In order to welcome you we have compiled information about your new hometown.
Get to know the town’s walking and cycling paths, activities and swimming pools but children under 18 get free access to pools.
Here you can find information about resources for children and families provided by the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður
Children and youth in Hafnarfjörður have access to good education, after-school activities and recreation activities.
Practical information about buses, waste collection, street cleaning, traffic, animal control and more.
Hafnarfjörður hopes to secure financial and social security for all residents. Find out what support is available.
Enjoy culture in Bæjarbíó cultural house, at various museums or attend exciting events.
You can stay at great hotels, hostels or at a family friendly campsite in town.
You can find a lot of outdoors activities and various recreations in Hafnarfjörður.
Check-out upcoming events, or register a new one.
Search for employees or available jobs in town.
Hafnarfjörður Town council consists of 11 municipal representatives. All town council meetings are broadcast live.
Here you can find the town's fees for children, sports and activities and support services.
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The Hafnarfjörður town council approved at its meeting on February 25, 2026 to advertise an amendment to the detailed plan for Miðbær Hraun West in accordance with Article 43, Paragraph 1 of the Planning Act 123/2010.
The amendment consists of establishing a new lot, Vitastígur 12A, around the existing lighthouse.
During the presentation period from March 19 to May 10, 2026, the proposal can be accessed on the Planning Portal website.
Comments and/or suggestions must be submitted electronically through the HMS Planning Portal. If additional information about the proposal during the presentation period is desired, inquiries can be sent to the email address: skipulag@hafnarfjordur.is.
An open house will be held on Tuesday, April 7th from 9:00 to 15:30 at Norðurhella 2, 221 Hafnarfjörður, where the proposed amendment to the detailed plan can be reviewed.
Environment and Planning Division of Hafnarfjörður
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