Living in Hafnarfjörður

10/06/2026

Sjómannadagurinn 2026!
Thousands celebrated the day at the harbor.

Joy, heritage, fish, and children! The day is growing and thriving here in Hafnarfjörður. We know our history and celebrate the day with our sailors.

Just look at how much fun it was!

09/06/2026

New exhibitions at Hafnarborg!

This cultural and art center in Hafnarfjörður is open every day except Tuesdays, from 12:00 to 17:00.

The exhibitions by Sveinn Fannar Jóhannsson, May Show Signs of Minor Defects, and Helgi Þorgils Friðjónsson, Stór heimur, are now on display in the gallery spaces.

It’s always free to visit Hafnarborg

See 👉

Leitaðu í safneign Hafnarborgar. Í safneigninni eru um 1.600 listaverk, allt frá málverkum og teikningum til grafíkverka, myndbandsverka, þrívíðra verka og útilistaverka.

09/06/2026

Last chance to sign up for Growing Roots!

Heilsubærinn Hafnarfjörður and the GETA association have joined forces and invite families in Hafnarfjörður to take part in a collaborative vegetable-growing project.

People from diverse backgrounds come together to strengthen community ties, build friendships, and encourage healthy lifestyles.

Register here: https://hfj.is/ohmd8u
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The Healthy Town of Hafnarfjörður and the GETA organisation have joined forces and are inviting families in Hafnarfjörður to take part in a collaborative vegetable growing project, where people from diverse backgrounds come together to strengthen community bonds, foster friendships and encourage...

08/06/2026

Summer has arrived at Siggubær and the Hafnarfjörður Museum.

Admission is free for everyone!

Siggubær is open weekends from 11:00–17:00 throughout the summer. A new exhibition about the working woman is on display next to the house, and all town museums are now open for the season.

Come experience history.
See:

Hlutverk safnsins er að safna og skrásetja, varðveita, forverja og rannsaka muni og minjar um menningarsögu svæðisins og kynna þær almenningi. Minjasvæði Byggðasafns Hafnarfjarðar er Hafnarfjörður og nágrenni hans

04/06/2026

Helmets adjusted and bikes checked!

The community police visited Víðivellir preschool yesterday morning, met the children, and inspected their bikes and helmets. The atmosphere was great, children were excited and rode off happily from the police with a golden sticker on their bikes. Yes, they are ready for summer.

Let’s ride and enjoy the summer together!

04/06/2026

30th Hafnarfjörður Scavanger Hunt has begun!

The lava fields above Hafnarfjörður are the theme of this year’s Hafnarfjörður scavenger hunt. The game leads participants to interesting places throughout the town’s land.

Have a look and join the hunt:

The Hafnarfjörður Orienteering Race has begun for the 30th time. The aim of this popular event is to lead participants far and wide across the Hafnarfjörður uplands to enjoy the great outdoors and nature. 27 markers have been placed across the Hafnarfjörður uplands.

02/06/2026

Tjarnarás becomes the first UNICEF Rights School in Hafnarfjörður 🥰
“Yes, we are truly proud,” says Eygló Sif Halldórsdóttir, principal of Tjarnarás. This morning, the preschool received recognition as a UNICEF Rights School.

Congratulations on this recognition, Tjarnarás!
You have created an environment where children’s voices are heard and respect is at the forefront.

See more: https://hfj.is/7c0lqo

02/06/2026

Third graders sang in the summer! ☀️

It was very fitting that third graders sang in the summer on the 118th anniversary of the Town of Hafnarfjörður. Yes, it was a lot of fun, and they got ice cream to celebrate the occasion.

Guðrún Árný kept the energy up, and then Ingó Geirdal, a magician, fully captured their attention by bending spoons and forks with mind power.

Yes, a great summer is ahead!

See more: https://hfj.is/3jludr

02/06/2026

Sjómannadagurinn just around the corner 🛟
How excited we are for Sjómannadagurinn on June 7th!

Six teams have already signed up to compete in the rowing race.

There will also be a leisure cruise, fish at Hafró, a brass band at Hrafnista, Diljá Péturs performing on stage with Ragga Hólm and VÆB! The whole event will be hosted by singer Hreimur Örn. And we won’t forget the roots: Fishermen will be honored and the DAS band will play.

Yes, Sjómannadagurinn in Hafnarfjörður is truly unique. Mark it in your calendar and let’s enjoy it together 😉

See the schedule here: https://hfj.is/0rfgza