News and announcements

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Tourism, and Páll Björgvin Guðmundsson, Managing Director of the Association of Municipalities in the Capital Region (SSH), have signed an agreement to establish a collaboration platform between municipalities and the business community in the Capital Region on the destination of the Capital Region.

The first international match in the new Garðbæringa football stadium, Miðgarður , took place at noon yesterday when the whistle blew for a friendly match between the U16 women's national teams of Iceland and Switzerland.

As of Friday, February 25, all public quarantine measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted, both domestically and at the borders.

On Sunday, February 20, a change was made to bus route 22, which runs between Ásgarður and Urriðaholt.

Following HS Veitur's termination of street lighting service and maintenance in Garðabær, which accounts for approximately 1/3 of the street lighting system, it was decided to terminate the contract with Onur Náttúrunnar (ON) and tender this service throughout the municipality.

An orange weather warning has been issued today 22 February from 06:00 to 10:00.

Storms are on the way again, so it is important that people pay close attention to the weather, traffic and announcements from civil protection. An orange weather warning is in effect this afternoon from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a red warning from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. English and Polish below.

From February 21st to 25th, there will be winter break in elementary schools in Garðabær. For those who are not planning to travel during the winter break, there will be programs to enjoy in their hometown.

Garðabær ranks 1st when asked about satisfaction with elementary school services compared to other municipalities in Gallup's annual service survey conducted at the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022.

A yellow weather warning is in effect today, Monday, February 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and then again from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the night before, February 15th. Guardians must assess for themselves whether children need to be accompanied to or from school or after-school activities. It is important to note that it can often be windy in the upper areas. If the weather is icy or has snow, the likelihood of needing an escort increases.

At midnight on the night of February 12, a new regulation on restrictions on gatherings will come into effect, valid until February 25. At the same time, a special regulation on restrictions on school activities will be repealed.

The recreational vehicle routes in Garðabær changed on February 7th, as a stop in Miðgarður has been added to all three recreational vehicle routes. Starting Sunday, February 20th, it will be possible to take bus route 22, which stops at Miðgarður.

Parents/guardians with incomes below the threshold can now apply for income-related discounts on preschool fees, after-school care fees, and daycare fees. Applications for discounts are available in the Garðabær service portal.

The population of Garðabær increased by 760, or 4.3%, between January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022, which is the largest increase among municipalities in the capital area.

A yellow weather warning goes into effect today, Monday, February 7th, from 6:00 PM and lasts until the day after tomorrow, Tuesday, February 8th, until 6:00 PM.