Mayor's Neighborhood Days 2025 - Grafarholt and Úlfarsárdalur
Mayor's Neighborhood Days in Grafarholt and Úlfarsárdalur
Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir will visit city neighborhoods over the coming weeks and months.
During Neighborhood Days, the mayor will visit public schools and other city facilities, meet with local city staff, talk with residents and representatives from community organizations, sports clubs and parent associations, and host open events where people can discuss issues with her and senior city officials.
The first Neighborhood Days kick off in Úlfarsárdalur and Grafarholt on Monday, Sept. 8.
Neighborhood profile
One of the main features of Grafarholt and Úlfarsárdalur is how close they are to nature.
The neighborhood boasts natural attractions such as Reynisvatn, Hólmsheiði and Rauðavatn, which provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and exercise.
Popular biking and walking trails wind throughout the area, and Úlfarsfell mountain offers excellent trails for people of all ages.
The neighborhood also includes facilities for horse enthusiasts, an excellent disc golf course, about a dozen open playgrounds and a first-class golf course.
Schedule for the mayor's visit
During the Neighborhood Days in Úlfarsárdalur and Grafarholt, Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir will visit Dalsskóli, Ingunnarskóli and Sæmundarskóli. She will meet with representatives from the schools' parent associations and speak with school administrators and other staff members. She will also learn about other municipal services in the neighborhood and meet with community organizations, sports club representatives and take a swim in Dalslaug pool.
On Monday, Sept. 8, residents are invited to join a neighborhood walk and chat, which provides a great opportunity to discuss issues with the mayor and senior city officials. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided, and people who can't participate in the walk will have a chance to chat with the mayor beforehand.
The group will meet in the parking lot at Sæmundarskóli at 5 p.m.
Grafarholt and Úlfarsárdalur
The mayor's Neighborhood Days will take place in all city neighborhoods.
The first visit will be to Grafarholt and Úlfarsárdalur on Wednesday, Sept. 8.
