06 - Clubs

Sports and hobbies

Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.

All ages Sport

Snowboarding – open sessions

The snowboard club looks after the terrain park and rental boards at Oddsskarð and holds an open session once a month for snowboarders of all ages. It also sends riders to national cup events.

Brettafélag Fjarðabyggðar (BFF) · Austurland Skíðamiðstöðin í Oddsskarði One open session a month in winter Winter, when there is snow
Ages 16+ Sport

Volleyball for adults

Hrafnkell Freysgoði's volleyball sessions for older players, alongside the club's children's volleyball. Registration is on Abler.

UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – blak · Breiðdalsvík Íþróttahúsið í Breiðdal Autumn term 2026
Adults Sport

Seniors' exercise: water aerobics, chair exercise, walks and beanbag toss

A mix of activities led by the head of Tryggvabúð; the sports hall is also open for general exercise during the Thursday session.

Tryggvabúð / Félag eldri borgara á Djúpavogi · Djúpivogur Sundlaug og íþróttahús Djúpavogs; Tryggvabúð Mon 10:30 water aerobics; Mon and Thu 13:00 chair exercise; Wed 10:30 walk from Tryggvabúð; Thu 10:30 beanbag toss in the sports hall September–May
Adults Sport

Badminton for adults

Informal badminton sessions for adults, played in Egilsstaðir for decades; there is no children's programme.

Höttur – badmintondeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum Thu 20:30-21:30 and Sun 10:00-11:00 3,500 ISK per month (shuttlecocks included)
Ages 9+ Sport

Team gymnastics, competitive groups

Competitive team gymnastics groups for gymnasts born 2017 or earlier; the teams compete at national federation events. Exact times for each group are in the timetable.

Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum 3–4 sessions a week depending on group (4th–1st group, younger/older boys, senior) Autumn term 2026
Ages 16+ Sport

Group classes and gym

Gym with daily group classes and a 24/7 weights room; gym-only memberships and personal training are also available.

Austur líkamsrækt · Egilsstaðir Austur, Lyngási 12, Egilsstöðum Daily group classes; gym open 24/7 12,490 ISK per month (classes and gym)
Ages 11+ Sport

Knapamerki riding levels 1–3

Hólar University's graded riding curriculum, with an exam at the end of each level; for children born 2015 or earlier and adults.

Hestamannafélagið Freyfaxi · Egilsstaðir Reiðhöllin á Iðavöllum November–April (registration in October) Winter 2025–26: 90,000 ISK (12 sessions, loan horse) or 60,000 ISK with own horse
Ages 14–19 Sport

Basketball, youth teams (year 9 and up)

Competitive teams that practise almost daily and play in the national youth leagues, with strength training added for the older groups. Each team's times are in the timetable on hottur.is.

Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum 4–5 practices a week depending on team (year 9 boys, year 10 boys, girls' 9th–11th grade teams, boys' 12th grade team) From August 2026, winter 2026–27
Ages 60+ Sport

Exercise class 60+ and chair exercise

Instructor-led exercise at the Austur gym, plus a shorter chair-exercise class at Hlymsdalir for those who prefer something gentler.

Múlaþing – félagsstarf eldri borgara · Egilsstaðir Austur, Lyngási 12 (leikfimi); Hlymsdalir (stólaleikfimi) Tue and Thu: exercise 9:00-10:00, chair exercise 10:45-11:15 September–May
Adults Sport

Line dancing

Line dancing at Hlymsdalir: gentle exercise in good company, no experience needed. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.

Félag eldri borgara á Fljótsdalshéraði · Egilsstaðir Félagsmiðstöðin Hlymsdalir Mon and Thu 16:15-17:15 September–May
Adults Sport

Mömmufit – course for pregnant women and new mothers

Safe, structured training during pregnancy and after giving birth; babies are welcome to come along.

Austur líkamsrækt · Egilsstaðir Austur, Lyngási 12, Egilsstöðum Mon, Wed and Fri 09:30-10:30 2–27 November 2026 (4 weeks) 19,000 ISK (50% off for members)
Ages 4–18 Sport

Riding lessons for children and teenagers

Taught in small groups of 2–4 children by experience: beginners from age 4, children with some experience, and experienced riders aged 10–18. Loan horses are available and Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.

Hestamannafélagið Freyfaxi · Egilsstaðir Reiðhöllin á Iðavöllum eða Gíslastöðum About twice a month, 90–120 min each, at weekends and some weekdays November–April (registration in October) Winter 2025–26: 70,000 ISK (10 sessions, loan horse) or 55,000 ISK with own horse
Adults Sport

Water aerobics

Water exercise in the Egilsstaðir pool. The late-afternoon sessions have an instructor, who charges a fee; the earlier sessions are unguided.

Múlaþing – félagsstarf eldri borgara · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin, Tjarnarbraut 26 Mon and Wed 14:30-15:30 (no instructor); Mon, Wed and Fri 16:30-17:30 (with instructor) September–May
All ages Sport

Golf at Byggðarholt

Eskifjörður's golf club runs the course at Byggðarholt, where children up to 15 have had free access and kids' golf courses have been held. News is posted on the club's Facebook page.

Golfklúbbur Byggðarholts · Eskifjörður Byggðarholtsvöllur Summer
Ages 60+ Sport

Health programme 60+ (Janus)

Structured strength and cardio training in small groups for Fjarðabyggð residents aged 60+, with health check-ups in autumn and spring and talks on healthy living. Apply on the Janus website; coaching is run by KFA and Lyftingafélag Reyðarfjarðar.

Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Eskifjörður Líkamsræktin í sundlauginni, Eskifirði Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
Adults Sport

Volleyball for adults

Adult volleyball sessions at Leiknir, open to experienced players and beginners alike. Contact the club to confirm the current times.

Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – blakdeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði Mon 19:30, Tue 17:15 and Thu 19:00 (2024–25 timetable)
All ages Sport

Leiknir golf simulator

A golf simulator in the old sports hall where you can practise your swing and play courses from around the world through the winter, for beginners and experienced golfers alike. News and bookings go through the simulator's Facebook group.

Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – golf- og píludeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður Gamla íþróttahúsið (Glaðheimar), Fáskrúðsfirði Winter Single session 3,500 ISK; annual fee 30,000 ISK (couples 45,000 ISK, under 18s 15,000 ISK)
Ages 60+ Sport

Health programme 60+ (Janus)

Structured strength and cardio training in small groups for Fjarðabyggð residents aged 60+, with health check-ups in autumn and spring and talks on healthy living. Apply on the Janus website; coaching is run by KFA and Lyftingafélag Reyðarfjarðar.

Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Fáskrúðsfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
Adults Sport

Boccia

Boccia in the Fellabær sports hall, part of the seniors' programme in the Hérað area. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.

Félag eldri borgara á Fljótsdalshéraði · Fellabær Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ Mon 14:00-15:00 September–May
All ages Sport

Archery

Indoor archery practice. Beginners are welcome on Saturdays and can borrow a bow and equipment; beginners' courses are advertised now and then (15,000 ISK, 10,000 ISK for members).

Skotfélag Austurlands (Skaust) – bogfimideild · Fellabær Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ Sat 14:00-16:00 and Wed 21:30-22:30 4,500 ISK per month
Ages 14+ Sport

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), ages 14 and over

Grappling and submission wrestling (BJJ) for teenagers and adults, run by Höttur's taekwondo division.

Höttur – taekwondodeild · Fellabær Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ Tue and Thu 20:00-21:30 Autumn term 2026
Ages 13+ Sport

Taekwondo, ages 13 and over

The taekwondo division's older group, two sessions a week; teenagers and adults train together.

Höttur – taekwondodeild · Fellabær Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ Tue and Thu 18:45-20:00
Adults Sport

Adult volleyball (lower leagues)

Volleyball practice for adult women and men who play in the lower leagues, with a separate group for each; a good way for adults to keep fit in friendly company.

Þróttur Neskaupstað – blakdeild · Neskaupstaður Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað Autumn term 2026
Adults Sport

Garpar – adult swimming

Coached swimming sessions for adults ('masters'), for those who want to improve their technique or simply keep fit.

Þróttur Neskaupstað – sunddeild · Neskaupstaður Stefánslaug Mon and Thu 16:30-17:30 Autumn term 2026
All ages Sport

Golf at Grænanesvöllur

A golf club founded in 1965 with a course at Grænanes, tournaments through the summer and a bookable golf simulator. The club has run week-long beginners' courses for children in summer, with clubs to borrow.

Golfklúbbur Norðfjarðar (GN) · Neskaupstaður Grænanesvöllur Summer
Ages 60+ Sport

Health programme 60+ (Janus)

Structured strength and cardio training in small groups for Fjarðabyggð residents aged 60+, with health check-ups in autumn and spring and talks on healthy living. Apply on the Janus website; coaching is run by KFA and Lyftingafélag Reyðarfjarðar.

Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Neskaupstaður Líkamsræktin í sundlauginni, Neskaupstað Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
All ages Sport

Horse riding club

A horse riding club with facilities in Norðfjörður that organises rides, social activities and children's events such as pony leading. Information is on the club's Facebook page.

Hestamannafélagið Blær · Neskaupstaður
Ages 12–19 Sport

Youth volleyball (U14–U20)

Volleyball for teenagers in U14 (boys and girls), U16 girls and U20 groups, with matches in the national youth championships. Register in Þróttur's Abler shop.

Þróttur Neskaupstað – blakdeild · Neskaupstaður Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað Autumn term 2026
Ages 6+ Sport

Glíma (Icelandic wrestling)

Glíma, the traditional Icelandic form of wrestling, has a strong tradition in Reyðarfjörður, which has hosted the national championship. Valur's glíma section is the main user of the old sports hall and publishes its timetable each autumn.

UMF Valur – glímudeild · Reyðarfjörður Gamla íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði Twice a week in winter Winter
All ages Sport

Golf at Kollur

A nine-hole course (par 70) on the hillside above Reyðarfjörður, with a putting green by the clubhouse. The club offered free golf during European Sports Week in autumn 2026.

Golfklúbbur Fjarðabyggðar (GKF) · Reyðarfjörður Kollur, golfvöllur Reyðarfjarðar Summer
Ages 60+ Sport

Health programme 60+ (Janus)

Structured strength and cardio training in small groups for Fjarðabyggð residents aged 60+, with health check-ups in autumn and spring and talks on healthy living. Apply on the Janus website; coaching is run by KFA and Lyftingafélag Reyðarfjarðar.

Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Reyðarfjörður Eyrin heilsurækt, Reyðarfirði Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
Adults Sport

Group classes and gym (functional fitness)

A gym with coached group classes such as WOD, conditioning, running fitness and HYROX, plus personal training and courses. There is a children's room on site.

Eyrin heilsurækt · Reyðarfjörður Eyrin heilsurækt 1–4 group classes a day; gym open 24/7 All year Membership from 11,990 ISK a month (with classes); 10-class card 20,000 ISK
All ages Sport

Padel

The first padel club outside the Reykjavík area; courts are booked online and members pay a monthly fee. The club runs beginners' tournaments, women's and girls' sessions and family padel.

Padel Palma · Reyðarfjörður Gamla íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði All year
Adults Sport

Exercise class and water aerobics

Exercise classes in the sports hall and instructor-led water aerobics, part of the seniors' programme in Seyðisfjörður.

Framtíðin – félag eldra fólks á Seyðisfirði · Seyðisfjörður Íþróttahúsið og sundhöllin á Seyðisfirði Exercise Mon 15:00-16:00 and Thu 14:00-15:00; water aerobics Tue 16:30-17:30 September–May
Ages 60+ Sport

Health programme 60+ (Janus)

Structured strength and cardio training in small groups for Fjarðabyggð residents aged 60+, with health check-ups in autumn and spring and talks on healthy living. Apply on the Janus website; coaching is run by KFA and Lyftingafélag Reyðarfjarðar.

Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Stöðvarfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Stöðvarfirði Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
Ages 60+ Sport

Exercise 60+: strength training

Coach-led strength training in the sports hall for residents aged 60+; ask the municipal office for times.

Vopnafjarðarhreppur – félagsstarf eldri borgara · Vopnafjörður Íþróttahúsið á Vopnafirði September–May
All ages Outdoors

Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna hikes

Mountain hikes, town strolls, a women's walk, bike rides and backpacking trips all over Fjarðabyggð, plus the 'Á fætur í Fjarðabyggð' walking week in June. Each trip has a Facebook event, where short-notice 'Stökktu af stað' outings are also posted.

Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna · Austurland Ýmsir upphafsstaðir í Fjarðabyggð According to the trip programme, mostly Saturdays April–September
Ages 13–18 Outdoors

Rescue-team youth unit Efling

The youth unit of the Eining rescue team (ICE-SAR): first aid, navigation, mountain skills and trips with experienced rescuers. Contact the team or the ICE-SAR office (570 5900) for meeting times.

Björgunarsveitin Eining – unglingadeildin Efling · Breiðdalsvík Selnesi 8 Winter season; new members join in autumn
Adults Outdoors

Austur running group

An early-morning group run from the Austur gym; everyone is welcome, and the group is on Facebook.

Austur heilsurækt – Hlaupahópur Austur · Egilsstaðir Frá Austur, Lyngási 12 Wed 06:15
All ages Outdoors

Sunday walks

Easy guided walks around the Hérað area led by locals; people share cars from the club house. Everyone is welcome and you don't need to be a member. The club also runs day trips and family trips in summer.

Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs · Egilsstaðir Brottför frá húsi félagsins, Tjarnarási 8 Every other Sunday, usually at 10:00 All year
Ages 13–18 Outdoors

Rescue-team youth unit Héraðsstubbar

The youth unit of the Hérað rescue team (ICE-SAR): first aid, navigation, mountain skills and trips with experienced rescuers. Contact the team or the ICE-SAR office (570 5900) for meeting times.

Björgunarsveitin Hérað – unglingadeildin Héraðsstubbar · Egilsstaðir Miðási 1 Winter season; new members join in autumn
All ages Outdoors

Kayaking, sailing and sea sports

A club for sailing, kayaking and other sea sports in Eskifjörður. During European Sports Week in September 2026 it ran free kayak courses, with sea swimming at the same spot; courses are announced on Facebook. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Siglingaklúbbur Austurlands (Sjósportsklúbbur Austurlands) · Eskifjörður Strandgötu 86, Eskifirði
Ages 13–18 Outdoors

Rescue-team youth unit Særún

The youth unit of the Brimrún rescue team (ICE-SAR): first aid, navigation, mountain skills and trips with experienced rescuers. Contact the team or the ICE-SAR office (570 5900) for meeting times.

Björgunarsveitin Brimrún – unglingadeildin Særún · Eskifjörður Strandgötu 11 Winter season; new members join in autumn
Ages 13–18 Outdoors

Rescue-team youth unit Logi

The youth unit of the Geisli rescue team (ICE-SAR): first aid, navigation, mountain skills and trips with experienced rescuers. Contact the team or the ICE-SAR office (570 5900) for meeting times.

Björgunarsveitin Geisli – unglingadeildin Logi · Fáskrúðsfjörður Grímseyri 9 Winter season; new members join in autumn
All ages Outdoors

Fönn mountain-bike rides

A cycling club founded in 2025 for mountain biking; members meet on Wednesdays in summer to ride together, and the club runs bike-skills courses and kids' events. It has children's bikes to lend.

Hjólafélagið Fönn · Neskaupstaður Wed (summer programme) Summer
All ages Outdoors

Sea kayaking

A kayak club with its base at Kvíabólsfjara beach in Neskaupstaður, where people also swim in the sea. Activities are announced on Facebook; contact the club about outings and instruction.

Kajakklúbburinn Kaj · Neskaupstaður Kvíabólsfjara, neðan við kirkjuna
Ages 13–18 Outdoors

Rescue-team youth unit Gerpir

The youth unit of the Gerpir rescue team (ICE-SAR): first aid, navigation, mountain skills and trips with experienced rescuers. Contact the team or the ICE-SAR office (570 5900) for meeting times.

Björgunarsveitin Gerpir – unglingadeildin Gerpir · Neskaupstaður Nesgötu 4 Winter season; new members join in autumn
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