Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.
Informal badminton sessions for adults, played in Egilsstaðir for decades; there is no children's programme.
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.
Gym with daily group classes and a 24/7 weights room; gym-only memberships and personal training are also available.
Hólar University's graded riding curriculum, with an exam at the end of each level; for children born 2015 or earlier and adults.
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.
Instructor-led exercise at the Austur gym, plus a shorter chair-exercise class at Hlymsdalir for those who prefer something gentler.
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.
Safe, structured training during pregnancy and after giving birth; babies are welcome to come along.
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.
Water exercise in the Egilsstaðir pool. The late-afternoon sessions have an instructor, who charges a fee; the earlier sessions are unguided.
An early-morning group run from the Austur gym; everyone is welcome, and the group is on Facebook.
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.
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.
A women's vocal group from the Egilsstaðir area that gives concerts such as a Christmas concert in Egilsstaðakirkja and shows with a band in Valaskjálf.
A smaller choir with a more demanding repertoire; it gives concerts such as a Christmas concert in Egilsstaðakirkja. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
A men's choir from the Fljótsdalshérað area that performs at local concerts.
The choirs of Vallanes and Þingmúli, Eiðar, and Kirkjubær and Sleðbrjótur sing at services in the country churches around Egilsstaðir. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
A mixed church choir that sings at services and ceremonies and gives spring and Christmas concerts. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
A recently founded seniors' choir in the Egilsstaðir area that rehearses at Hlymsdalir and has sung at the church service on Seniors' Day.
An amateur band of pupils, teachers and anyone else who plays a wind or percussion instrument; it plays at events such as 17 June and Ormsteiti. If you can play a bit, just turn up on a Monday evening.
Group singing led by volunteers with accompaniment; no singing skills required. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
Beginner to advanced lessons on wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments and in singing (classical and rhythmic), plus music theory. The school also runs string orchestras for its pupils; the yearly fee can be split into up to six payments.
A 60-year-old amateur theatre group staging plays for adults and children; in autumn 2026 it is touring the comedy Blakkát. It values work with children and teens and cast over 20 children in Óvitar in autumn 2025.
Bookbinding at the community centre, for beginners and the experienced alike. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
Knitting, sewing and other crafts at the community centre, which has a sewing machine, an overlocker and more. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
A group that meets to make bobbin lace. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
A woodwork shop with morning coffee, run by volunteers as part of the seniors' programme. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
An open drop-in for adults facing mental-health challenges or wanting to feel better: company, peer support and a programme shaped with participants. No attendance requirement.
The club for people aged 60+ organises trips, an autumn party, a midwinter feast, bingo and potluck coffee afternoons, plus daily walks at Vilhjálmsvöllur. Lunch is served at Hlymsdalir; sign up for meals on Múlaþing's 'Mínar síður'.
A Lions club doing charity and community work locally, meeting regularly through the winter. Ask the club or the Lions office for meeting times.
A service club that meets weekly and supports community projects in the Hérað area, including awards from the club's national-day fund. Get in touch through the club's website.
Short fellowship and prayer led by the priests of Egilsstaðir parish. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
Bridge, whist and other Icelandic card games; from autumn 2026 the Tuesday session includes bridge lessons. Chess sets and cards are available every day.
A weekly get-together for stories and conversation about the old days and the present. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
Outdoor family gatherings where nature-themed books are read aloud around a campfire, together with Náttúruskólinn. Each session is announced on the library's Facebook page.
A youth house with courses, film and games nights; groups can use the space outside opening hours by arrangement.
Follow-on course for Ukrainian and Russian speakers who have finished A1-1, focused on speaking; the course description is in Ukrainian and you can join in person or via Zoom. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Beginners' course for people with little or no Icelandic, focused on speaking and everyday vocabulary. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Red Cross course in basic first aid and CPR; you must register in advance and should bring a snack. A refresher every two years is recommended.