06 - Clubs
Sports and hobbies
Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.
Ages 6–7
Sport
Children in years 1–2 try four sports for one fee: gymnastics, athletics, basketball and taekwondo. Staff walk Egilsstaðaskóli pupils to practice and a bus runs from Fellaskóli; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.
Höttur · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
After school: athletics and basketball 14:15-15:30, gymnastics Mon (girls) or Sat (boys), taekwondo Fri 17:00-18:00
Autumn term 2026 (register by 11 Sept); new registration in January
30,000 ISK per term
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Age 8
Sport
Team gymnastics for girls and boys born 2018, the next step after Allir með.
Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir
Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum
Wed 16:00-17:30, Fri 14:15-15:40, Sun 15:15-16:45
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 10–15
Sport
For children born 2011–2016 who want to do gymnastics without competing; choose one or two sessions a week, and beginners are welcome.
Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir
Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum
Girls Wed 17:30-19:00 and Thu 16:00-17:30; boys Tue and Wed 16:00-17:30
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 12–15
Sport
Older groups train at Fellavöllur and in the sports hall, including before school in the morning; the 3rd division also has joint sessions in Reyðarfjörður.
Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum og Fellavöllur (gervigras) í Fellabæ
4 practices a week, incl. 7:00-8:00 morning sessions and joint sessions; see timetable
Winter 2026–27
130,000 ISK per year (valid until end of August 2027)
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Ages 8–11
Sport
Boys and girls train in separate groups, partly on the artificial pitch at Fellavöllur and indoors on Saturdays. Each group's times are in the timetable.
Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum og Fellavöllur (gervigras) í Fellabæ
3 practices a week at Fellavöllur and in the sports hall; see timetable
Winter 2026–27
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Ages 6–7
Sport
Three practices a week, indoors over the winter and on Vilhjálmsvöllur in summer; separate boys' and girls' groups.
Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
Boys Tue 16:30-17:30, Thu 14:15-15:15, Sat 11:00-12:00; girls Tue and Thu 15:30-16:30, Sat 11:00-12:00
Winter 2026–27
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Ages 8–17
Sport
Running, jumping and throwing; winter practice in the sports hall and summer practice at Vilhjálmsvöllur stadium. Timetable and age groups are posted on the division's Facebook page; the youngest children train through Allir með.
Höttur – frjálsíþróttadeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum (vetur) og Vilhjálmsvöllur (sumar)
All year
Ages 9+
Sport
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
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Ages 11+
Sport
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 8–13
Sport
Three boys' groups by age with three to four practices a week. Register in Abler; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.
Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
Years 3–4: Tue 17:30-18:30, Thu 16:30-17:30, Sun 12:30-13:30; years 5–6: Wed 19:30-20:30, Fri 16:30-17:30, Sun 11:00-12:30; years 7–8: Mon 19:00-20:30, Thu 17:30-19:00, Fri 15:30-17:00, Sun 13:30-15:00
From August 2026, winter 2026–27
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Ages 8–13
Sport
Two girls' groups by age with three to four practices a week. Register in Abler; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.
Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
Years 3–5: Mon and Wed 14:30-15:30, Sat 13:00-14:00; years 6–8: Tue 20:00-21:00, Wed 19:30-21:00, Fri 19:00-20:30, Sat 13:00-14:30
From August 2026, winter 2026–27
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Ages 6–17
Sport
Riders are split into three groups by ability and bike size and coached on riding and safety gear; anyone curious is welcome to drop by the track.
Akstursíþróttafélagið Start · Egilsstaðir
Motocrossbrautin í Ylsgrús
Weekly practices
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Ages 4–18
Sport
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
All ages
Outdoors
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 5–12
Music
A children's choir for kids from age 5, focused on singing, having fun and gaining confidence on stage. It sings at family services and the children's Easter service, among others.
Egilsstaðakirkja · Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðakirkja
Mon 16:30-17:15
During the winter
Ages 6–7
Music
A two-year group course for children in years 1 and 2: singing, simple instruments, movement and rhythm. Children who finish it get priority for instrument lessons later.
Tónlistarskólinn á Egilsstöðum · Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðaskóli, Tjarnarlöndum 11
Once a week, 30 min in a group
31 Aug 2026 – 4 June 2027
40,440 ISK per year
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Ages 8+
Music
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.
Tónlistarskólinn á Egilsstöðum · Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðaskóli, Tjarnarlöndum 11
31 Aug 2026 – 4 June 2027
68,477 ISK (half) / 93,863 ISK (full) per year, age 20 and under; 119,834 / 153,340 ISK for 21 and over
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Ages 6–15
Music
A small music school at Brúarásskóli, north of Egilsstaðir, teaching drums, piano, keyboard, ukulele, guitar, bass and singing, with a strong focus on playing together and performing.
Tónlistarskóli Norður-Héraðs · Egilsstaðir
Brúarásskóli, Jökulsárhlíð
25,539 ISK (half) / 34,054 ISK (full) per term
Ages 6+
Arts and crafts
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.
Leikfélag Fljótsdalshéraðs · Egilsstaðir
Sláturhúsið og fleiri staðir
Ages 10–15
Community
The youth centre for school years 5–10, with pool table, cinema room, games console, table tennis and board games. Opening times are posted on Nýung's Instagram and Facebook.
Múlaþing – félagsmiðstöðvar · Egilsstaðir
Tjarnarlöndum 11
Separate sessions for younger and older groups
August–May
Up to age 10
Community
Songs, Bible stories, the puppets Rebbi and Mýsla, a snack and colouring. All children and their friends are welcome, parents too.
Egilsstaðakirkja · Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðakirkja
Sun 10:30-11:30
From 6 September
All ages
Community
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.
Bókasafn Múlaþings · Egilsstaðir
Utandyra, auglýst hverju sinni
Winter 2026–2027 (three more sessions in Egilsstaðir)
Ages 10–12
Community
A Christian club for 10–12-year-olds with games, crafts and a devotion, plus a snack at the start of each meeting. It's free.
Egilsstaðakirkja · Egilsstaðir
Safnaðarheimili Egilsstaðakirkju, Hörgsási 4
Mondays (spring 2026)
Free