06 - Clubs
Sports and hobbies
Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.
Ages 6–15
Sport
The ski club coaches children from every town in Fjarðabyggð at Oddsskarð and sends racers to competitions for UÍA. Lift passes at Oddsskarð are free for children aged 0–10; training news is posted on the club's Facebook page.
Skíðafélag Fjarðabyggðar (SFF) · Austurland
Skíðamiðstöðin í Oddsskarði
Winter, when there is snow
All ages
Sport
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 6–15
Sport
Volleyball practice for children run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.
UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – blak · Breiðdalsvík
Íþróttahúsið í Breiðdal
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6–15
Sport
Football practice in Breiðdalsvík run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.
UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – fótbolti · Breiðdalsvík
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6–15
Sport
Karate practice for primary-school children in Breiðdalsvík; children from Stöðvarfjörður train with the club too, and it has sent competitors to the Icelandic youth kata championships. Register on Abler; contact the club for practice times.
UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði · Breiðdalsvík
Íþróttahúsið í Breiðdal
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Ages 10–15
Sport
Neisti's volleyball practice for older schoolchildren, one session a week for each group.
Ungmennafélagið Neisti · Djúpivogur
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Djúpavogi
Years 5–7: Tue 14:15-16:00; years 8–10: Thu 14:15-15:30
Ages 9–11
Sport
Neisti's football practice for children in years 4–6, four times a week, led by the club's experienced football coach.
Ungmennafélagið Neisti · Djúpivogur
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Djúpavogi og Neistavöllur
Four practices a week
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6–9
Sport
Active games sessions for the youngest schoolchildren, twice a week; register in Abler.
Ungmennafélagið Neisti · Djúpivogur
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Djúpavogi
Twice a week
Autumn term 2026
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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
Ages 5–16
Sport
KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.
Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Eskifjörður
Eskjuvöllur
Autumn term 2026
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All ages
Sport
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 10–17
Sport
Austri's swimming section trains at the Eskifjörður pool; Hákarlar is the group for school year 5 and up. Updates are mainly posted on Austri's Facebook page.
Austri Eskifirði – sunddeild · Eskifjörður
Sundlaug Eskifjarðar
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6–15
Sport
Leiknir has played volleyball since 1972 and runs practices for both younger and older primary-school pupils. Times can change from year to year, so check the club's latest timetable.
Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – blakdeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði
Years 1–4: Mon 15:30; years 5–10: Tue 16:30 and Thu 18:00 (2024–25 timetable)
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Ages 4–15
Sport
Gymnastics in age groups, from pre-school toddlers up to teenagers; members come from all over Fjarðabyggð. Registration is through Abler.
Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – fimleikadeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði
Little ones (born 2019–2021): Wed 17:00-17:40; school years 1–2: Wed 16:00-17:00 and Sun 16:30-18:00; year 5 and up: Wed 17:45-19:00 and Sun 16:30-18:00
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Ages 5–16
Sport
KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.
Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Fáskrúðsfjörður
Knattspyrnuvöllurinn á Búðargrund og íþróttahúsið
Autumn term 2026
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All ages
Sport
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)
All ages
Sport
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 8–12
Sport
Two sessions a week of the Korean martial art, focusing on kicks, technique and discipline. Register in Abler.
Höttur – taekwondodeild · Fellabær
Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ
Tue and Thu 17:45-18:45
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 5–16
Sport
KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.
Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Neskaupstaður
Gervigrasvöllurinn og Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað
Autumn term 2026
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All ages
Sport
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
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All ages
Sport
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 6–11
Sport
Þróttur is one of Iceland's strongest volleyball clubs and runs practices for young children in three groups: U8, U10 and U12. Register in Þróttur's Abler shop.
Þróttur Neskaupstað – blakdeild · Neskaupstaður
Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6–17
Sport
Swimming practice at Stefánslaug in groups by age and level: Sæhestar (youngest, born 2020), Selir, Höfrungar and Hákarlar. Register in Þróttur's Abler shop.
Þróttur Neskaupstað – sunddeild · Neskaupstaður
Stefánslaug
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 12–19
Sport
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
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Ages 5–16
Sport
KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.
Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Reyðarfjörður
Fjarðabyggðarhöllin
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6+
Sport
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
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 6–11
Sport
Valur's basketball practices in three age groups: school years 1–2, 3–4 and 5–6. Register in Valur's Abler shop.
UMF Valur – körfuboltadeild · Reyðarfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 12–15
Sport
Basketball practice for young teenagers (the 7th- and 9th-grade groups). Register in Valur's Abler shop.
UMF Valur – körfuboltadeild · Reyðarfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði
Autumn term 2026
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All ages
Sport
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
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Ages 4–12
Sport
First steps on skis on the rope tow with courses and games, for children turning 4 that year and older. Parents must stay on site; there is also a four-session course, Fyrstu tökin, for children with a parent.
Skíðafélagið í Stafdal · Seyðisfjörður
Skíðasvæðið í Stafdal (barnalyfta)
Sun 12:00-13:00
During the ski season, when the area is open
21,900 ISK per winter (last season)
Ages 6–15
Sport
Weekly running sessions for active kids: warm-up, sprints, longer runs and games.
Hlaupaæfingar barna á Seyðisfirði · Seyðisfjörður
Sparkvöllurinn á Seyðisfirði
Wed 17:00
Ages 6–7
Sport
Huginn's weekly practice for the youngest schoolchildren in Seyðisfjörður; register in Abler via Múlaþing's shop.
Íþróttafélagið Huginn · Seyðisfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Seyðisfirði
Wed 16:10-17:00
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 8–15
Sport
Huginn's volleyball practices for children and teenagers in two age groups; news is posted in the section's Facebook group.
Íþróttafélagið Huginn · Seyðisfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Seyðisfirði
Years 3–6: Mon and Tue 16:00-17:00; years 7–10: Mon, Tue and Thu 17:00-18:00
Ages 5–15
Sport
Alpine ski training in three age groups; younger children can choose one to three sessions a week and Sundays are 'adventure' sessions. Helmets are compulsory and there is a 25% sibling discount; timetable from last winter.
Skíðafélagið í Stafdal · Seyðisfjörður
Skíðasvæðið í Stafdal
Age 8 and under: Tue 17:30-19:00, Sat and Sun 10:00-12:00; ages 9–11: Tue and Wed 17:30-19:00, Sat 10:00-13:30, Sun 10:00-12:00; ages 12–15: Tue 17:30-19:00 (also train at Oddsskarð)
During the ski season, when the area is open
Ages 8–15
Sport
Volleyball practice for children and teenagers several times a week over the winter; 10% sibling discount, register in Abler.
Ungmennafélagið Einherji · Vopnafjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Vopnafirði
Three groups: years 3–4, 5–7 and 8–10
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 4–16
Sport
Football is the heart of Einherji, which won the KSÍ/UEFA grassroots award in 2017; there is a 10% sibling discount. Teams train indoors in winter and outdoors in spring, summer and autumn; registration and times are in Abler, and Vopnafjörður's leisure grant can be used.
Ungmennafélagið Einherji · Vopnafjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Vopnafirði (vetur), sparkvöllur og grasvellir í Holtunum
Autumn 2026: 8th division plus colour/age groups (green, orange, Next) for boys and girls
Autumn term 2026; separate summer season
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Ages 6–7
Sport
Varied movement sessions for the youngest schoolchildren, run by Einherji; register in Abler, and Vopnafjörður's leisure grant can be used.
Ungmennafélagið Einherji · Vopnafjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Vopnafirði
Autumn term 2026
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