06 - Clubs

Sports and hobbies

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

Ages 2–5 Sport

Gymnastics, toddler groups (ages 2–5)

A weekly Saturday session of games, obstacle courses and a first go on the gymnastics equipment; a good base for any sport. Fees are shown in Abler when registration opens.

Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum Sat: born 2024 09:00-09:45, 2023 09:45-10:30, 2022 10:15-11:15, 2021 11:00-12:00 Autumn term 2026
Ages 4–5 Sport

Football, 8th division (pre-school)

First steps in football for pre-school boys and girls, once a week indoors in the sports hall.

Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum Wed 16:20-17:30 Winter 2026–27
Ages 4–5 Sport

Krílabolti (basketball for ages 4–5)

A short weekly basketball session for pre-school children with games and ball skills.

Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum Tue 16:40-17:20 From 8 Sept 2026
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