Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.
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.
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.
Volleyball practice for children run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.
Hrafnkell Freysgoði's volleyball sessions for older players, alongside the club's children's volleyball. Registration is on Abler.
Relaxed football for adults, where having fun matters more than winning. Registration is on Abler.
Football practice in Breiðdalsvík run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.
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.
Neisti's volleyball practice for older schoolchildren, one session a week for each group.
Neisti's football practice for children in years 4–6, four times a week, led by the club's experienced football coach.
A mix of activities led by the head of Tryggvabúð; the sports hall is also open for general exercise during the Thursday session.
Active games sessions for the youngest schoolchildren, twice a week; register in Abler.
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.
Informal badminton sessions for adults, played in Egilsstaðir for decades; there is no children's programme.
Team gymnastics for girls and boys born 2018, the next step after Allir með.
For children born 2011–2016 who want to do gymnastics without competing; choose one or two sessions a week, and beginners are welcome.
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.
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.
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.
Three practices a week, indoors over the winter and on Vilhjálmsvöllur in summer; separate boys' and girls' groups.
First steps in football for pre-school boys and girls, once a week indoors in the sports hall.
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.
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.
A short weekly basketball session for pre-school children with games and ball skills.
Three boys' groups by age with three to four practices a week. Register in Abler; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.
Two girls' groups by age with three to four practices a week. Register in Abler; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adult volleyball sessions at Leiknir, open to experienced players and beginners alike. Contact the club to confirm the current times.
Gymnastics in age groups, from pre-school toddlers up to teenagers; members come from all over Fjarðabyggð. Registration is through Abler.
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.
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.
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.
Movement and games in the sports hall for pre-school children. The time comes from European Sports Week 2026, so check whether it runs weekly and who takes registrations.
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.
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).
Grappling and submission wrestling (BJJ) for teenagers and adults, run by Höttur's taekwondo division.
The taekwondo division's older group, two sessions a week; teenagers and adults train together.
Two sessions a week of the Korean martial art, focusing on kicks, technique and discipline. Register in Abler.
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.
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.
Coached swimming sessions for adults ('masters'), for those who want to improve their technique or simply keep fit.
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.
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.
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.
Movement and games in the sports hall for the youngest children, in two groups by year of birth. The times come from European Sports Week 2026, so check whether it runs weekly and who takes registrations.
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.
Swimming practice at Stefánslaug in groups by age and level: Sæhestar (youngest, born 2020), Selir, Höfrungar and Hákarlar. Register in Þróttur's Abler shop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A sports school for pre-school children, with play and movement in the sports hall. Autumn-term registration is in Valur's Abler shop.
Valur's basketball practices in three age groups: school years 1–2, 3–4 and 5–6. Register in Valur's Abler shop.
Basketball practice for young teenagers (the 7th- and 9th-grade groups). Register in Valur's Abler shop.
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.
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.
Weekly running sessions for active kids: warm-up, sprints, longer runs and games.
Sunday mornings of games, obstacle courses, singing and dancing for pre-school children and their parents.
Huginn's weekly practice for the youngest schoolchildren in Seyðisfjörður; register in Abler via Múlaþing's shop.
Huginn's volleyball practices for children and teenagers in two age groups; news is posted in the section's Facebook group.
Exercise classes in the sports hall and instructor-led water aerobics, part of the seniors' programme in Seyðisfjörður.
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.
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.
Volleyball practice for children and teenagers several times a week over the winter; 10% sibling discount, register in Abler.
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.
Coach-led strength training in the sports hall for residents aged 60+; ask the municipal office for times.
Varied movement sessions for the youngest schoolchildren, run by Einherji; register in Abler, and Vopnafjörður's leisure grant can be used.
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.
Courses where children discover the outdoors in the broadest sense, from outdoor games to cycling, and build resilience in nature; the club won UÍA's Hermannsbikar for the project. Dates are announced on Facebook and registration is in Abler.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A running group linked to Valur that runs a 6.7 km loop, Gunnarsbaugur, around Reyðarfjörður. The group says everyone is welcome to join; the article doesn't say whether six is morning or evening.
The youth unit of the Ársól 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.
The youth unit of the Ísólfur 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.
The youth unit of the Vopni 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.
The choir of Bakkagerði church in Borgarfjörður eystri, singing at services there. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too.
A choir for children and teenagers aged 6–15, run by Djúpivogur church.
The music school is run together with Djúpavogsskóli and offers group or private lessons, or music workshops, depending on teachers and demand each year. Every year it helps stage a musical with all the primary school pupils.
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.
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.
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 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.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too. Student bands (rhythmic/pop music) play at the spring concerts.
The church choir of Ás parish in Fellabær, singing at services in Áskirkja and Kirkjuselið, including Taizé chants. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
Lessons on most instruments, including strings, wind, piano, guitar, accordion and drums, plus singing; there are singing groups for younger pupils. Fellaskóli pupils have lessons during the school day, and adults are taken on when there's room; apply by email.
The church choir of Fljótsdalur, singing at services in Valþjófsstaðarkirkja and elsewhere. The choir welcomes new singers; the best way in is to contact the conductor.
A children's choir in Neskaupstaður that performs on special occasions such as 17 June.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too. The school's wind band and student rock bands give concerts in Egilsbúð.