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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Adults
Sport
Informal badminton sessions for adults, played in Egilsstaðir for decades; there is no children's programme.
Höttur – badmintondeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
Thu 20:30-21:30 and Sun 10:00-11:00
3,500 ISK per month (shuttlecocks included)
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 2–5
Sport
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
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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 4–5
Sport
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
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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 16+
Sport
Gym with daily group classes and a 24/7 weights room; gym-only memberships and personal training are also available.
Austur líkamsrækt · Egilsstaðir
Austur, Lyngási 12, Egilsstöðum
Daily group classes; gym open 24/7
12,490 ISK per month (classes and gym)
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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 4–5
Sport
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
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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 14–19
Sport
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.
Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
4–5 practices a week depending on team (year 9 boys, year 10 boys, girls' 9th–11th grade teams, boys' 12th grade team)
From August 2026, winter 2026–27
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Ages 60+
Sport
Instructor-led exercise at the Austur gym, plus a shorter chair-exercise class at Hlymsdalir for those who prefer something gentler.
Múlaþing – félagsstarf eldri borgara · Egilsstaðir
Austur, Lyngási 12 (leikfimi); Hlymsdalir (stólaleikfimi)
Tue and Thu: exercise 9:00-10:00, chair exercise 10:45-11:15
September–May
Adults
Sport
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.
Félag eldri borgara á Fljótsdalshéraði · Egilsstaðir
Félagsmiðstöðin Hlymsdalir
Mon and Thu 16:15-17:15
September–May
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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Adults
Sport
Safe, structured training during pregnancy and after giving birth; babies are welcome to come along.
Austur líkamsrækt · Egilsstaðir
Austur, Lyngási 12, Egilsstöðum
Mon, Wed and Fri 09:30-10:30
2–27 November 2026 (4 weeks)
19,000 ISK (50% off for members)
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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
Adults
Sport
Water exercise in the Egilsstaðir pool. The late-afternoon sessions have an instructor, who charges a fee; the earlier sessions are unguided.
Múlaþing – félagsstarf eldri borgara · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin, Tjarnarbraut 26
Mon and Wed 14:30-15:30 (no instructor); Mon, Wed and Fri 16:30-17:30 (with instructor)
September–May