06 - Clubs
Sports and hobbies
Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.
Adults
Community
About 265 women in ten local women's associations that raise money for and support their communities, e.g. with coffee sales and card afternoons. New members are welcome; reach the clubs through SAK.
Samband austfirskra kvenna (SAK) · Austurland
Tíu félög: Eiðaþinghá, Reyðarfjörður, Hjaltastaðaþinghá (Björk), Borgarfjörður eystri (Einingin), Breiðdalur (Hlíf), Hróarstunga, Vopnafjörður (Lindin), Neskaupstaður (Nanna), Bláklukka (Egilsstaðir), Djúpivogur (Vaka)
Adults
Community
Three branches with about 300 volunteers: visiting friends, the clothing project and charity shop, and emergency shelters. Introductory courses for new volunteers are held regularly, most recently in Egilsstaðir in April 2026.
Rauði krossinn á Austurlandi · Austurland
Deildir í Múlasýslu (Dynskógum 4, Egilsstöðum), Fjarðabyggð og á Djúpavogi (Mörk 14)
Ages 10–15
Community
Fjarðabyggð's youth centre for school years 5–10. Drop-in sessions are free, and once a month all the centres hold a joint event. Opening times are announced at school and on social media.
Fjarðabyggð – félagsmiðstöðvar · Breiðdalsvík
Grunnskólinn á Breiðdal, kjallari
Years 8–10 usually two evenings a week; years 5–7 once a week
August–May
Free
Ages 6–15
Community
Church clubs in three age groups: 6–9, 10–12 and 13–15. Times are posted on the Austfjarðaprestakall Facebook page.
Djúpavogskirkja · Djúpivogur
Djúpavogskirkja
August–May
Ages 10–15
Community
The youth centre for middle and lower-secondary pupils in Djúpivogur; Djúpavogsskóli pupils can also drop in during the long break.
Múlaþing – félagsmiðstöðvar · Djúpivogur
Djúpavogi
Teens 2–3 evenings a week; open in the long break every school day
August–May
Adults
Community
The seniors' centre in Djúpivogur offers lunch, get-togethers (puzzles, crafts, chat, reading together) and coffee; the Wednesday waffle coffee is open to all.
Tryggvabúð / Félag eldri borgara á Djúpavogi · Djúpivogur
Tryggvabúð, Markarlandi 2
Mon, Wed and Thu 10:00-16:00/17:00; lunch 12:00, get-together 13:30, coffee 15:00 (waffles on Wed)
September–May
Adults
Community
A Lions club doing charity and community work locally, meeting regularly through the winter. Ask the club or the Lions office for meeting times.
Lionsklúbbur Djúpavogs · Djúpivogur
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Adults
Community
An open drop-in for adults facing mental-health challenges or wanting to feel better: company, peer support and a programme shaped with participants. No attendance requirement.
Ásheimar mann- og geðræktarmiðstöð · Egilsstaðir
Húsnæði StarfA, Miðvangi 1, Egilsstöðum
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 13:00-16:00
September–May
Free
Ages 60+
Community
The club for people aged 60+ organises trips, an autumn party, a midwinter feast, bingo and potluck coffee afternoons, plus daily walks at Vilhjálmsvöllur. Lunch is served at Hlymsdalir; sign up for meals on Múlaþing's 'Mínar síður'.
Félag eldri borgara á Fljótsdalshéraði · Egilsstaðir
Hlymsdalir, Miðvangi 6
Hlymsdalir open weekdays 9:00-16:00
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 3
Community
Parents with small children meet for a chat and a relaxed morning; ideal for parents on parental leave. Coffee is on.
Egilsstaðakirkja · Egilsstaðir
Safnaðarheimili Egilsstaðakirkju, Hörgsási 4
Thu 10:00-12:00
Adults
Community
A Lions club doing charity and community work locally, meeting regularly through the winter. Ask the club or the Lions office for meeting times.
Lionsklúbburinn Múli · Egilsstaðir
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