Living in the rural area of Hornafjörður
Make sure you check out local Facebook groups for each area to stay updated on news, events and activities in your area:
Both Suðursveit and Mýrar have closed Facebook groups and are not searchable on Facebook. Please send an email to Anna Birna Elvarsdóttir at annab@hornafjordur.is to be added to those.
Strætó
Strætó drives every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday to Höfn. Pickups are from Skaftafell, Freysnes and Jökulsárlón, and the trip ends up at the local pool.
More information about Strætó here.
The rural area is more spread out, with smaller communities, but even so there are plenty of things to do there.
Sports clubs
Three active clubs are located in the rural area. Öræfi sports club (Ungmennafélag Öræfa) is located in Öræfi, Vísir sports club (Ungmennafélagið Vísir) is located in Suðursveit and Máni sport club is located in Nes. All clubs offer plenty of interesting hobbies and events for all ages, so please use their websites to follow what they're up to:
Everyday life in the rural areas
Most of the municipality's main services, such as shops, healthcare and public offices, are in Höfn. If you live in the rural areas, it's therefore useful to plan your trips to town, especially if you don't have a car.
The weather and road conditions can change quickly, especially during winter, so it's always a good idea to check before travelling.
Schools and children
There is a kindergarten and an elementary school in Hofgarður, Öræfi. Children living in other rural areas may attend schools in Höfn, depending on where they live.
You can read more about the schools, how to register your children and other useful information for families in the Children chapter on the right.
Climbing wall in Freysnes
In Freysnes, Öræfi, there is also an indoor climbing wall in Káraskjól. It's a great activity for both children and adults who enjoy climbing or want to try something new.
For more information about climbing activities, you can contact Klifurfélag Öræfa at klifurfelagoraefa@gmail.com.
Björgunarsveitin Kári
Björgunarsveitin Kári is a volunteer search and rescue team in Öræfi that helps people in emergencies and difficult situations, such as accidents and search and rescue operations.