What to do in Hornafjörður

By clicking here you can see most of the sport and leisure available in the area.

Sports and fitness

Sindri Sports Club (UMF Sindri)

Sindri is the main sports club in Höfn and offers a variety of sports for both children and adults, including football, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, swimming and athletics. You can contact the club or the individual sports departments to find out more about training times and how to join.

Website: https://umfsindri.is/

Other sports and activities

There are also several other sports and fitness groups in Hornafjörður, including the running club (Hlaupahópur Hornafjarðar), the swimming group Garparnir, the women's football group Fótboltalufsurnar and the horse riding club Hestamannafélagið Hornfirðingur.

If you prefer going to the gym or doing yoga, you can check out Sporthöllin, Hornhúsið and Yama Yogastudio.

Arts, music and culture

Vöruhúsið and Fab Lab Hornafjörður

Vöruhúsið is a creative centre in Höfn where people of all ages can explore different hobbies and creative activities. It also has a Fab Lab, where you can work with equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters.

Website: https://voruhushofn.is/

Music and theatre

If you enjoy music, you can check out Tónskóli Hornafjarðar (the local music school), which offers music education for different ages.

There are also several choirs in Hornafjörður, including Karlakórinn Jökull (men's choir), Kvennakór Hornafjarðar (women's choir), Kór Eldri Borgara (senior choir) and Barnakór Tónskólans (children's choir).

For those interested in theatre, Leikfélag Hornafjarðar is the local theatre group. There is also Blús- og rokkklúbbur Hornafjarðar, which is involved in organising music events.

Community groups and volunteering

There are several organisations in Hornafjörður where you can meet new people, help the community and get involved in different projects.

Some examples are the Red Cross in Hornafjörður, Lions Kolgríma, Kvenfélagið Vaka and Björgunarfélag Hornafjarðar (the local search and rescue team).

You can contact these organisations directly if you are interested in joining or volunteering.

Children and young people

Þrykkjan

Þrykkjan is the local youth centre, where young people can meet friends, spend time together and take part in different activities.

Email: thrykkjan@hornafjordur.is

There is also Ungmennaráð Hornafjarðar (the Youth Council), which gives young people an opportunity to have a say in matters concerning the municipality.

Many children's extracurricular activities are covered by the recreational grant (frístundastyrkur). You can read more about the grant in the Children section on the right.

Other clubs and organisations

There are also other groups in Hornafjörður, including Félag eldri Hornfirðinga (the senior citizens' association), the local 4x4 club and various other hobby and community groups.

If you are interested in joining a club but are not sure where to start, you can always contact the municipality for more information.

Activities in the rural areas

There are also sports clubs and community activities outside Höfn, including Ungmennafélag Öræfa in Öræfi and Ungmennafélagið Vísir in Suðursveit.

You can read more about life and activities outside Höfn in the Living in the rural areas of Hornafjörður section.