Recreation and Culture

Recreational facilities such as community halls, sport halls, swimming pools and sport fields, are found in most communities. Outdoor recreational opportunities in the region include skiing, hiking, angling, hunting, horse riding, berry picking, and golfing, among others.

 

The local culture is strong and resilient with many active amateur cultural groups including theatre groups, choirs, bands, and various clubs. Professional artist and groups visit the region to perform, with Egilsstaðdr hosting an annual international jazz festival. The Lutheran state church is active in the region with eight or nine clergymen, each serving one to three churches.