European Week of Sport — Move more in everyday life
The European Week of Sport takes place annually from Sept. 23 to 30 in more than 40 European countries. The Week of Sport welcomes everyone, regardless of age, background, or physical condition.
This initiative promotes sports and physical activity to counter the public's growing inactivity. The program focuses specifically on engaging grassroots communities and encouraging people to move more in their daily lives. Europeans come together under the hashtag #BeActive.
In recent years, the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ) has received support for the European Week of Sport through the European Commission's Erasmus+ grant program.
Reykjavík will host a wide variety of fun events for the European Week of Sport, and we encourage everyone to participate. You can find all European Week of Sport events at beactive.is.
Willum Þór Þórsson, president of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland, will kick off BeActive week during a special opening event at Café Flóra in the botanic garden on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5:15 p.m. Jakob Frímann Þorsteinsson, who holds a doctorate in outdoor recreation studies, and Sólrún Harðardóttir will discuss the many opportunities for diverse outdoor activities in Reykjavík's natural surroundings. Attendees can enjoy soup and a children's adventure activity.
Full Reykjavík schedule:
Wednesday, Sept. 23
10:45 a.m. — Gymnastics for seniors at Víkingur Clubhouse in Víkin
10:30–11 a.m. — Walking tour of the city center departing from Vitatorg Day Training community center
2–3 p.m. — Accordion dance with the Vitatorg Band at Vitatorg Day Training community center, Lindargata 59
5–7 p.m. — Skíðagöngufélagið Ullur — Cross-country ski introduction in the Árbær Open Air Museum parking lot
5:15 p.m. — Opening event at Café Flóra in the Botanic Garden
6 p.m. — Cycling workout with Víkingar at Víkingur Clubhouse in Víkin
Thursday, Sept. 24
Kl. 10:00 - 60+ strength training with Þróttur in Laugardalur
10:30–11:30 a.m. - 60+ health promotion with Virkir Víkingar at Virkið in Safamýri
11 a.m. — Line dancing at Gerðuberg 3-5
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. - 60+ Ármann at Ármannshúsið in Laugardalur
1 p.m. — Bollywood Iceland dance class at the community center, Bólstaðarhlíð 43
1:45 p.m. — Informational talk from Heyrnahjálp at the community center, Bólstaðarhlíð 43
2 p.m. — Bollywood dance at Árskógar 4
4:30 p.m. — Guided sauna ritual at Skarfaklettur. Register at fargufa.is
5 p.m. — Open-water swimming introduction at the geothermal beach in Nauthólsvík
5:15 p.m. — Ármann running group outside Laugardalslaug Pool
6:30–7:30 p.m. — Ármann adult open athletics at the track and field hall in Laugardalur
7–9 p.m. — Adult gymnastics for ages 18+ at Ármannshúsið in Laugardalur
Friday, Sept. 25
10:30–11 a.m. — Gymnastics with Sirrý at Vitatorg Day Training community center, Lindargata 59
3 p.m. — Guided sauna ritual at Gufunes. Register at fargufa.is
4–6 p.m. — Teddy bear hike on Úlfarsfell
5 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Aqua ballet with Eilífðin at Vesturbæjarlaug
7 p.m. — Samflot Floating Together with Unnur Valdís at Árbæjarlaug
8 p.m. — Zumba with Max Hagan at Grafarvogslaug
Saturday, Sept. 26
9 a.m. — Ármann running group outside Laugardalslaug Pool
10 a.m. — Family mountain bike ride at Rauðavatn and Austurheiðar
10:30 a.m. — Neighborhood walk departing from the community center, Bólstaðarhlíð 43
10:30–11:30 a.m. — Zumba at Vitatorg Day Training community center, Lindargata 59
11 a.m. – The Heiðmerkur Run. Both distances start from Elliðavatn.
Noon–12–2 p.m. — Dr. Bike, Reykjavík Cycling Association, orienteering, and disc golf at The Recreational Park in Gufunes
2 p.m. — Glaðari þú and Zumba at the geothermal beach in Nauthólsvík — Free admission
Sunday, Sept. 27
10 a.m. — Group cycling with Víkingur at Víkingur Clubhouse in Víkin
Noon–12–4 p.m. — Hobbyhorse, yoga, and scavenger hunt at Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo
Monday, Sept. 28
10:30 a.m. — Zumba at Gerðuberg 3-5
10:30–11 a.m. — Gymnastics with Sirrý at Vitatorg Day Training community center, Lindargata 59
10:30–11:30 a.m. - 60+ health promotion at Virkið in Safamýri
10:45 a.m. — Gymnastics for seniors at Víkingur Clubhouse in Víkin
1–1:40 p.m. — Bollywood dance class at Hvassaleiti 58–60
1:30 p.m. — Zumba with Tanya at the community center in Aflagrandi
6 p.m. — Cycling workout with Víkingar at Víkingur Clubhouse in Víkin
Tuesday, Sept. 29
10:30 a.m. — Morning gymnastics at Árskógar 4
10–11 a.m. — Putt golf at Vitatorg Day Training community center, Lindargata 59
10 a.m. - 60+ Fitness at Þróttur in Laugardalur
10:30 a.m. — Zumba at Gerðuberg 3-5
10:30–11 a.m. — Participant-led balance exercises at the community center at Bólstaðarhlíð 43
11–11:45 a.m. — Bollywood Zumba at Borgar
11:30 a.m. - 60+ Ármann at Ármannshús in Laugardalur
1–1:30 p.m. — Gymnastics with Snorri, sports scientist, at the community center at Bólstaðarhlíð 43
2–2:45 p.m. — Bollywood Zumba at Hraunbær 105
5:15 p.m. — Ármann running group outside Laugardalslaug Pool
6:30–7:30 p.m. — Ármann adult track and field at the athletics hall in Laugardalur
7–9 p.m. — Adult gymnastics for ages 18+ at Ármannshús in Laugardalur
8:30–9:30 p.m. — Yin yoga with Ylfa at Víkingur Clubhouse in Safamýri — the karate room
Wednesday, Sept. 30
10:30 a.m. — Walking group at Gerðuberg 3-5
10:30–11 a.m. — Boccia at the community center at Bólstaðarhlíð 43
10:30–11 a.m. — Walking tour of the city center departing from Vitatorg Day Training community center
