Like a Fairy Tale
East Iceland will continue to be like a fairy tale. A thriving cultural life and excellent conditions for various sports and diverse outdoor activities make the region an exciting place to live, work, and visit. The municipalities in East Iceland aim to achieve this success by working towards common goals under the following categories:
3.1 Expeditions and Experiences
3.2 Arts and Culture
3.3 Outdoor and Sports Life
The objectives focus on making East Iceland:
A community where visitors are welcome and can participate in the daily lives of the residents.
A community offering excellent conditions and exemplary facilities for practicing a diverse range of arts and cultural activities.
A region with outstanding conditions for enjoying various outdoor activities and exemplary facilities for all kinds of sports.
6.1 Expeditions and Experiences
Efforts will be made to carefully design and develop both major and minor destinations throughout East Iceland. The infrastructure serving tourism will be strengthened, and a network of routes for diverse modes of travel will be developed. The subjects in this section include:
V. Tourism Resources
X. Travel Routes
Y. Destinations
6.2 Arts and Culture
Local spirit and a thriving cultural life will be nurtured and utilized for job creation. There will be a strong emphasis on attractive and vibrant environments in towns that reflect a flourishing culture. Cultural institutions and festivals will be strengthened.
The subjects in this section include:
Ý. Cultural Life
Þ. Downtown Life
6.3 Outdoor and Sports Life
In East Iceland, there will be a variety of facilities for both outdoor and indoor health activities, and easy access to areas offering opportunities for outdoor recreation close to nature will be ensured. The options for sports activities will be numerous and diverse. Sports competitions will be strengthened, and the number of fitness projects will increase.
The subjects in this section include:
Æ. General Outdoor Areas
Ö. Specialized Outdoor and Sports Areas