Culture & Innovation

A vibrant community like ours in Rangárþing eystra is built on strong culture. Culture connects people and makes the community attractive to live and work in. We want to nurture a dynamic cultural life by supporting organisations, businesses and individuals.

Our opportunities when it comes to deep-rooted culture, such as the Njáls Saga, are inexhaustible. We want to create a foundation and support so these opportunities are seized. Innovation is when an idea becomes something that creates real value: a product, service, solution or simply a better way of doing things.

  • Increase funding for the municipal culture fund
  • Community centres to serve residents, with decisions made in consultation with all owners regarding use and future possibilities
  • Support innovation in the food industry — enormous opportunities exist. Rangárþing eystra to become Iceland’s food basket
  • Continue the ambitious project of finding a permanent home for the Njála tapestry
  • Set a policy for developing the Old Town at Múlakot and its future possibilities
  • Continue the ambitious development of the heritage museum at Skógar
  • Establish a community fund that generously supports projects that improve quality of life
  • Begin construction of the “Town Centre Garden” in Hvolsvöllur
  • Increase residents’ access to municipal buildings, land and facilities for innovation projects
  • Work on developing historical sites in the municipality in cooperation with landowners