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Get to know local culture and enjoy stunning nature in Tröllaskagi, Iceland

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Last activity : 17 Jun 2025

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We are a middle aged couple that run a horse farm /sheep farm in Iceland. We also have very friendly dogs.

We've had international helpers in our home (and living on our farm) for decades. So we're experienced in this, and simply try to make this a nice and meaningful experience for both those that stay here and host.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Farming
History
Animals
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Outdoor activities
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll get to know the climate and culture, especially the culture of horse people, farmers and country side people in Iceland. And the nature here is stunning. Great hiking opurtunites in June-October, if you like hiking. There's a swimming pool with hot tub and sauna close to the farm.
It's a super fun cultural exchange, getting to know Iceland in so many ways, and having fun with us the local farmers.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Are you looking for a fun adventure in Iceland this summer?
Looking for a helper with training young horses, and starting horses under saddle.
-Training and teaching you horse training is a part of you being here.
YOU NEED TO BE:
-A very experienced rider.
-Preferably also with experience in training young horses.

Both males and females are very welcome.

Free food and accommodation provided on the farm.
Salary according to local union contracts .
Languages
Languages spoken
Icelandic: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Danish: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
I'll happily talk in these languages, especially I'd do my best to train you in Icelandic (which is great if you'd love to move to Iceland, temporarily or permanently, or to join the Icelandic horse university in Holar).
Accommodation
Private room, with wifi. You'll also be a part of the home, eating meals in the home and such.
What else ...
We live in a very rural and beautiful area, with lots of space, northern lights (in September-April, if you're here then), and arctic beauty, we're pretty close to the ocean, and breathtaking mountains. We have midnight sun (24/7 sunlight) in the summer months.

It's very rural in Iceland, there are usually at least a couple of kilometers between different farms, and 25 km to the next villages. So, there is a lot of peace and space. A hidden pearl to escape from the high energy modern cities in other countries.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet is good.
Space for parking camper vans
Every size :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
One

Host ref number: 494891548341

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15 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host

It was my first workaway experience and it was amazing. I spent some wonderful weeks in Iceland and I will enjoy to think back to this time. I had a very nice time with Lukka and her family. The family is very open-minded, loving and humorous. Since the first day I was part of the family and I felt very welcome.
All arrangement have always worked… read more

(Excellent )

25 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)

Veronika stayed with us for two weeks last august. It was a wonderful experience :) Veronika is very nice, an extremely happy person, we all loved her company, a very radiating and feel-good personality. She's a good cook, hard working and wonderful, loved the countryside, the animals, the people, everything :) We'll remember her super fondly, and… read more

(Excellent )

24 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host

I stayed by Lukka and her family for two weeks last August. My stay was simply amazing! Her Family and the team welcomed me very warmly. My tasks were cooking and helping with cleaning around the house. Every evening we would get all together to have dinner. On the days off we went on excursions or on fun rides with the horses.
I am very inspired… read more

(Excellent )

11 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer (Maja) for host

I stayed with Lukka and Láki for one month in September 2021 and it was the best experience ever! They immediately made me feel like a part of the family. They are both so nice - and their son Orri as well, unfortunately I didn't get the chance to meet their other son Heimir, but even though I can say that they are a great and welcoming family.… read more

(Excellent )

11 Oct 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Maja)

Maja stayed here for a month, in September 2021. She lived in our home and helped us with our riding horses. It was wonderful to have her here. She's happy and joyful and very easy to have her around, and her bright and bubbling cheerful personality is so nice. She's punctual, offers to help, happily did whatever we asked her to do, kind to the… read more

(Excellent )

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The image depicts a person riding a brown horse in a fenced field, with a snow-capped mountain in the background under a cloudy sky.

The image depicts a small, grassy stream with a waterfall, featuring moss-covered rocks and vibrant green grass, with a few yellow flowers scattered throughout.

The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, mountains, and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

The image depicts a group of horses grazing in a lush green field, with a mountainous landscape in the background. The horses are brown and white.

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15 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host

(Excellent)

25 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)

(Excellent)

24 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host

(Excellent)

11 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer (Maja) for host

(Excellent)

11 Oct 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Maja)

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

I stayed at this farm for about 2 weeks, seeking to rest my mind, explore Iceland and try something new. The farm is located in between mountains and next to the ocean, just perfect for runs and walks and of course, horse rides. Lukka and Láki and the boys were wonderful, making the whole experience even more pleasant. I worked for about 2-3 hours… read more

(Excellent)

15 Mar 2017

Left by Workawayer (Niels & Co ) for host

I wasn't that long on this lovely farm but it was so so so amazing. (3 weeks) Now i'm back in Amsterdam I miss the life on the farm and the warm moments with the family. Laukje, Lukka, Heimir & Orri Thanks so much for your hospitality! <3

(Excellent)

2 Jun 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)

Amanda, how wonderfully nice of you to say :) We enjoyed your company a lot, it was so fun how many subjects you have thought about in your life, you know about and have wondered about so many things :) We have too so it was so lovely :) And you have simply such a warm and wonderful aura, everybody feels good around you and want to chat and… read more

(Excellent)

2 Jun 2016

Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host

I stayed with Lukka, Láki, Orri and Heimir for about three months, and it was one of the best things that I have ever done in my life!
Even before I came I felt very welcome. I had a lot of contact with Lukka, who never hesitated to answer any qestions I had and made sure that everything went smoothly for me before my arrival. That feeling lasted… read more

(Excellent)

25 Jan 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Maja & Emma)

Emma and Maja spent 3 months at our farm, riding trained horses, and training some unexperienced horses. They also cooked dinner in the evenings, and sometimes took tourists out on rides (with us, or on their own when needed), people that were coming here for horse tours. The girls are hard working, tough, courageous, down to earth, fast to… read more

(Excellent)

13 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (Maja & Emma) for host

The three months we spent here is, without competition, the best we've ever experienced. The whole family welcomed us with open arms and constantly made us laugh.

The work was inspiring every day, since all the horses were genuinly happy. Both of us met our favourite horse so far in life here. Lukka and Láki will make sure you're learning and… read more

(Excellent)

12 May 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jevgenija)

Jevgenija lived with our family for over 5 months, and we are very happy and grateful for the time she was here. She is very open minded, with a wonderful joyful personality that makes everybody feel good around her. She is really a survivor too, and has such good ways of getting to know new people and find ways to solve practical things. She… read more

(Excellent)

7 May 2015

Left by Workawayer (Jevgenija) for host

Fantastic!

I stayed with this beautiful family and their two boys Orri and Heimir for a littler over five months and I am extremely thankful for such great experience I had and chance to learned way much more than expected about Icelandic farm life and ways of organising such well-working system within.
Lukka and Láki are such brilliant example… read more

(Excellent)

28 Apr 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia was at our farm in the fall of 2014, taking care of stablework in the horse stable, and keeping several Icelandic horses in training. She lived in our home with the family (and a couple of helpers). It was a pleasure to have her. She worked well, really did her best, she has quite a good knowledge about taking care of horses and riding… read more

(Excellent)

21 Nov 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Nina & Vibeke)

Vibeke stayed with us for 2 months, helping in the house, and taking care of cooking meals. She was very helpful, kind, relaxed, fun, and a nice personality with positive look at life, it is so good to be around her. She worked well and is a wonderful cook, responsible, shows good initiative, has a good sense for what needs to be done in a… read more

(Excellent)

12 Nov 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (mimieja)

Mimie stayed with us for about a month, taking care of the house, and taking care of cooking meals. She was very helpful, kind, relaxed, and a nice personality. She is happy and positive, and lifted everybody's spirits all the time with her caring personality. She worked well and is an outstanding cook. She really did her best, and was… read more

(Excellent)

12 Nov 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa Maria)

Lisa stayed with us for about a month, helping in the house, and taking care of cooking meals. She was very helpful, kind, relaxed, and a nice personality. She worked well and is a quite good cook, and really did her best. We were very happy with her. Thank you for a good time Lisa :)

(Excellent)

10 Nov 2014

Left by Workawayer (Inge) for host

I have stayed at Fljot for 1 month and i really enjoyed it a lot. i was helping in the kitchen and with the cleaning, and everyday i could go for a ride (or two:)) on their wonderful horses. The family is very friendly, positive in life and hospitable, they made me feel at home from the first moment on. the area where they life i must say is one… read more

(Excellent)

27 Aug 2014

Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host

My 4 months in Langhùs have been just wonderful. I came there for having a different experience and living for a while in a different way but after all Langhùs has been a lot more for me. I learned a great, honest job that I really hope to keep on doing soon or later in my life with some of the best people that I ever met. They teached me… read more

(Excellent)

4 May 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)

Simone is wonderful. He came here to help on the dairy farm, and live in our home. He is very helpful, quick to learn new skills, punctual, careful about taking good care of important things, and eager to do his best. The animals also feel good around him, which is very important on a farm.
In the home, he's very positive, willing to adjust to… read more

(Excellent)

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Get to know local culture and enjoy stunning nature in Tröllaskagi, Iceland

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Interests

UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

Help

Languages

Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

Space for parking camper vans

How many Workawayers can stay?

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