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Vom Workawayer (Dania) für Host
I was allowed to spend three weeks with Arni and Heida. This was my first experience with Workaway and it was fantastic.
Communication was a bit difficult at the beginning as I probably didn't ask enough questions about what was expected. However, after I asked once more, this was sorted out. I always felt very comfortable on the farm and the
… read more work in the household and with the animals was very pleasant. Arni and Heida are very friendly and generous people. Their animals are all very lovable. I was a little sad when I had to say goodbye to the hosts and the animals after this wonderful time. I would be happy to return to their farm at any time and can highly recommend them as hosts.
Vom Workawayer (YukikoAk) für Host
I spent wonderful days their place!
Arni’s family are very warm-hearted and interesting.
He came the airport over 2 and half hour one way for picking me up.
I stayed around 1 month in May.
They explained me when they need help. So everything is clearly.
I enjoyed Icelandic meal.
I was freedom to walk around and I saw many amazing Iceland
… read more view.
Their dogs followed me when I was walking.
I’m really appreciate you.
Takk.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
I stayed 3 weeks at Arni and Heida's place and I had a wonderful time ! They live in a very remote area of Iceland, 2h30 from the main city Akureyri. Though it is quite easy to get there, there is a direct bus from Reykyavik. They picked me up in the city which was really nice and convenient 🙏 The farm is isolated in a bay with a black sand beach
… read more nearby. I had plenty of time to explore the surroundings and I loved it ; a lot of birds watching, you can go hiking and there you won't cross paths with tourists. All the animals are lovely, they have dogs, cats and a lot of sheeps !! A few horses as well always up for some cuddles ☺️.
They needed help mostly for housework ; the house is pretty, not that big, well kept and it is just adults living there ... so for me I found it really easy job. I really enjoyed cooking for them. They have plenty of food, meat, fish (thanks to his captain haha)... The closest village is 8km away and has a tiny supermarket. Arni and Heida are great people, they will always thank you for your job and they are really easy going ☺️
I was there in May so they were busy with the lambing season, I had the opportunity to see how they work at the farm. Although they were not looking for volunteers to work full time at the farm, you can join them when you want and they are always happy to show how they work. I highly recommend to volunteer if you like to spend time with animals, learn about the sheep farmer life and if you like to have chill time on your own (not a place to go out and meet other people). I will definitely go back one day ☺️
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herding the sheep in the fall to the sheephouse
Sveinungsvik waterfall located about 0,5km from the house.
Two of our Icelandic horses
Northern lights on the farm
The house (green) and the farm
the house overlooks the mountains
cliffs and black sand beach around the corner
always good food to eat :)
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Korrekte Angaben im Profil:
(4.8)
Kultureller Austausch:
(5.0)
Vom Workawayer (Dania) für Host
I was allowed to spend three weeks with Arni and Heida. This was my first experience with Workaway and it was fantastic.
Communication was a bit difficult at the beginning as I probably didn't ask enough questions about what was expected. However, after I asked once more, this was sorted out. I always felt very comfortable on the farm and the
… read more work in the household and with the animals was very pleasant. Arni and Heida are very friendly and generous people. Their animals are all very lovable. I was a little sad when I had to say goodbye to the hosts and the animals after this wonderful time. I would be happy to return to their farm at any time and can highly recommend them as hosts.
Vom Workawayer (YukikoAk) für Host
I spent wonderful days their place!
Arni’s family are very warm-hearted and interesting.
He came the airport over 2 and half hour one way for picking me up.
I stayed around 1 month in May.
They explained me when they need help. So everything is clearly.
I enjoyed Icelandic meal.
I was freedom to walk around and I saw many amazing Iceland
… read more view.
Their dogs followed me when I was walking.
I’m really appreciate you.
Takk.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
I stayed 3 weeks at Arni and Heida's place and I had a wonderful time ! They live in a very remote area of Iceland, 2h30 from the main city Akureyri. Though it is quite easy to get there, there is a direct bus from Reykyavik. They picked me up in the city which was really nice and convenient 🙏 The farm is isolated in a bay with a black sand beach
… read more nearby. I had plenty of time to explore the surroundings and I loved it ; a lot of birds watching, you can go hiking and there you won't cross paths with tourists. All the animals are lovely, they have dogs, cats and a lot of sheeps !! A few horses as well always up for some cuddles ☺️.
They needed help mostly for housework ; the house is pretty, not that big, well kept and it is just adults living there ... so for me I found it really easy job. I really enjoyed cooking for them. They have plenty of food, meat, fish (thanks to his captain haha)... The closest village is 8km away and has a tiny supermarket. Arni and Heida are great people, they will always thank you for your job and they are really easy going ☺️
I was there in May so they were busy with the lambing season, I had the opportunity to see how they work at the farm. Although they were not looking for volunteers to work full time at the farm, you can join them when you want and they are always happy to show how they work. I highly recommend to volunteer if you like to spend time with animals, learn about the sheep farmer life and if you like to have chill time on your own (not a place to go out and meet other people). I will definitely go back one day ☺️
Take care 🐑
Vom Workawayer (Vincenza ) für Host
I feel so lucky to have stayed with Árni and Heiða. Mostly I did house work and struggled to learn the challenging Icelandic language. They were both so patient and Árni made amazing food. I was able to help with feeding the sheep twice a day and most of my time was very mellow and relaxed. Not a good place if you like to go out, but if you want
… read more to stay with lovely people, learn about culture and have a calm place to do things. This is the place to go.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Sasha) für Host
I spent three weeks at the farm with Árni and family during lambing season. The work was sometimes hard and long but it was so fulfilling and so worth it! I have learned to so much and gotten to experience the true Iceland!
Árni works so hard and cares a lot about his sheep and his farm. I enjoyed hearing so much about the farms history and
… read more learning how to do everything on the farm.
i am so thankful for my experience here.
Taak!!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Merel) für Host
I just came back home from spending 5-6 weeks at Arni's farm and I already feel homesick. I helped out during lambing season and it was a great experience. It was hard work at times, but I loved every second of it. Arni and his family taught me a lot and it was great spending time with them, I enjoyed the food and the sweets. I think I ate enough
… read more chocolate to last a lifetime :) I've met so many nice people during my stay, at the end it felt like a family away from home. Hope to go back one day :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Katharina)
Kathy was a good worker, very organized and precise!
Vom Workawayer (Katharina) für Host
I spent three weeks at this place in August and what can I say? It was a really great time in a wonderful place with very nice people I met. I spent my time with Árni and his son Heimir and got to know other family members and everyone is very nice, helpful and above all - funny! They showed me around and explained a lot of things about Icelandic
… read more culture to me! I enjoyed hanging out on the beautiful beach, exploring the area on foot or by car (thanks to Arni) Aaaa and I really enjoyed the good food, sweets and beer too :) All in all - three weeks are too short, i would always come back. Thank you for everything!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ana)
She is good worker and funny 😄
Vom Workawayer (Ana) für Host
100% my favorite Workaway experience so far! -- Arni and his farm were my introduction to Iceland, and I couldn't be happier and more grateful for this. I felt 100% comfortable from day one! The house/farm is located in a beautiful place right by a black sand beach and surrounded by mountains. - Arni was an excellent host, always clearly
… read more communicating to me what needed to be done and providing everything that I needed for my stay- He is also a good and patient teacher, so feel encouraged if you are here to learn new things! - While I was at the farm, I also had to work and attend some online meetings , Arni always made sure that everything worked well for everyone in terms of schedules so that I didn't miss any work
Again, thank you Arni for welcoming me into your home. ❤️
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anne)
Anne stayed here for a month and was extremely fun to have around! She is very cheerful and bright, and has a kind and gentle nature. She is also very hardworking and learned things very quickly.
Vom Workawayer (Anne) für Host
I spent the last four weeks at this place and had the best time of my life. I felt welcome right from the start and the surroundings are fantastic!! Árni is a great host - he’s super friendly, nice to live with, and always really caring. We had a lot of fun together and he made me laugh all the time.
I loved the work with the animals. I didn’t
… read more have any past experience with sheep or farming, but it was never a problem. Even though I was only there for 4 weeks (way too short), I learned a lot. It was a great experience, and a really exciting and wonderful time. I can’t wait to go back.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Cindy) für Host
This feedback is so overdue!! I had the best time here, I've stayed a couple months and always came back. After a short time this place was more than a workaway and felt like home. I learned a lot about sheep, farming and Iceland. I got to drive tractor, go smala and experience the real Icelandic life. Árni and his family made me feel like a
… read more member of the family. I mostly helped with the sheep and farming tasks. The place is increadible, I enjoyed the walks to the cliffs, waterfall and the beach with þistill the dog. Thanks so much to Árni and Gunnar to explain me so much about sheep and krístin for teaching me how to knitt!
TAKK FRYRIR !! Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy stayed at my farm for about 1 1/2 months. She is a very good worker with a positive attitude. We had a lot of fun working together!
Vom Workawayer (Lynette & Lucy) für Host
I helped at this farm for about three weeks, and it is amazing there! It's the most beautiful place I've ever been to and I had so much fun working there. Árni is the best host ever! I felt so at home right from the start and wish I could have stayed longer. His family and friends are so kind and I spent a lot of time with him, his dad Gunnar, and
… read more another Workawayer named Cindy. They were all really funny and made me laugh all the time! We always had good food and had a good time whether we were working or relaxing at home. So blessed to have been given this opportunity.
Takk fyrir Árni! :)
LynetteDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Michal) für Host
This review is way over due :D So, I've spent two months with Árni.
Árni is a very friendly and funny guy and understands the concept of volunteering perfectly. I was never ordered to do something, he was always asking "what do you want to do now?", "could you...?", "is this ok?" and so on. The average ammount of work was totally reasonable and
… read more varied from cleaning to tractor driving (which he taught me and was a lot of fun, even though I've struggled a bit in the beginning). Thanks to him and his wonderful family I met a lot of people and saw a great portion of iceland, but most importantly, I was not feeling like a tourist, but rather like a part of the community.
So to sum it up, thanks to Árni and his family, those two months were utmost pleasurable and life changing experience.
Thank you, thank you and thank you! ;)
Hope to see y'all again some day!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Julia) für Host
We stayed just one week here but it was a really lovely time.
Unfortunately Árni was not at home, but we had so much fun with his dad Gunnar.
Our main task was to train the horses and help with cooking. The landscape is amazing. Directly at the beach with a waterfall behind the house.
Thanks for giving us this opportunity.
Julia & Mareike
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