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Experience a different life while visiting beautiful places and learning local culture in Þorlákshöfn, Iceland

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hey!
    We are looking for a helping hand for our family :): We are a German-Icelandic family with 3 children. My name is Janina and I am currently on maternity leave.
    Snædís will be 8 in April, Snæþór will be 7 in December and Snævar will be 1 in July.
    The older ones speak both Icelandic and German. The little one is also being raised bilingually :).
    My husband works in Reykjavík, but will probably be home on parental leave again in the summer.
    We live in Þorlákshöfn - a village that is 40 minutes by car from Reykjavík :).
    It is also important to mention that I breed Norwegian Forest Cats and we currently have 8 cats at home.

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    Hey!
    Wir sind auf der Suche nach einer helfenden Hand fuer unsere Familie :): Wir sind eine deutsch-islaendische Familie mit 3 Kindern. Ich heisse Janina und bin im Moment noch in Mutterschutz.
    Snædís wird im April 8, Snæþór wird im Dezember 7 und Snævar wird im Juli 1 Jahr alt.
    Die Grossen sprechen sowohl isländisch als auch deutsch. Der Kleine wird auch zweisprachig erzogen :).
    Mein Mann arbeitet in Reykjavík, wird im Sommer aber wohl nochmal zu Hause in Elternzeit sein.
    Wir wohnen in Þorlákshöfn - ein Dorf welches 40 Minuten mit dem Auto von Reykjavík entfernt ist :).
    Wichtig zu erwähnen ist auch noch, dass ich norwegische Waldkatzen züchte und wir im Moment 8 Katzen zu Hause haben.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will be able to see beautiful nature here and experience a completely different life :). After a 9-week au pair stay, I was so enthusiastic about Iceland that I ended up emigrating a year later.

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    Du wirst hier wunderschöne Natur sehen können und ein ganz anderes Leben erleben :). Ich selbst bin nach einem 9woechigen Au-Pair Aufenthalt so begeistert von Island gewesen, dass ich schlussendlich ein Jahr später ausgewandert bin.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Just be a part of our family and help with the things that come up in everyday life :)

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    Sei einfach ein Teil unserer Familie und hilf bei den Sachen mit die im Alltag anfallen :)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Icelandic: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We live in a house with 9 cats. You will of course have your own room there :)

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    Wir leben in einem Haus mit 9 Katzen. Du wirst dort natürlich dein eigenes Zimmer haben :)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We don't have an extra car, but if you arrange it, it's usually possible to get one from us :)

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    Wir haben kein Extraauto, aber wenn man sich abspricht ist es meist moeglich ein Auto von uns zu bekommen :)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 396166915896

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