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We’re a family of 5 that live in three different towns and have a new business in a small farm village in South Iceland, called Þykkvibær.
In Þykkvibær lives Villi (Icelandic version of Will). He runs a glamping dome stay and a restaurant with two brilliant coworkers that live in another building on-site. In Hella (17km from Þykkvibær) lives Dana and our two sons, Sólon and Sesar. Dana is a singing teacher at the local music school. She is also a brilliant singer songwriter and plays both the piano and guitar. In Akureyri (North Iceland) lives Bríet, Villi’s daughter. We’re often scattered all over the country as we have a lot of family up North.
The place our WorkAway would stay is in Þykkvibær. It is a 4 bedroom detached house. Villi has one room there when he has to work. The house needs a bit of TLC so if you’re a handy DIY-er, you could find plenty of fun projects to do. There are also always some DIY projects going on at the farm as we do the majority of the work ourselves.
We could also ask you to drive our boys around after school, pick them up from sports or from a friends house. We have an extra car (company car) that you could use for your own little day trips when the opportunity arises.
We’re looking for WorkAway-ers that can stay at least a month. Time really does fly by and we want people to get to know a young family’s hectic Icelandic life but also be able to explore the country with us or on their own.
Workaway disclaimer below since we run on-site business:
**Please note: we do not ask for help in our businesses - only around our house. No work will take place where paying guests are residing.**
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Movies & TV
LGBTQ
Events & social
Farming
Music
Languages
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We lived in the UK for 2/3 years so our boys are fluent in English which is really good for anyone wanting to learn Icelandic because they love to chat. We’re both from the North of Iceland, born and raised, one in a big town (big in Iceland), and the other on a farm so we do all the traditional Icelandic things and we’re happy to share the joy with others!
Au Pair Help
Further details can be found here
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Any manual skills (carpentry, electrical etc.) or just a self-taught handy DIY’er. Independent people who know what needs to be done around the house.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Dutch: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Queremos aprender español!
Accommodation
Own room in our house. Unlimited access to our kitchen and welcome at the dinner table with us!
What else ...
We’re close to some of the most popular tourist sites in Iceland. Google ‘Visit South’ to see the endless destinations around the area!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a campsite in our backyard
Can possibly accept pets
Will consider any pet - just has to get a long with our giant dog😁
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Kappi (el gordo) (1 year)
Kappi is a boss cat and a hunter, but will lie down in front of anyone's feet for a tummy scratch :D
Villimey (1 year)
Brother and sister cats Villimey, who is tiny and cuddly, and Kappi, who is twice her size and is sometimes called el gordo :D
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The work is easy and Vil is always ready to help you whenever you need.
I spent two months with him, and if you want to visit Iceland, he is the perfect host!
Vil is an incredibly kind person who genuinely cares and always listens to your needs. I’m vegan, and finding a host in Iceland who accommodates that isn’t always easy — but for Vil, it was never even considered a problem.
The house is beautiful and located in a place where you can truly feel… read more
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The work is easy and Vil is always ready to help you whenever you need.
I spent two months with him, and if you want to visit Iceland, he is the perfect host!
Vil is an incredibly kind person who genuinely cares and always listens to your needs. I’m vegan, and finding a host in Iceland who accommodates that isn’t always easy — but for Vil, it was never even considered a problem.
The house is beautiful and located in a place where you can truly feel… read more
