Stay in Akureyri in the north of Iceland and learn to milk and make skyr on our dairy farm

Description

We are two families and run a dairy farm with 65 milking cows. . We run a little creamery where we produce milk products, such as ice cream, and skyr (the Icelandic traditional yoghurt). We also have a small ice cream shop for tourist.

Type of help

Gardening
Babysitting / child care
Help in the house
Animal care

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

You will live with normal farm and have insight in farm-life and who to make most out off you products making ice creme and skyr.

Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage

This host offers accommodation and payment.

Help

Are you interested in ice cream making and experience how milkproduction is working?
We are two families and run a dairy farm with 65 milking cows. . We run a little creamery where we produce milk products, such as ice cream, and skyr (the Icelandic traditional yogurt).
We are located in the north of Iceland, in the valley of Icelandic saga.
We are looking for open minded, responsible and self initiated people who are not afraid to try new things and can handle it to get in contact with cows and there surroundings. You should be well conditioned due to the fact that farmwork can require that.
The creamery will give you a good insight into how we make the traditional Icelandic skyr as well as Ice cream.
We offer you a family close stay with the possibility to have your private space including your own bathroom in a beautiful landscape. During the wintertime you can watch Northernlights in the backyard and in the summertime you can enjoy the midnight sun.

Languages spoken

Islenska, danisk, english, german

Accommodation

Stay in our home or in another house on the farm with your own bathroom.

What else ...

Akureyri has a robust cultural scene, with several bars and reputable restaurants. Folk culture in general is more prevalent in Akureyri than in Reykjavík. During the summer there are several festivals in Akureyri and its surroundings. One example is the medieval festival held every summer at Gásir. The Akureyri International Music Festival, a concert series by bands, was held for the fourth time in 2009. The town has one of the largest libraries in the country. The Arctic Open Golf Championship is an international event that is held at the Akureyri Golf Club, the northernmost 18-hole course in the world

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

One

Hours expected

4-5 hours a day, 5 d/week