Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Iceland

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The image shows a selfie of a man and woman standing in front of a body of water, with the man on the left and the woman on the right.

Iceland

Join us around the house and explore beautiful Akureyri, Iceland
** Update for Fall & Winter 2025 Again, I need to update the profile, changes in life and all that. Amazingly we are still 32 years old, but the kids are now 8, 3 and another one has appeared somehow :-) We’re currently looking for help during the ......
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The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts two dogs standing on a grassy hill, surrounded by mulch, with a shovel visible behind them and trees in the background under an overcast sky.

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Join us out with daily life and animals in Selfoss, Iceland
We live in a big house on a beautiful farm in Iceland 1 hour away from the capital, 15 min to the next town. The family consist of me and my 10 year old, three very active lovely dogs, five cuddly cats, some chicken, 1 guinea pig and we have some ......
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The image shows three babies sitting on a couch, with one holding a card featuring a yellow footprint and the number 3, likely celebrating a milestone.
The image shows three babies sitting on a couch, with one holding a card featuring a yellow footprint and the number 3, likely celebrating a milestone.

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Share our family life while getting to know Iceland, Akureyri
We are a family of 5 living in a beautiful town named Akureyri, the capital of the north of Iceland. We are looking for a Workawayer. Our family consists of myself Helga (39), husband Bjarki (43), Bergsteinn (3) and Hulda and Ingi (9 months old). We ......
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The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.
The image depicts a family of three standing on a cliff overlooking a river, with the mother, father, and child posing for a photo together.

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Immerse yourself in a daily life of a local family in Öræfim, Iceland
We are a family of three. I'm a visual artist and a project manager (Eva) and Peter is a beekeeper and working at the local school. Ægir our son is five years old, turns 6 this autumn. During the summer there are many tasks in relation to the ......
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The image depicts a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling and facing the camera.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling and facing the camera.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling and facing the camera.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling and facing the camera.

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Join our Switzerland-Icelandic family and help around the house a little outside of Reykjavík, Iceland
Switzerland-Icelandic family with 2 children (8 and 5). 1 cat, 1 dog and many horses. Living a little outside of Reykjavík. We live in a 4bedroom apartment in a house. We search for some german speaking helper. Schweiz-isländische Familie mit 2 ......
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The image depicts a man and a young girl standing in a grassy field, with two horses visible in the background. The man is wearing a blue beanie.
The image depicts a man and a young girl standing in a grassy field, with two horses visible in the background. The man is wearing a blue beanie.
The image depicts a man and a young girl standing in a grassy field, with two horses visible in the background. The man is wearing a blue beanie.
The image depicts a man and a young girl standing in a grassy field, with two horses visible in the background. The man is wearing a blue beanie.
The image depicts a man and a young girl standing in a grassy field, with two horses visible in the background. The man is wearing a blue beanie.
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Join a local family home, surrounded with nature and animals near Golden circle, Iceland
We are a family of four, living on a horse farm close to Laugarvatn (an hour away from Reykjavík). Freyja is a high school teacher but Bjarni is a professional horse trainer and breeder. We have a 12 year old son and a 6 year old daughter. We have a ......
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The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
The image depicts a large family of 12 people, including adults and children, posing for a photo in a living room with a Christmas tree and presents in the background.
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Iceland

Help on our sheep farm and explore beauty of Helgustaðir, Iceland
Sheep farmer and a fosterparent in our beutiful contry. Our farm name is Helgustaðir and have a many possability to do some out excersise. We have 450 sheeps, 3 dogs an 3 cats. My name is Sólrún and my husban’s name is Ólafur. We have 3 kids and 7 ......
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The image shows a screenshot of a webpage with a photo of a family of three in front of yellow flowers, wearing winter clothing.
The image shows a screenshot of a webpage with a photo of a family of three in front of yellow flowers, wearing winter clothing.
The image shows a screenshot of a webpage with a photo of a family of three in front of yellow flowers, wearing winter clothing.
The image shows a screenshot of a webpage with a photo of a family of three in front of yellow flowers, wearing winter clothing.

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Help a family in the countryside, Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
We are a family of 5, Martina and Siggi and our kids Elvira, Freyja and Benjamin. We are living on a farm which is located on the south coast of Iceland. Just under volcano Eyjafjallajökull, near the black beach and the sea. We have horses, dog ......
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The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a field of wildflowers, a small house, and a red car, set against a backdrop of rolling hills.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a field of wildflowers, a small house, and a red car, set against a backdrop of rolling hills.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a field of wildflowers, a small house, and a red car, set against a backdrop of rolling hills.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a field of wildflowers, a small house, and a red car, set against a backdrop of rolling hills.

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Help me practise my spanish and help around the garden in small village Bolungarvík, Iceland
I am a teacher who has been fighting against agressive plants for few years. Now my boddy is getting older so it would be good to have someone who can do most of the work. I live in Bolungarvík small village in westfjords with my husband.
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The image depicts a one-story house with a gray exterior, white trim, and a red door, covered in snow, with a car parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a one-story house with a gray exterior, white trim, and a red door, covered in snow, with a car parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a one-story house with a gray exterior, white trim, and a red door, covered in snow, with a car parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a one-story house with a gray exterior, white trim, and a red door, covered in snow, with a car parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a one-story house with a gray exterior, white trim, and a red door, covered in snow, with a car parked in the driveway.
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Iceland

Guesthouse, garden and house help in a small town of Hvolsvollur, Iceland
I just recently moved in my house with an old garden that needs some attending. Also guesthouse. I work more than full time so I also need some help with house chores and projects. Salary for help and free accommodation. Minimum wage provided.
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The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.
The image depicts two black and white dogs lying in a field of dry grass, with a rainbow stretching across the sky above them.

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Experience the nature of Kópasker, North Iceland
We are Marinó and Emma. Marinó is icelandic and I’m (Emma) german. We are living in Northiceland on a sheep farm with 300 sheeps, 7 horses, 1 cat and our two dogs, Hrísla and Tara. We are mostly spending outside working the house that's why we ......
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The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman in a wooded area, both wearing winter hats and coats, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

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Help us on our small hobby farm and in our home in the beautiful Hegranes, Iceland
We are a couple Steinunn Arndís and Jóhann. We have a small farm near Sauðárkrókur. We have 14 horses, 10 sheeps, 10 hens, 2 dogs and 1 cat. We also have a small fishing boat.
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