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Welcome to our cozy family home in Akureyri, the charming capital of North Iceland! We're Guðrún and Siggi, both 49, currently sharing our home with our youngest son Sölvi (16), while our older children Saga (22) and Uni Steinn (20) have spread their wings. We are all active in sports, hockey and horseback riding. Our household is completed by Garpur the dog and our three chickens affectionately known as the Spice Girls!
We're located just a short walk from the town center, making it perfect for exploring local cafés, shops, and the stunning northern landscape.
We value creating a homely atmosphere and always treat our Workawayers as extended family members. Our approach is relaxed and flexible - we understand that cultural exchange is a two-way street where everyone should feel comfortable.
Your main responsibilities would include helping keeping the house clean and taking Garpur for walks to explore our scenic neighborhood. If you happen to have painting skills - whether for interior or exterior work - that would be absolutely wonderful and greatly appreciated!
We're Looking For:
1. Female Workawayers ONLY (25+ years old)
2. Someone with a valid driver's license
3. An independent person who can take initiative without constant direction
4. Someone that can join us for the whole month of July, but is welcome to stay part of June and August of course.
What We Offer:
1. Your own private flat within our home
2. All meals included! (though you'll need to be somewhat self-sufficient in the kitchen while the house master is away)
3. Access to home amenities including hot tub, cold tub, and sauna
4. Flexibility for your own travel adventures
5. The authentic experience of living in a charming small town surrounded by Iceland's breathtaking nature
This is perfect for independent travelers who appreciate stunning landscapes, quiet surroundings, and a genuine cultural experience -
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería básica
Ayuda doméstica
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Intereses
Animales
Yoga / bienestar
Deportes de equipo
Naturaleza
Fitness
Deportes de invierno
Montaña
Baile
Actividades al aire libre
Senderismo
Ciclismo
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
This is perfect for independent travelers who appreciate stunning landscapes, quiet surroundings, and a genuine cultural experience
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Your main responsibilities would include helping keeping the house clean (hoovering, moping, laundry and that kind of stuff), and taking Garpur for walks to explore our scenic neighborhood. If you happen to have painting skills - whether for interior or exterior work - that would be absolutely wonderful and greatly appreciated!
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Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Icelandic: Fluido
Norwegian: Fluido
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Alojamiento
We live in a big house in the center of Akureyri with an extra flat (NOT on a farm :) ).
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Akureyri is a charming town nestled in North Iceland, offering breathtaking views with a welcoming community of 20,000 residents. Situated along the coastline with mountains at your doorstep, it's a perfect basecamp for nature enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape is crisscrossed with beautiful hiking trails that showcase Iceland's stunning scenery.
Akureyri provides all the amenities a traveler could need - several relaxing swimming pools, delicious local restaurants, cozy bars, and interesting shops to explore. Getting around is hassle-free with free public bus service operating daily. The area surrounding Akureyri is rich with attractions and natural wonders waiting to be discovered, making it an ideal location for Workaway volunteers seeking an authentic Icelandic experience. -
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Acceso a Internet
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Acceso a Internet limitado
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Tenemos animales
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Somos fumadores
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Puede alojar familias
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¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Uno
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Mis animales / mascotas
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Gugga and Siggi always show appreciation for my work and most importantly, make sure I do same for myself. Despite being super busy, they always trying to help me have as many … read more
A beautiful town, a wonderful house and simply an absolutely great family.
Gugga, Siggi, Sölvi, Uni & Garpur are incredibly friendly, open and super super hospitable.
I felt at home from the first second and was able to gain unforgettable experiences.
I always got support for my plans and Gugga was … read more
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Gugga and Siggi always show appreciation for my work and most importantly, make sure I do same for myself. Despite being super busy, they always trying to help me have as many … read more
A beautiful town, a wonderful house and simply an absolutely great family.
Gugga, Siggi, Sölvi, Uni & Garpur are incredibly friendly, open and super super hospitable.
I felt at home from the first second and was able to gain unforgettable experiences.
I always got support for my plans and Gugga was … read more
I'm beyond grateful to Gugga and Siggi for welcoming me with open arms, making me feel part of the family and always taking good care of me. They helped me in so many ways I can't even tell.
Saga, Uni and Sölvi are so mature and easy to … read more
Most importantly to me is the … read more
I never had any problems, my room was nice and Akureyri is such a beautiful town! It's calm, safe and clean, with an amazing scenery. Gugga was such a good host, the whole family welcomed me like I was a family member, Gugga always made sure that I have everything … read more
I helped out in the house and was looking after Garpur, the most adorable puppy in the world. He is such a happy dog and never fails to brighten up your day! :-)
Everyone in the family is busy with work, school, sports, … read more
I help with cleaning and tidying the house which I really enjoy doing it. Apart from that, I was lucky enough to have chance checking … read more
I had an amazing time in iceland with this family, I really felt at home from the first minute with them, I would love that I could spend more time with them but it was short time but I really enjoyed muchisimo! I met also other workawayers and had a great time having free time with them, I learnt a lot about this … read more
I had a grrrrreat time, lots of laughs, good talks and felt welcome from the first moment I arrived at the house!
Family - you're absolutely awesome and will always have a special place in my heart!:heart:
They were warm and welcoming from the very moment I arrived.
They even arranged a ride for me from Reykjavik, which was so very helpful, as I wasn't familiar with the bus system.
The work was satisfying, and not demanding at all.. ideal if you like to be tidy and keep things clean and … read more
Gugga always tried to introduce many different people to me (Icelanders and other workawayers). I never felt lonely. They live in a great location, you … read more
All in all was it just perfect and this family was the Start for a lot of great things that happened on my Icelandtrip ( especial because of Gugga)
I felt like a Part of the family and the time here was just great .
I would definitely would do it again . To go to this family was the best decision !
I could write a book about "why you … read more
The family made me feel welcomed from the first day on, and I really enjoyed living with them. The kids really appreciate someone who interacts with them, even the little one who doesn't even speak English yet. Well, made me learn some Icelandic.
There is quite some cleaning to do in the house, … read more
I got enough free time to go out in the evening, go swimming or riding. Gugga invited other workawayers from Akureyri, so I always had someone to join for some small trips. I really miss the time … read more
the work was nice (i really like cleaning, so it was perfect for me!) and i also had a lot of free time. the house is close to the center and there are a lot of bars, coffeeshops and other nice places just to sit in the sun and to read a book :)
i had many nice talks with gugga and siggi about … read more
Work was just fine and during my stay, they helped me to experience different places in Akureyri and its surroundings. There is so much to see in Iceland! For a big plus, I also get to try ice hockey hahah.
If you are … read more
