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Búðardalur, Iceland

The view from my terrace

The view from my terrace

My village Búðardalur

My village Búðardalur

Búðardalur seen from another angle, with mountains in the background

Búðardalur seen from another angle, with mountains in the background

My mom's farm just 5 minutes away from Búðardalur

My mom's farm just 5 minutes away from Búðardalur

Eiríksstaðir, the replica house of the farm of "Eric the red"

Eiríksstaðir, the replica house of the farm of "Eric the red"

Eiríksstaðir and the statue of "Leifur the lucky"

Eiríksstaðir and the statue of "Leifur the lucky"

Guðrúnarlaug, a natural pool named after one of our best known viking women.

Guðrúnarlaug, a natural pool named after one of our best known viking women.

Sælingsdalslaug, the swimming pool 20km from Búðardalur

Sælingsdalslaug, the swimming pool 20km from Búðardalur

One of the greatest view points we have in Dalir region.  The view over the uncountable islands on Breiðafjörður.

One of the greatest view points we have in Dalir region. The view over the uncountable islands on Breiðafjörður.

The great Snæfellsjökull, known from the novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1864) by Jules Verne.

The great Snæfellsjökull, known from the novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1864) by Jules Verne.

Kirkjufell and Kirkufellsfoss - Snæfellsnes region - about 2 hours away from Búðardalur

Kirkjufell and Kirkufellsfoss - Snæfellsnes region - about 2 hours away from Búðardalur

Dynjandi, one of my favorite waterfalls.  It is in the Westfjords about 3 hours from Búðardalur

Dynjandi, one of my favorite waterfalls. It is in the Westfjords about 3 hours from Búðardalur

Látrabjarg, the most western part of Iceland, and Europe.  A magnificent nature where you can see the cute puffins.

Látrabjarg, the most western part of Iceland, and Europe. A magnificent nature where you can see the cute puffins.

Bifröst in Borgarfjörður region, about 40 minutes from Búðardalur.

Bifröst in Borgarfjörður region, about 40 minutes from Búðardalur.

Hraunfossar in Borgarfjörður region.

Hraunfossar in Borgarfjörður region.

Hvítserkur in Húnaþing region, the north part of the country.  About 1,5 hours away from Búðardalur.

Hvítserkur in Húnaþing region, the north part of the country. About 1,5 hours away from Búðardalur.

The swimming pool in Hofsós in northern Iceland.  A magnificent view of the nature from the pool.  About 3 hours from Búðardalur

The swimming pool in Hofsós in northern Iceland. A magnificent view of the nature from the pool. About 3 hours from Búðardalur

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January 18, 2026 - January 01, 2027 1 days

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A duplex house in west Iceland, right by the sea, with a magnificent view over the fjord, from the backyard

Note! Due to allergy we can not take care of any animals!

My house is a wooden duplex house in a very small village in west Iceland. There are 2 apartments in the house, possible to use them separately or both for the same family. The bigger one is about 130 sqm and has an open kitchen into the living room, one bathroom, 3 bedrooms, laundry room and a garage that is used as a bedroom. The smaller one is about 70 sqm and has a kitchen with a little TV area, bathroom with a washing machine and 2 rooms.

The house has a garden/terrace with a magnificent view over the fjord. From this village, it is easy to take day trips to all directions and one could manage to see a big part of the country by just taking day trips from there. Dalasýsla region has many historical places and the people is proud of their heritage that we can trace to the Norwegian Vikings and an Irish princess. The past is hidden in every corner, place names and farm names. The surroundings also have many of the most beautiful places in Iceland where one can really enjoy the nature.

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Our Family

  • 1 Adults
  • 3 Children
  • 6 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Foster parent

Our Home

  • House Type: Single storey home
  • Environment: In the country
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 8
  • Total Area: 206 m2

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Long-term exchange wanted
  • Home exchange
  • Hospitality offered

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Central heating
  • Baby equipment
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television
  • Piano

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • BBQ

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Car necessary
  • Use/Exchange of car

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français
  • Islenska

Occupation

  • Foster parent

Children

  • Girl - Age: 12
  • Girl - Age: 17
  • Boy - Age: 17

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

References

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