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Búðardalur, Iceland

The view from my terrace

The view from my terrace

My house

My house

The front of the house at winter time.

The front of the house at winter time.

The back of the house.

The back of the house.

The living room, panoramic view from the kitchen

The living room, panoramic view from the kitchen

Living room sofa

Living room sofa

The kitchen

The kitchen

The TV area

The TV area

Cozy time, panoramic photo of the TV area and the living room

Cozy time, panoramic photo of the TV area and the living room

The entrance room.

The entrance room.

My room, panoramic photo

My room, panoramic photo

The guest room, panoramic photo

The guest room, panoramic photo

My son's room, in the garage, panoramic photo

My son's room, in the garage, panoramic photo

My daughters room, panoramic photo

My daughters room, panoramic photo

The bathroom

The bathroom

On the porch

On the porch

The view from my back yard

The view from my back yard

Also from the back yard, other direction.

Also from the back yard, other direction.

Same view at winter time

Same view at winter time

The northern lights, picture taken from my back yard by my host daughter.

The northern lights, picture taken from my back yard by my host daughter.

My car, Chevrolet Captiva

My car, Chevrolet Captiva

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

On an exchange in Grenoble, France.  With one of our foster daughters.

On an exchange in Grenoble, France. With one of our foster daughters.

My host daughter from Italy & one of my foster daughters.

My host daughter from Italy & one of my foster daughters.

On an exchange in Granada, Spain with our first foster daughter.

On an exchange in Granada, Spain with our first foster daughter.

My son, me and my host daughter from Germany. Picture taken by the natural pool of Guðrúnarlaug.

My son, me and my host daughter from Germany. Picture taken by the natural pool of Guðrúnarlaug.

My host daughter from China, my son and I. Picture taken in our backyard.

My host daughter from China, my son and I. Picture taken in our backyard.

Pisa in January 2020

Pisa in January 2020

New Years 2020 in Florence

New Years 2020 in Florence

Christmas & New Years 2019 in Italy

Christmas & New Years 2019 in Italy

Jón Leví & my grandmother in Galway, Ireland, Easter 2019.

Jón Leví & my grandmother in Galway, Ireland, Easter 2019.

Jón Leví at his 10th birthday in Ireland.

Jón Leví at his 10th birthday in Ireland.

In Granada, Spain 2018

In Granada, Spain 2018

With my grandmother at the beach in Spain 20017

With my grandmother at the beach in Spain 20017

With my grandmother and my french host parents in front of my french home.

With my grandmother and my french host parents in front of my french home.

My friend and I going to a Céline Dion concert in Paris

My friend and I going to a Céline Dion concert in Paris

Jón Leví and my grandmother, on our way to the Eiffel Tour, my son was a bit scared ;)

Jón Leví and my grandmother, on our way to the Eiffel Tour, my son was a bit scared ;)

In Berlin to visit my host daughter, on our way to our grand tour of France summer 2017.

In Berlin to visit my host daughter, on our way to our grand tour of France summer 2017.

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2016


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
June 09, 2025 - August 15, 2025 1 months

I would like to do 3-4 weeks during the summer vacation in the school.

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

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
  • 1 Children
  • 5 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Foster parent

Our Home

  • House Type: Single storey home
  • Environment: In the country
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Sleeping Capacity: 5
  • Total Area: 136 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
  • Central heating
  • Baby equipment
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • BBQ

Facilities

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

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Germany
  • Portugal
  • France
  • Italy
  • British Columbia, Canada
  • Alberta, Canada

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français
  • Islenska

Occupation

  • Foster parent

Children

  • Boy - Age: 15

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

References

This member has completed 5 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: