Solheimar Eco - Village

Iceland: Rural Areas

Candle-making, weaving, organic soap-making, art, ceramics, woodwork, paper workshop Beeswax and paraffin candles for indoor and outdoor use are produced in the candle-making workshop. Wax sculptures are also produced here and festive candles to c...

Iceland: Rural Areas

In Sólheimar there is always a need for maintenance and the village is constantly undergoing renovation. Sólheimar is looking for a skilful person that is willing to work an important role in the community. Applicants must have experience of workin...

Iceland: Rural Areas

Sesseljuhús is a sustainable building and an educational centre focusing on environmental issues. Educational events take place in a variety of ways throughout the year, such as Study Abroad Programmes for foreign students, educational meetings for ...

Iceland: Rural Areas

Olur, established in 1991, is the only organic forestry in Iceland producing over 400,000 trees every year. Olur is looking for interns that have some background or great interest in forestry. They need to be willing to learn and take directions but ...

Iceland: Rural Areas

Although the bakery is relatively new to Sólheimar, it is already an essential part of life here. Bread, cakes and buns are baked daily and not only sold locally in Vala and Græna Kannan but also have successful sales in Reykjavík. The bakery and ...

Iceland: Rural Areas

With an annual production of 18 tons of organic vegetables, Sunna is one of the largest producers in Iceland. Among other things, Solheimar's local greenhouse grows tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, salad greens, and mini cucumbers. Sunna is looking for...

Iceland: Rural Areas

Vala is the town store that provides a wide range of amenities for the residents and visitors. Organic produce, much of it grown at Sunna, is sold along with other organic and traditional products as well as imported goods to suit the residents' need...