Búðardalur, Iceland

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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

The view from my terrace My village Búðardalur Búðardalur seen from another angle, with mountains in the background My mom's farm just 5 minutes away from Búðardalur Eiríksstaðir, the replica house of the farm of "Eric the red" Eiríksstaðir and the statue of "Leifur the lucky" Guðrúnarlaug, a natural pool named after one of our best known viking women. 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. 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 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. Bifröst in Borgarfjörður region, about 40 minutes from Búðardalur. Hraunfossar in Borgarfjörður region. 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
My house The front of the house at winter time. The back of the house. In the back yard. On the porch. Barbeque on the porch. The kitchen. Kitchen table, seen in to the living room. The living room. TV area. TV area and living room, seen from the kitchen. The entrance hall. Cozy time, panoramic photo of the TV area and the living room The bathroom. My room with a door to the back yard. Also my room. My son's room. Children's room 1. Children's room 2. Children's room 2. The kitchen in the other apartment. The bathroom in the other apartment. Children's room 3, in the other apartment. The guest room, with a door to the back yard. In the other apartment. The guest room, with a door to the back yard. In the other apartment. The piano room, in the other apartment. The view from my back yard Also from the back yard, other direction. Same view at winter time The northern lights, picture taken from my back yard by my host daughter. My car, Chevrolet Captiva

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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Listing Overview

Single storey home
In the country

Property

  • Bedrooms 6
  • Sleeping Capacity 8
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Living Area m2
  • Total Area 206 m2

House rules

  • Small children are welcome Yes
  • Pets are welcome Yes
  • Non-smoking house Yes
  • Pet care wanted No
  • Car necessary Yes

Exchange dates

Exchange dates Length of stay (nb of days) Flexible
January 18, 2026 - January 01, 2027 1 days No

We already have an exchange planned for this year.

Exchange periods

Earliest date Latest date Length of stay (nb of days) Flexible dates
Exchange period 1
Earliest date
2026/01/18
January 18, 2026
Latest date
2027/01/01
January 01, 2027
Length of stay (nb of days)
1 Days
Flexible dates
No

Neighborhood

About the neighborhood

From Búðardalur one can take many day trips to different directions, such as the popular destination of Snæfellsnes is right "by the corner" as is the beautiful Westfjords and Borgarfjörður with all its beauty. Then within just an hour you are in the north part of the country. In Dalasýsla (region of Búðardalur) there is untouched nature and a lot of history. They say that in this region we have the most history (icelandic sagas) in as small area in the whole country.

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Nearest Airport: Keflavík airport

House amenities

Vehicles included in exchange

  • Use/Exchange of car 1
  • Number of bicycles 0
  • Number of children's bicycles 0
  • Number of electrical bicycles 0
  • Use of boat 0

House essentials

Central heating
Baby equipment
Toys and games
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Television
Clothes dryer

House features

Garden
Terrace or deck
BBQ

Instruments

Piano

Accessibility

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Your exchange partner’s home satisfaction rating is 4.5, based on 3 references.

Jónína IS1012584
Exchanged 6 months ago

We loved the exchange with them. Their house was wonderful and all our comunication was great. I really hope to meet them again :)

Jeroen BE1014627
Exchanged 6 months ago

Beschrijving klopt met wat er stond op Intervac.

Jónína IS1012584
Exchanged over 3 years ago

þetta var bara yndislegt í alla staði og góð samskipti við fólkið :) it was just wonderful in every way and good communication with the people :)

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I am a single mother, of one son, who likes to travel the world. I traveled a lot when I was younger and started again about 10 years ago. I have traveled quite a lot the last few years. Did an exchange in France the summer of 2017, then with my grandmother and my son. The summer of 2018 I did an exchange in Spain (through another website/friend), with my son and my then 17 years old foster daughter. Then for Easter 2019 we did an exchange in Ireland, then with my grandmother again. For Christmas & New Years 2019/2020 we exchanged with an Italian family. The summer of 2022 we finally could travel again and had a long exchange in France, with one of our foster daughters and a few friends who came to visit during our long stay there. The summer of 2025 I took my son and 2 fosterchildren on a 7 weeks long trip in western Europe where we took the ferry with our car and drove from Denmark to Barcelona and everything in between. On that trip we did 2 exchanges, one in France and one in Belgium.

Exchange dates

Exchange dates Flexible
18 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 No

We already have an exchange planned for this year.

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

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