- Ce sera pour nous un voyage inoubliable qui restera gravé dans nos mémoires. Merci
Ce sera pour nous un voyage inoubliable qui restera gravé dans nos mémoires. Merci
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Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 17/Jan/2018
We are a family of six, but only two of us will be travelling during the summer 2018
Elvý, a kindergarten teacher, bsc in sociology and a singer
Eyþór, church organist, choir conductor, concert musician with a passion for nature photography
We live a quite healthy lifestyle, enjoy traveling and camping, specially with friends. We are working with music all days, and are therefore attending concert all year around.
Additional languages spoken
Swedish, Norwegian, English
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Musician
Our personal links
serge
France
Ce sera pour nous un voyage inoubliable qui restera gravé dans nos mémoires. Merci
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | France | Italy | Spain |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a bright and open apartment, with 4-5 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a open living room / kitchen. The apartment is well equipped, two refrigerators, freezer, a good tv and sound. A large gas stove and oven. The garden opens to SW and there is a garden table and chairs on the terrace. Also a barbecue. Great for lunch or dinner in the arctic evening sun.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
It's a 5 minute walk from the swimming pool and ten minutes walk from many restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, concert venues and a botanical garden. People from Akureyri claim that the town has the best weather in Iceland...AND IT'S TRUE! Akureyri is a beautiful town with around 18.000 inhabitants. It's the largest town outside the Reykjavík area. It's located in a beautiful fjord. Akureyri tops the Lonely planet's list of best places in Europe 2015 https://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel-tips-and-articles/lonely-planets-best-places-in-europe-2015
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our favorites in Akureyri:
The cultural life - many concerts every week, theatre, galleries
The food - From the tiny Curry Hut to large elegant restaurants (really fresh fish!). Many good cafés.
The nature - Hiking, whale watching, birding, sailing…
Free parking everywhere in town and free busses in town.
For the family - The great swimming pool, playgrounds, golf course, horseback riding
Within two hours drive:
Ferries to two islands
The Christmas house
The amazing fishing town Siglufjörður
Húsavík, „The Whale Watching Capital“
Námaskarð craters
Mývatn with all the stunning lava formations
A lot of quiet places without mass tourism.
Sight seeing flights
Links:
http://www.visitakureyri.is/en
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please let us come back home to a clean and fresh apartment. No smoking. Respect our neighbors and don't play loud music and keep your voices down after 11pm during weekdays.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 17/Jan/2018
We are a family of six, but only two of us will be travelling during the summer 2018
Elvý, a kindergarten teacher, bsc in sociology and a singer
Eyþór, church organist, choir conductor, concert musician with a passion for nature photography
We live a quite healthy lifestyle, enjoy traveling and camping, specially with friends. We are working with music all days, and are therefore attending concert all year around.
Additional languages spoken
Swedish, Norwegian, English
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Musician
Our personal links
serge
France
Ce sera pour nous un voyage inoubliable qui restera gravé dans nos mémoires. Merci
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