HVERAGERÐI CAMP

Work Project

The work in this camp will be helping grow tomatoes, cucumbers, making tea made out of Icelandic herbs, and also doing some environmental work around the property. They have a Horticultural and Environmental Department, including forestry, gardening, and greenhouses, which is where Worldwide Friends volunteers work most of the time.

Hveragerði is a small town situated 45 km east of Reykjavík, with a population of approximately 1,700 people. It is built on a highly active geothermal zone, which supplies heat to hundreds of greenhouses. The town's name, "hot springs garden," reflects the abundance of geothermal activity in the area, including hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles, and steam vents. This natural wonder is unique in the world as it is located in the middle of a populated area. The WF house is situated in the Rehabilitation and Health Clinic compound.

The surroundings of the WF house offer excellent opportunities for hiking. Hveragerði is renowned for its exceptional hiking spots, such as the Reykjadalur hot river, which can be reached by a 2-hour hike.