Sólheimar

Solheimar is a world renowned sustainable community known for its artistic and ecological atmosphere where about 100 people live and work together. It was founded in 1930 by Sesselja Hreindís Sigmundsdóttir (1902-1974). It is a small village set out in the countryside, characterized by vegetation, open common spaces and buildings that nicely co-exist with the landscape.

Solheimar has enough space for residential and common housing and there are ideal conditions for outdoor activities in the village, which play a big part in the residents' health and well- being. The Solheimar community focuses on the growth and development of man and nature. The social emphasis is that different individuals are offered variable opportunities to work, live, and socialize.

In 1930 it was the first in the nordic countries to start organic horticulture and the emphasis has always been on making products with organic methods.

The activities in Sólheimar are diverse. You wil find a greenhouse, plant nursery, bakery and food production (that are all organic), workshops, a café, a guesthouse and an environmental centre.