Environment Photography in Hveragerði

Name: Environment Photography in Hveragerði
Start: 2019-07-30
End: 2019-08-25
Location: Hveragerði, Iceland

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Iceland Art Culture Environment Art Culture +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

During this camp participants can share their concern for environmental issues and develop photography skills. If you are interested in topics such as: climate change, waste management, animal protection, sustainable solutions and you also love taking photographs, then this project is for you! We will focus on different environmental issues through a selection of workshops, discussions and educational visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers & travellers!

💼 What the programme involves

You will have time to put theory into practice and explore the surroundings of the town of Hveragerði. We may visit local projects focused on environment, which can include hands-on volunteering activities or guided visits. Some examples include cleaning actions, a visit to a geothermal power plant or a recycling centre, or a local exhibition. These, however, are dependent on the availability of our partners and the weather conditions. This is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. Everybody is expected to contribute their own knowledge and experience. Participants should also take advantage of the opportunity to share about their own culture or country, such as food, music, games or films with the international group. SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, as exploring the town and some stunning nature attractions in the surroundings or other visits part of the camp.

🏠 Accommodation on site

SEEDS volunteers will be staying in a small local house with access to kitchen, bathroom and shower. The facilities are basic and everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. The group will sleep in shared rooms (on mattresses on the floor or bunk beds) and everyone shall bring their own sleeping bags. We will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the international evening.

📍 About the location

Hveragerði is a South-Iceland town renowned for greenhouse gardening and its geothermal springs. It is located 45 km from Reykjavik, and may be seen from the vantage point of the Kambar mountain slope, as it spreads out across a 5,000 year-old lava field. Pillars of steam from the numerous hot springs in the town may be seen rising up out of the ground. In summer the town is a green community, abounding in trees. A green revolution is taking place as areas of woodland expand in and around Hveragerði, with the locals working together in order to further develop their blossoming town. The surroundings are a paradise for outdoor activities. To the north of town is one of the country’s largest geothermal areas, Hengill, where plumes of steam can be seen from far. Hiking trails stretch from town through Ölfusdalur valley, into the Hengill volcanic area, all the way to Nesjavellir and Þingvellir National Park. Along the way are warm springs where bathing is possible.

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📅 Available sessions

SEEDS 084.

30/07/2019 → 07/08/2019

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SEEDS 085.

17/08/2019 → 25/08/2019

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

350.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Hveragerði, Iceland

Iceland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Iceland Krona (ISK / kr)

Exchange rate

1 ISK = 0.007321 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 21:27 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Icelandic