The Snaefellsas Community, Hellnar, Snaefellsnes, West Iceland. The first intentional community in Iceland.

The Snaefellsas Community was formally established in 1995 when the first family moved to Brekkubaer. The community was from the very beginning based upon ecological, spiritual and self-sustainable principles. The operation within the community started slowly, as people were searching how to create an income under new conditions. Many changes occurred in the community in 1997 when four families decided to build their own small houses within it. From then on one can say that there has been a steady progress in the structure of the community and the economy of the community members. Within the community one can now find a tour operation, a guesthouse, a campground and a small publishing house.
The Snaefellsas Community became a member of Global Eco-Village Network in the summer of 2000.

Environmental Policy
The Snaefellsas Community has formed a special environmental policy, which is in full accordance with Local Agenda 21. It constitutes i.e. of the following:

Our aim is to live in a non-toxic environment.

All cultivation within the community is organic and no toxic is used.

We only use eco-friendly soaps and detergents within the community.

We take care of our water resources and use of other energy is at a minimum.

Parked cars are not left with engines running within the community area.

All refuse in the community is sorted.

The Community annually plants trees on its land.

The Community is a member of GEN.

We protect and restore the cultural heritage at Hellnar.

We're instrumental in putting up signs at places of interest at Hellnar.

The inhabitants of the Snaefellsas Community - 2000
Mr. Gudlaugur Bergmann and Ms. Gudrun G. Bergmann, Solbrekka, Gudlaugur eđa Gudrun
Ms. Gudridur Hannesdottir and Mr. Johann Thoroddsson, Skjolbrekka, Gudridur og Johann
Mr. Ketill Sigurjonsson and Ms. Sveinbjorg Eyvindsdottir, Valabrekka, Ketill og Sveinbjorg

Within the community there are several building sites available for further development. Present day community members welcome any new members who would like to explore this way of living. Further information can be obtained from Mr. Gudlaugur Bergmann; call at + 354 435 6810 or send an E-mail.