Imagine knitting in the shadow of majestic fjords, the smell of fresh wool in your hands, while steam from natural hot springs curls into the crisp Arctic air. Now picture yourself learning the intricate craft of Icelandic lopapeysa sweaters from a renowned local designer, surrounded by landscapes so breathtaking they feel otherworldly. Welcome to the Westfjords of Iceland—where knitting, nature, and tradition combine for an experience that will not only enrich your craft but leave you with lifelong memories.
Overview
- Group Size: 10 – 12
- Activity Level: Easy
- Tour Length: 9 days / 8 nights
- Lodging: 3-star hotels
- Single Room Option: Limited availability
- Pre-Tour: US-Based support
- On Tour: 24/7 Tour Leader
Includes
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Driver guide
- Knitting designer guide
- Tour Leader
- Project materials
- Some meals
- Lodging
- Private Transportation
- Pre-departure meeting
- Group WhatsApp chat
- Detailed packing list
- Photo sharing platform
Excludes
- Airfare
- Most Meals
- Gratuity $300 USD
- Travel insurance
Tour Highlights
- Learn Icelandic Lopapeysa Knitting from the Experts
Gain firsthand instruction from renowned Icelandic knitting designer Bergrós, as you create your own doll-sized lopapeysa sweater. From yarn selection to traditional techniques, you’ll dive deep into the heritage of Icelandic knitting. - Explore the Rugged Beauty of the Westfjords
Journey through Iceland’s most remote and picturesque region, from the stunning Dynjandi Waterfall to golden beaches and towering fjords. This untouched landscape offers the perfect backdrop for both knitting and relaxation. - Meet Local Artisans and Experience Icelandic Culture
Get invited into the homes of Icelandic artisans, where you’ll hear stories, share meals, and immerse yourself in local traditions. Visit fiber shops like Garnakista and discover the heart of Icelandic craftsmanship. - Relax in Natural Geothermal Pools
Unwind in geothermal pools by the sea, soaking in the warmth while surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the Westfjords. A perfect way to relax your hands after a day of knitting! - Unique Historical and Cultural Experiences
Visit historical sites like the Westfjord Heritage Museum and the traditional fisherman’s hut at Ósvör. Learn about the history of the region while exploring small fishing villages and local landmarks. - Knit, Craft, and Dine in Scenic Locations
Enjoy knitting workshops in cozy, scenic settings like country hotels, with delicious Icelandic meals included throughout the tour. Dine at the famous Tjöruhúsið and taste the local flavors of the Westfjords. - Wild Arctic Landscapes
Drive through the largest and longest fjord, Ísafjarðardjúp, and stop to admire wildlife like seals and eagles. Experience the natural wonders of the Westfjords up close, with stops at viewpoints and traditional farms along the way. - A Knitter’s Adventure with a Sense of Community
From beginners to advanced knitters, everyone will feel at home on this tour. Share your passion with fellow travelers and local experts, creating a unique community that values the beauty of both knitting and Iceland’s landscapes.
Available Tour Dates
September 18 – 26, 2026
Limited Spots Available!!
Tour Leader: Tara Short
This tour is for everyone who shares a passion for knitting, no matter what your skill level. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn, or a seasoned knitter looking to master new techniques, this trip offers something for everyone. With expert guidance from professional knitting designer Bergrós and friendly local Icelanders, you’ll not only improve your craft but also gain an insider’s perspective on Icelandic life. You’ll be welcomed into the homes of artisans, feel the warmth of a shared tradition, and knit alongside like-minded travelers who appreciate the art of creation and the magic of Iceland.
Beginners to advanced knitters, lovers of nature, and anyone yearning for an intimate cultural experience, this tour is your chance to knit your way through Iceland’s untouched Westfjords. Join us and weave your own story into the fabric of this enchanting land.
Meet Your Team
Inga Guðjonsdóttier
Local Guide
Bergrós Kjartansdóttir
Knitting Instructor
Tara Short
Tour Leader
Ingibjörg Guðjónsdóttir (Inga) – Your Cultural Guide
With over 30 years as a local guide in Iceland, Inga is a storyteller, historian, former fashion designer, and cultural expert. She offers deep insights into Icelandic traditions, particularly the role of women in sheep farming and textile production. As you explore the countryside, visit local farms, and uncover the stories woven into Icelandic life, Inga ensures that every moment connects knitting to the nation’s rich heritage.
Bergrós Kjartansdóttir – Your Knitting Instructor
A renowned Icelandic knitting designer, poet, and author from the Westfjords, Bergrós brings a creative and scholarly approach to the craft. Inspired by Icelandic nature, Norse mythology, and centuries-old traditions, she will guide you in knitting a doll-sized Lopapeysa so that you have the skills to make a full-sized sweater.
Tara Short – Tour Leader
CEO / Founder of Green Edventures Tours and environmental educator adventurer, who ensures a seamless pre-trip experience, and provides logics assistant along side Inga and Bergrós.
Together they create a dynamic team that blends cultural discovery, hands-on creativity, and adventure whose expertise and passion bring the tour to life.
Available Tour Dates
September 18 – 26, 2026
Limited Spots Available!
Tour Leader: Tara Short
Tour Map
Isafjordur
Borgarnes
Keflavik
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at the Keflavik International Airport (KEF) – Westfjords
- Arrival in Keflavík: We’ll greet you at Keflavík Airport OR Bus Stop 8 in Reykjavík for those who arrive early. Detailed travel parameters will be provided.
- Visit to a local yarn store: Here, you’ll select your lopapeysa yarn and prepare for the knitting workshops ahead. We provide yarn for your doll-sized Lopapeysa sweater. Participants can purchase lopi yarn for their full size sweaters.
- Tour of the Ístex Lopi Factory: Explore the home of Icelandic wool production, where you’ll see how this versatile fiber is transformed into the beloved lopapeysa yarn from farm to factory.
- Journey to the Westfjords: After our tour, we’ll drive to the southern part of the Westfjords, where we’ll settle into a country hotel for the next two nights. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel (included).
Day 2: Knitting with Bergrós & Geothermal Pool by the Sea
- Meet Bergrós
Connect with your knitting designer, storyteller, and new friend. A lifelong artist, Bergrós blends technique, creativity, and Icelandic tradition in every workshop. - Lopapeysa Workshop
Begin crafting your doll-sized lopapeysa while learning the skills to create a full-sized sweater. Hear stories of Iceland’s knitting heritage passed down through generations. - Afternoon Relaxation
After lunch, unwind in one of the Westfjords’ natural geothermal pools—where steaming mineral waters meet the sea in a serene, unforgettable setting. - Evening Gathering
Return to the hotel for dinner and a cozy evening inspired by Iceland’s creative spirit.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Day 3: Journey to Ísafjörður
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Scenic Drive North
After breakfast, travel through sweeping valleys, coastal cliffs, and fjords on the way to Ísafjörður, the heart of the Westfjords. -
Visit to a Family Sheep Farm
Meet local farmers, learn how wool begins its journey from hillside to yarn, and enjoy coffee and pastries as you hear stories of rural Icelandic life. -
Stop at Dynjandi Waterfall
Explore one of Iceland’s most stunning natural landmarks—a tiered cascade known as the “jewel of the Westfjords.” -
Fjordside Journey
Continue along coastal roads lined with fishing villages, golden beaches, and quiet inlets where seabirds and seals are often seen. -
Evening in Ísafjörður
Arrive in the cultural center of the Westfjords and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the harbor.
Meals: Breakfast included
Day 4: Knitting with Bergrós & Exploring Ísafjörður
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Private Workshop with Bergrós
Spend the morning in Bergrós’ cozy home for a hands-on knitting session that blends technique, storytelling, and Icelandic culture. Continue developing your lopapeysa skills and colorwork under her expert guidance. -
Homemade Lunch
Enjoy a warm, home-cooked soup & bread prepared by Bergrós & Inga, reflecting Iceland’s simple and heartfelt traditions. -
Explore Ísafjörður
Visit Norspöllinn community center to watch short films about life in the fjords and step inside a nostalgic 1980s Icelandic kitchen. -
Netagerðin Grænagarði Visit
Discover how fishing nets are repurposed into art and join a unique knitting session surrounded by local craftspeople. -
Westfjords Heritage Museum & Local Yarn Shops
Learn about the region’s fishing and cultural history, then browse local yarn stores for inspiration drawn from the fjords. -
Dinner at Tjöruhúsið
Savor freshly caught seafood served family-style in a historic timber house by the harbor.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Day 5: Knitting Techniques & Exploring Bolungavík
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Morning Workshop with Bergrós
Return to Bergrós’ home studio to refine your lopapeysa knitting skills. Learn finishing techniques like binding off, weaving in ends, and maintaining even tension for a polished result. -
Afternoon Excursion to Bolungavík
Visit one of the Westfjords’ oldest fishing villages and explore the Ósvör Maritime Museum, a restored 19th-century fisherman’s hut that reveals the resilience of Iceland’s seafaring past. -
Optional Bolafjall Viewpoint
Weather permitting, drive up to Bolafjall for sweeping views across fjords, the open sea, and, on clear days, even Greenland in the distance. -
Evening Dinner
Enjoy a cozy meal at a favorite local restaurant featuring creative dishes made with regional ingredients.
Meals: Breakfast included
Day 6: Finishing Touches & Stories from the Edge — Ísafjörður’s Culture
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Morning Workshop with Bergrós
Continue your lopapeysa project in Bergrós’ cozy home studio as she shares reflections on “edges”—how each first stitch sets the tone and how circles protect and connect generations of knitters. Hear the touching story of Inga’s great-grandmother, whose mittens unknowingly linked the two women long before they met. -
Afternoon in Ísafjörður
Visit Norspöllinn to watch short films capturing the sharp contrasts of Westfjords life—stormy winters, warm kitchens, and the humor that keeps remote communities thriving. -
The Dollhouse Museum
Step into a world of love and legacy where a grandmother’s promise to her granddaughter became a museum honoring imagination and devotion. -
Craft Beer Tasting at Dokkan Brewery
Conclude the day at Ísafjörður’s local brewery, tasting beers inspired by the sea and celebrating friendship, creativity, and the beauty of living on the edge.
Meals: Breakfast included
Day 7: Southbound Journey Through the Fjords — Ísafjörður to Laugarhóll
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Farewell to Bergrós
After breakfast, say bless bless to your knitting mentor and new friend as you begin the scenic drive south from Ísafjörður. -
Journey Along Ísafjarðardjúp
Travel through this vast and tranquil fjord and its six neighboring inlets, each offering stunning views of still waters and dramatic peaks. -
Stop at Litli-Bær Farm
Enjoy coffee and pastries in a charming turf-roofed farmhouse overlooking the fjord—often with seals basking on nearby rocks and eagles gliding overhead. -
Mountain Pass Views
Continue over Steingrímsfjarðarheiði, a high pass that reveals sweeping views of the Westfjords’ rugged beauty. -
Evening at Laugarhóll
Arrive at your peaceful country hotel and unwind in the natural hot spring pool, reflecting on the landscapes and connections that defined your Westfjords adventure.
Meals: Breakfast included
Day 8: Culture, Crafts, & Coastal Villages - Laugarhóll to Reykjavík
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Scenic Journey South
Travel through the picturesque fjords of Bjarnarfjörður and Búðardalur, where sweeping valleys and coastal views capture the quiet beauty of rural Iceland. -
Local Encounters with Ingibjörg
Spend time with our friend and local host, Ingibjörg, who will share her stories, insight, and deep connection to the land and its traditions. -
Visit to Ullarþelið Wool Workshop
Stop at a boutique workshop featuring exquisite hand-knit Icelandic garments and learn how modern artisans continue the timeless craft of wool making. -
Icelandic Sheep Farming Museum
Discover how sheep have shaped Iceland’s culture and communities for centuries at Sauðfjársetur, the national museum dedicated to this enduring tradition. -
Farewell Dinner in Borgarnes
Enjoy a final group dinner overlooking the bay—a celebration of friendship, creativity, and shared experiences in Iceland. -
Overnight in Reykjavík
Return to the capital for your final night in Iceland.
Meals: Breakfast included
Day 9: Relaxing Sky Lagoon - Reykjavik to Keflavík Airport
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Breakfast at the Hotel
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your final day in Iceland begins. -
Sky Lagoon’s 7-Step Ritual
Immerse yourself in Iceland’s signature wellness experience, featuring warm geothermal pools, cold plunges, steam rooms, saunas, and fresh ocean air. This rejuvenating ritual offers the perfect balance of relaxation and renewal before your journey home. -
Post-Spa Refresh
Take advantage of the spa’s modern facilities—showers, changing rooms, and blow dryers—to prepare for travel feeling refreshed and restored. -
Group Transfer to the Airport
Depart Reykjavík together for Keflavík International Airport, with a planned group drop-off at 1:30 PM for afternoon flights back to the USA.
Meals: Breakfast included
Reviews
What our adventurers say about the Iceland Women’s West Fjords Lopapeysa Knitting Tour
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September 2025 Knitting Iceland tour with Tara, Inga and Bergros was fantastic! Organized with delicious food and comfortable lodgings in spectacular locations in the Westfjords. Inga and Bergros generously … More shared their culture, knowledge and love of Iceland which was the richest part of the trip for me. Bergros is a top notch designer and creative artist but also a literary historian, nature lover and patient teacher. Inga was a ball of energy, joy and also generous with her personal stories that made us love not just the landscape but the incredible people who come from it. I felt safe and cared about the entire time. The knitting was fantastic and the group open for adventure. Easily one of the best trips of my life.
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My first experience traveling alone could not have gone smoother. Green Edventures offered a woman-focused great experience: wonderful foods, great sites, friendly and safe, educational and inspiring. … More I am not well-traveled, but I definitely picked the best place to have a first-time experience that left me wanting to travel again. Iceland felt safe. The pace is relaxed. While Reykjavik is definitely the "hot spot" for many tourists, I would challenge people to consider time to explore. The Westfjords was my trip destination and although getting there was time consuming, there was so much to see along the way. I would book another trip with Green Edventures and/or return to Iceland again. Wonderful trip!!
F.A.Q.
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How much knitting experience do I need to have?
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Is airfare included in the price?
Why aren't lunches and dinners included?
Where do we stay?
What do we eat on the tour?
Breakfast are provided by the hotels. Most are European continental. A European continental breakfast is light and simple, featuring fresh breads, croissants, jams, cheeses, cold cuts, yogurt, fruit, and muesli.
Drinks include coffee, tea, and juices, with occasional hard-boiled eggs but few hot items. Some hotels will have scrambled eggs, beans, and bacon.
Lunches ( 1 included at Bergrós home kitchen)
Examples hearty soups with bread, fish and chips, open-faced sandwiches, burgers, andskyr. Popular
options on the go includepylsur (hot dogs). Price for lunch is about $20 -30 USD
Dinners ( 1 included)
Dinners in Iceland at most tourist locations feature fresh, local ingredients, often highlighting seafood
and lamb. Common menu items include:
- Fresh Fish: Cod, haddock, Arctic char, or salmon, often grilled or baked, served with vegetables and potatoes.
- Lamb: Icelandic lamb is tender and flavorful, usually prepared as lamb chops, roasted lamb, or lamb stew.
- Seafood Soup: A creamy soup made with shrimp, mussels, or local fish, often served with bread.
- Plokkfiskur: A traditional dish of mashed fish, potatoes, and béchamel sauce, served with rye bread.
- Vegetarian Options: Dishes featuring root vegetables, barley, and local greens, often in the form of salads, vegetable stews, or grain bowls.Skyr Desserts: Icelandic yogurt-like skyr served with berries, honey, or in cheesecakes.
Dinners cost $30-50 USD per main entree. Starters, desserts, and beverages are additional.
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