The 3 Workshops & Classes in Iceland That Survive a Bad Forecast

1.The Wool Monster Workshop – make your own souvenir!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $91Our pick

At The Skrimsli Workshop near Reykjavik, you and your private group create your own wool monster souvenir in about an hour. The English-language session introduces local craft traditions in a playful, hands-on setting. You meet at Lambhagi 17 in Álftanes, about 20 minutes from central Reykjavik, and return there when the workshop ends.

“Great fun for my wife and daughter. Such a unique experience and a super memory of Iceland. Highly recommended to all.”

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2.Viking Knife–Making Workshop in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $404

Spend about six hours in Mosfellsbær learning to make a Viking-style knife and leather sheath with Icelandic craftsman Palli. You will shape, sand, polish, and finish your knife under close guidance, using natural materials collected in Iceland. A traditional lunch, tea, and coffee are included. The group is limited to 10 people.

“I had such an enjoyable, educational and relaxing experience in the Viking Knife-Making Workshop. It will be a good-feeling memory of my travel to Iceland and a beautiful knife to take home. Our instructor Pali (sp?) was so patient, talenteRead more”

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3.Icelandic Cooking Class in Downtown Reykjavik with Musical Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $314

Join Icelandic hosts Iris and Nonni for a four-hour private cooking class in their Reykjavik home. Choose lunch or dinner, help prepare two seasonal dishes, and share the meal with local drinks. Add a market visit for a closer look at Icelandic farming and ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available with advance notice.

“My adult sons and I participated in this cooking experience. We had a wonderful time - shopping locally, helping with the food prep, and then enjoying a great and diverse meal. Iris was a perfect hostess. She even purchased fermented shark for us to try. That was an experience. Iris provided a very relaxed as well as educational experience for us. I would definitely recommend!”

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