From Trauma to Freedom & Inner Sovereignty – Nature Retreat | Iceland | Laugavegur Trail | 17 days
Would you like to finally take the helm of your own life?
Discover what provides you with real, lasting stability and shows you your own unique path at every moment — all while clearing your head during long walks in beautiful natural settings!
Is there anything more healing than a Safe Space of Trust, Connection and Belonging where we don’t have to hide anything and feel seen, heard, acknowledged, held and accompanied without anybody wanting to change us so that everything can transform and the best within us can surface?
Are you ready for an Adventure from the limits of the mind to the Wisdom of the Heart walking at wonderful spots out in Nature engaging authentically Heart to Heart?
What we will do and what will happen
What is the one thing that can offer you true security in a world becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable? Is it money? Power? Fame? Success? Possessions? Control? What good is all that if the next war might be just around the corner? Or if you have to fear for your life when you step out onto the street? Or when you no longer know what is true amidst the sea of information? Or when the sheer volume of disinformation makes it impossible to discern whom and what you can still trust? And when it is unclear where — or how — safety can even be found?
True and singular security and stability lie in perceiving your inner impulses in every moment and following them—and in ceasing to focus on the outside world as a guide for your decisions. For we are living in times where the rational mind reaches its limits, and we must connect with deeper dimensions within ourselves to let them guide us. And that is what our time together will be about. At the same time, we will spend plenty of time in beautiful natural settings, clearing our heads as we walk. For only a free mind is trustworthy and reliable.
Are you ready for the
Adventure
and to embrace your most
profound
Being?
What you will take away from this event
- ● The experience of a space of Connection and Trust
- ● More clarity about what and who you really are
- ● More clarity about what you can really lean on and trust for guidance
- ● More clarity about your beliefs, coping and compensation strategies, attachment styles and why you are the way you are
- ● More compassion with difficult parts, states and emotions of yourself and others
- ● More capacity to hold space and accompany others emotionally meeting them with humility, curiosity and compassion
- ● Equal opportunities for more introverted people to express themselves and feeling seen and heard without having to compete with more outgoing people
Caution
We need to bring all our food for the first 7 days since there will be no possibility to buy some out in nature. The huts sell packed food but it is sold for the price of gold. We can refill our water on the way. There are kitchen on the huts where we can cook or prepare our expedition food. Our backpacks will therefore weigh from about 23 to 26 kg. Make sure that you are in the necessary physical condition and willing to walk with such a weight.
On a shoestring / Accommodation
If you need to keep track of your finances there is the possibility to spend more nights sleeping in tents at the hostel and the 5 mountain huts. Nevertheless I wouldn’t recommend using that option at Hraftinnusker and Baldvinsskáli since sudden snowfalls are quite common. Unless you are a hardcore adventurer because there were a lot of people sleeping in snow covered tents the last time. If the huts are already booked many of us will have to resort to that option anyway. Prices range from 1322 – 1905 euros depending on what you chose.
Food
For the first 7 days we need to bring all of our food. There won’t be time to buy anything apart from the starting point of the Laugavegur trail. Most probably it will be very expensive there. Best choice is to bring expedition food. I can assist you with that. Iceland is extremely costly. So we will only exceptionally go for lunch or dinner and buy food in the supermarket instead.
Rental cars
After the first 7 days we will rent cars, a van or a bus to get around. Depending on the amount of participants we will opt for the most economic solution. The cost for rental, fuel and transfer to the airport will be divided equally among all participants. In case the spent amount is inferior to the deposit the equivalent will be refunded. If the cost is more elevated an additional payment will be necessary.
Preparation
We will meet one or more times personally or online (Zoom) to discuss the details and to exchange our experience. All questions can be asked.
Modification of the itinerary, schedule and plan
If we all agree we can do modifications to the planned places to visit, schedule and plans after the first 7 days if it seems too much, too stressful or maybe even too little for some of us.
Conflict resolution
Experience has shown that the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails and the trips to Iceland in general have a tremendously transformative effect that brings up unresolved issues, suppressed feelings and parts of our personality that activate behaviour patterns and coping mechanisms that tend to lead to tensions and conflict in the group. A fact that carries a tremendous potential for emotional growth if we assume responsibility for our emotions without blaming and accusing others. Through signing up to this event we all commit to be willing to sit down with the whole group and express our feelings and projections self-responsibly in order to settle conflicts without blaming, attacking and accusing others. Most conflicts are based on projections, interpretations and misunderstandings and their resolution can create a lot of connection and cohesion in the group. And if the cause for the conflict is a real injustice that can also be addressed and settled if the unmet needs that lead to the conflict are expressed.
Details
16Event fee1322 – 1905 euros + 350 euros deposit for rental cars, van or bus.
| Duration | 17 days |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Friday 28.08.2026 at Reykjavik airport |
| Departure | Sunday 13.09.2026 |
| Meeting point | Reykjavik airport or hostel |
| Target group | Adults |
| Participants | max. |
| Please get in touch if you need to keep track of your finances for a discount! | |
| Accommodation | Mountain huts, hostels and campsites sleeping in tents |
| Event facilitation | Oliver |
| Places to visit | a lot |
Includes
- ● Event Facilitation and Guidance
- ● Accommodation in huts, hostels and possibly campsites
- ● Transport to Landmannalaugar and back from Skogafoss to Reykjavik
- ● Transfer from the airport to the hostel
- ● 350 euro deposit for rental cars, vans or bus
Does not include
- ● Food not included
- ● Flight not included
- ● Rental car, fuel and bus for rental car pickup not included
Program
Friday, August 27th, 2027
We will meet at the airport or at the hostel according to prior agreement. After everybody has arrived we will gather to get to know each other and to share important information.
Saturday, August 28th, 2027
Introduction to the “Language of Connection” – Activities to build Security, Trust and Connection in the group. First possibilities to enter the “Circle of Wisdom”.
- 1. 10:00 Meeting in the circle and start of the activities
- 2. 14:00 Lunch
- 3. 15:30 Activities
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Activities if necessary
Sunday, August 29th, 2027
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 6:30 We will be picked up on front of the hostel by the bus to Landmannalaugar.
- 2. Nature Experience (Landmannalaugar to Hraftinusker hut)
- 3. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
Distance:10 kmAscent:500 mDescent:80 mMinimum Height:620 mMaximum Height:1060 m
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Monday, August 30th, 2027
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00: Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Hraftinnusker to Álftavatn hut)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
Distance:14,8 kmAscent:300 mDescent:790 mMinimum Height:540 mMaximum Height:1120 m
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2027
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00: Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Álftavatn to Emstrur hut)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
Distance:10 kmAscent:450 mDescent:450 mMinimum Height:10 mMaximum Height:360 m
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2027
Laugavegur trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Emstrur to Þórsmörk)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
Distance:10 kmAscent:450 mDescent:450 mMinimum Height:10 mMaximum Height:360 m
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2027
Laugavegur trail
Stay in Þórsmörk for one day
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Váhnakur vantage point)
- 4. Stakkholtsgjá Canyon (optional)
- 5. Dinner
- 6. Evening circle
Distance Váhnakur:10 kmDistance Stakkholtsgjá Canyon:7 kmAscent:350 mDescent:370 mMinimum Height:220 mMaximum Height:410 m
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Friday, September 3rd, 2027
Fimmvörðuháls trail
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Nature Experience (Eyjafjallajökull glacier, Þórsmörk to Fimmvörðuháls / Baldvinsskáli hut)
- 4. Dinner
- 5. Evening circle
Distance:13 kmAscent:870 mDescent:210 mMinimum Height:220 mMaximum Height:1050 m
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Saturday, September 4th, 2027
Fimmvörðuháls trail
- 1. 8:00 Morning activities
- 2. Nature Experience (Fimmvörðuháls / Baldvinsskáli hut to Skogáfoss Waterfall)
- 3. Skogáfoss Waterfall
- 4. Bus back to the hostel in Reykjavik
- 5. Dinner
- 6.Evening circle
Distance:13.4 kmAscent:0 mDescent:870 mMinimum Height:20 mMaximum Height:890 m
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Sunday, September 5th, 2027
The Golden Circle
Picking up the rental cars by bus at Reykjavik airport
- 1. Breakfast till the rental cars arrive. We will drive to the different locations by car.
- 2. Þingvellir National Park
- 3. Gulfoss Waterfall
- 4. Strokkur Geyser
- 5. Kerið crater
- 6. Reykjadalur Hot Spring River (please bring your bathing stuff to have a dip)
- 7. Dinner
- 8. Evening circle
Monday, September 6th, 2027
The South Circle I
- 1. 8:00: We will pack our stuff and leave the hostel to spend the night in a different place in the south
- 2. Gjáin Oasis
- 3. Haifoss Waterfall
- 4. Seljalandsfoss
- 5. Skogafoss Waterfall
- 6. Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara
- 7. Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
- 8. Þjófafoss, Hundafoss, Magnúsarfoss and Svartifoss waterfalls
- 9. Accommodation on Skaltafell camping site
- 10. Dinner
- 11. Evening circle
Tuesday, September 7th, 2027
The South Circle II
- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the hostel
- 4. Diamond beach, Jösusárlón Lagoon
- 5. Hoffell Glacier
- 6. Stocksness Black Sand Beach & Vestrahorn Mountain
- 7. Viking Village in Stocksness
- 8. Accommodation on Ásbrandsstaðir camping site
- 9. Dinner
- 10. Evening circle
We will approximately walk 8 km but there is no fixed tour to accurately calculate the distance. We will walk to where we can get a good glimpse.
Wednesday, September 8th, 2027
The North
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the camping site
- 4. Studlagil Canyon
- 5. Dettifoss Waterfall
- 6. Asbyrgi Canyon
- 7. Hverir Geothermal Area
- 8. Lake Myavatn
- 9. Godafoss Waterfall
- 10. Accommodation on the Hamrar Camping site in Akureyri
- 11. Dinner
- 12. Evening circle
Thursday, September 9th, 2027
The North & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the camping site
- 4. Hvitserkur Rock
- 5. Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfall
- 6. Búðakirkja (Black Church)
- 7. Gatklettur (Rocky Coast)
- 8. Djúpalónssandur (Black Sand Beach and beautiful Rocks)
- 9. Saxhóll Crater
- 10. Accommodation on the Borgarnes Camping, Granatstaðir
- 11. Dinner
- 12. Evening circle
Friday, September 10th, 2027
Reykjanes Peninsula
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. We will pack our stuff and leave the camping site
- 4. Miðlína (The Bridge between continents)
- 5. Valahnúkamöl Cliffs
- 6. Gunnuhver Geothermal area
- 7. Blue Lagoon
- 8. Accommodation back at the hostel in Reykjavik
- 9. Dinner
- 10. Evening circle
Saturday, September 11th, 2027
Reykjavik city
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- 1. 8:00 – 9:00: Breakfast
- 2. 9:00 Morning activities
- 3. Visit to Reykjavik
- 9. Dinner
- 10. Evening circle
Sunday, September 12th, 2027
Flight back home.
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