Solheimar is a world renowned sustainable community known for its artistic and ecological atmosphere where about 100 people live and work together. It was founded in 1930 by Sesselja Hreindís Sigmundsdóttir (1902-1974). It is a small village set out in the countryside, characterized by vegetation, open common spaces and buildings that nicely co-exist with the landscape. Solheimar is blessed with enough space for residential and common housing and there are ideal conditions for outdoor activities in the village, which play a big part in the residents' health and well- being. The Solheimar community focuses on the growth and development of man and nature. The social emphasis is that different individuals are offered variable opportunities to work, live, and socialize.

There over 100 residents in Solheimar, who are very diverse, including disabled people, long-time unemployed people, prisoners and long-term patients. They range widely in age and some have been here most of their lives. Roughly 45 of the residents have special needs. The majority of the residents work in the village, but a few work elsewhere. Ten to fifteen people live elsewhere and commute to work here. The children attend school in nearby Minni-Borg. The focus is on the individual and his/her development rather than the actual reason why people are living in Solheimar.

***Description added by FIC from community website***