Horse trekking guide in Iceland: Dream job or tough reality?

Is being a horse trekking guide in Iceland really the best job in Europe? We follow Elisa, a 22-year-old guide who moved from Germany to Iceland at 18, to find out what the job is really like. From breathtaking landscapes and Icelandic horses to unpredictable tourists and back pain – this is a reality check. Would you rate this job a 10/10? Let us know in the comments! CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Is this Europe’s best job? 00:27 Meet Elisa, horse trekking guide 01:14 What the job involves 01:40 Skills and requirements 02:10 Leading the tours 02:30 Challenges with guests and horses 03:05 Icelandic horses and heritage 03:49 Behind the scenes: caring for horses 04:30 Salary and downsides 04:41 Final rating: dream job or not? #dweuromaxx #iceland #dreamjob -------------------------------------------- CREDITS Report: Gönna Ketels Camera: Robert Richter Edit: Josefine Funck Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger Thumbnail photograph of Iceland: © picture alliance/imageBROKER -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Euromaxx: https://bit.ly/DWEuromaxx_Sub Would you like to find out more about Euromaxx? ▸Website: https://www.dw.com/english/euromaxx ▸Facebook:   / dw.euromaxx   ▸Instagram:   / dw_euromaxx   DW Euromaxx brings you engaging insights into European cultures and lifestyles.