Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
18 Apr 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
27
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Details
Description
We are a family living in the beautiful village of Herand in the middle of Hardanger. We live close to the fjord and have an accounting firm and a software company that we live off of + some rental of beds in the summer. We have a small greenhouse and a small farm where we have some vegetables. Summer is a busy time and we need 2-3 positive people to help us with different work.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Practical work. Permaculture vegetable cultivation. Learn about the West Norwegian culture in Herand, a pearl known for its fantastic cultural landscape in the middle of the Hardangerfjord, one of the world's most valued sights.
Help
Gardening, greenhouse work, renovating, housework, easier carpentry, painting and other small work.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Accommodation
Bedroom, own toilet and kitchen with everything needed for cooking included food. Dinner with our family.
What else ...
Our small village is full of cultural historical monuments, fishing opportunities both on land and sea, mountain walks with your own cabin, beach life, skiing in the middle of summer, swimming, restaurant visits and lots of other things.
In the summertime there is plenty of tourists here. We have boats and kayaks that you can borrow.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 323249976585
Feedback (14)
17 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Letara) for host
This was my fourth work away and it was 10/10. My time with Christian and Bjorn was the ideal work away experience, exactly what I wanted to get out of volunteering with work away. Christian and Bjorn have hosted so many volunteers, they were so welcoming from the moment I arrived! It was like spending time was family. The work was so easy and… read more
22 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
Luis was here with us in October 2022. We had a very nice time together and he performed every assignment he was given to our utmost satisfaction. We are grateful for the time we had together, and for everything you helped us with. Hope to meet you again.
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
I'm finally able to sit down and write my review for this amazing workaway experience. I stayed with Christian and Bjørg this last October in beautiful Herand, and what a great time I had there.
From the first moment, I felt very welcomed and they always made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable.
About the tasks, they consisted mostly… read more
From the first moment, I felt very welcomed and they always made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable.
About the tasks, they consisted mostly… read more
7 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I'm sorry for writing so late :( Staying with Christian and Bjørg was my first workaway and I couldn't have asked for a better one. I was there for two weeks in July. The atmosphere they create for their workawayers is awsome. You really feel like you are part of the family. I got to meet some of their children and grandchildren, which was really… read more
25 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie is a beautiful person. She understands quickly and does her very best to solve the tasks she is assigned. It has been a pleasure to work with her. Really wish she could come back one day.
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.9)
17 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Letara) for host
This was my fourth work away and it was 10/10. My time with Christian and Bjorn was the ideal work away experience, exactly what I wanted to get out of volunteering with work away. Christian and Bjorn have hosted so many volunteers, they were so welcoming from the moment I arrived! It was like spending time was family. The work was so easy and… read more
22 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
Luis was here with us in October 2022. We had a very nice time together and he performed every assignment he was given to our utmost satisfaction. We are grateful for the time we had together, and for everything you helped us with. Hope to meet you again.
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
I'm finally able to sit down and write my review for this amazing workaway experience. I stayed with Christian and Bjørg this last October in beautiful Herand, and what a great time I had there.
From the first moment, I felt very welcomed and they always made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable.
About the tasks, they consisted mostly… read more
From the first moment, I felt very welcomed and they always made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable.
About the tasks, they consisted mostly… read more
7 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I'm sorry for writing so late :( Staying with Christian and Bjørg was my first workaway and I couldn't have asked for a better one. I was there for two weeks in July. The atmosphere they create for their workawayers is awsome. You really feel like you are part of the family. I got to meet some of their children and grandchildren, which was really… read more
25 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie is a beautiful person. She understands quickly and does her very best to solve the tasks she is assigned. It has been a pleasure to work with her. Really wish she could come back one day.
(Excellent
)
8 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Leyla) for host
In my 4 months abroad this was my best workaway experience by far. Couldn’t have ask for better hosts, I enjoyed every day. Bjørg and Christian both are very friendly and open minded people with a kind heart. I wish I could’ve stayed for longer. Thanks you for everything!
17 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leyla)
We had a great time with many nice conversations and many nice work sessions. Really wish you could come and help us again. Leyla is such a beautiful and compassionate person
(Excellent
)
4 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
Alina was here to help us in the summer of 2022, and we are so grateful for all the work she did. She is conscientious and hard-working, and we got far more done than we expected, and also many fun moments together. Thank you very much Alina.
(Excellent
)
4 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
My stay was truly amazing. Herand is such a peaceful and idyllic place with beautiful views wherever you go. Christian and Bjørg are very kind and open-minded and took good care of me. Besides, they appreciate the little things in life (like the sun :D) and seem to have positive energy around them so I really enjoyed spending time with them.
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9 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lachlan) for host
I had an excellent time living and working in Herand. I used Workaway to gain some insight to Norwegian culture and life on the countryside and this has been perfect for that. Christian & Bjørg welcomed me into their home and for a month. We ate dinner together every night as a rule, and I prepared lunch and breakfast myself. Bjørg's dinners are… read more
5 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lachlan)
Lachlan has helped us in June 2022. There has been a lot of heavy physical work on the small farm we have. He has done all the work we have put him to, to our greatest satisfaction, and he has worked hard. Thank you very much for your efforts. Hope to see you again soon.
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Dion) for host
It has been such an amazing experience to stay here for a month. Christian and Bjørg are both kind, welcoming and overall amazing people. They provided me with plenty of delicious food, especially for dinner. The work was varied, but largely focussed on taking care of the apartments, gardening and woodcutting. There are lots of opportunities to… read more
5 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dion)
Dion has been with us in June 2022. It has been a pleasure to have him here. He has done all the work we have put him to, to our greatest satisfaction, and he has been working hard. We completed far more projects than we had expected. Thank you very much for your efforts. Hope to see you again soon.
(Excellent
)
20 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maude) for host
I feel sooooo lucky to have met Bjørg and Christian ! They are so warm and caring people. They take care of you as if you were a part of their own familly. Bjørg is calm and put all her generosity in her cuisine. Christian's laugh and happiness resonate in the house all day long. I really felt at home with them.
Herand is a wonderful place even if… read more
Herand is a wonderful place even if… read more
17 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maude)
Maud is such a beautiful and compassionate person.
We had a great time with many nice conversations and many nice work sessions. She performed all work operations to our full satisfaction. A true enrichment for our lives. Really wish you could come and help us again.
We had a great time with many nice conversations and many nice work sessions. She performed all work operations to our full satisfaction. A true enrichment for our lives. Really wish you could come and help us again.
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Westhaven) for host
This was such a great place to stay the area is beautiful if you like mountains, forests, creeks, glaciers, lakes and fjords this is for you. Christian and Bjørg are really happy humerous couple who look after you well and the food is amazing. Highly recommend visiting the area and staying with them. Thanks again Christian & Bjørg!
15 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Westhaven)
Idse is the perfect helper if you have construction projects or other heavy work in progress, but he can also take on simpler tasks and complete them perfectly. I have never in my life experienced a person who is so conscientious and has such a good understanding of work. Long explanations are not necessary, he understands what needs to be done,… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tímea) for host
Although I spent only a short time with Christian and Bjørg, I experienced a lot there. They were very welcoming and always nice with me. Christian is a very hardworking but also a laid-back person, he smiles and laughs a lot and we had nice after-dinner conversations. His wife, Bjørg is also very kind and a great cook. Although Christian had told… read more
10 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tímea)
Timea was with us for a period in February / March 2021. She has good social skills and is very hardworking. It was a welcome inspiration to have her here. We did a lot of good work. Thanks.
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mike & Hannah) for host
So sorry for the late feedback!! We aren’t sure where to start on this review, we honestly had the best time of our lives!
Christina and Bjorn are the two kindest, friendliest and nicest people we have ever met! You will feel right at home during your stay. We had a delicious dinner together every night and on we always looked forward to… read more
Christina and Bjorn are the two kindest, friendliest and nicest people we have ever met! You will feel right at home during your stay. We had a delicious dinner together every night and on we always looked forward to… read more
15 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Katerina)
Katy is a sporty and hardworking woman. She can be set to do most any work. We had some very positive weeks while she was here and helped us with many different tasks. We did far more than we expected. Lots of good laughs and funny episodes too. We are so happy that she wanted to be here with us.
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Katerina) for host
My first rate Workaway experience, without a doubt. Stayed in August for 3 weeks. Superb in all ways. Christian and Bjorg are fantastic people, their special humour is the best! Feel lucky to have stayed 3 weeks during those I have been given opportunity to do many different jobs and learn new skills from working in the greenhouse , on the farm… read more
13 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)
Louise must be the perfect Workawayer. So friendly and kind. Wish you the best for your studies, and remember you are always welcome to visit us.
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host
Staying at Christian and Bjørg was a great experience. They were welcoming and kind from the very first minute. I always felt safe and in good hands with them. The work was fair, calming and meditative for me - I helped with their short-term renting rooms, painting and with their garden. I ate delicious and healthy dinner every day cooked by Bjørg… read more
2 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia is very conscientious and hardworking. She is always gentle and smiling and has many good stories. It has been a great pleasure to have her here with us.
(Excellent
)
29 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
I spent nearly 4 weeks in Herand, helping Christian and Bjørg around their house. Cleaning, gardening, painting, preparing apartments. There is all the time something to do around. They are such a nice couple and I felt very welcome. Bjørg is probably best cook in Norway so be ready to gain weight. Fully enjoyed my stay and did a lot of hiking… read more
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Yasmin)
Yasmin was with us in March 2020 and participated in construction work, painting, housework and greenhouse work. She has a good mood and learns quickly. We had a very enjoyable time together.
(Excellent
)
