Get in touch with unspoiled nature in the Swedish wilderness of Oviksfjällen, Dogsitting
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: 28 Apr 2025
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Left by Workawayer (Lora) for host
I had an amazing time staying at the lodge of Miriam and Christoph, they are both very kind and we had a lot of topics in common.
The nature around their property is simply stunning, we got to see lots of reindeers, beautiful sunsets and rainbows, there is a lot of magic all around. ✨
During my stay I mainly was helping with painting projects and
… read more pilling firewood in pallets for the winter, as well as a bit of gardening. I enjoyed all my tasks and they were very kind to always ask what my preferences are in terms of projects and time schedule.
We did some hikes together and also visited a really nice cookie/pastry event in their area.
In terms of accommodation I stayed in a cabin by myself, which was super cozy and nice with my own little kitchenette. Miriam and Christoph provided me with products to breakfast and lunch, then we had dinners together, they cooked varied and delicious food 😋
I hope we get to meet again, their story and what they have created in the middle of nowhere really inspired me. I will follow their journey with curiosity ☺️Left by host for Workawayer (Lora)
We loved to meet Lora! She is a wonderful charming active women who has a clear view of life issues. She stayed 2 weeks at our lodge and helped with piling up firewood and painting window frames and doors. Her help was very appreciated and she adapted to our processes very well. She is very kindly and has a surprising sense of human feelings. I
… read more loved to listen to her. Nevertheless she also could be for herself or went on outdoor activity on her own initiative.
We are glad to feel that we could show Lora some of our favorite places in surrounding nature as well. Thank you for appreciating our hospitality. Hope to see you again!
Left by Workawayer (Eva Maria) for host
this was my first experience with workaway and I very much enjoyed my stay (10 days during october) with Mirjam and the family 😊 the work was mainly piling up wood for the winter and some raking and weeding and taking care of the dog for a weekend. If you like nature and silence, this is a really great place to be immersed and surrounded by nature
… read more and is also great for hiking. Organization and communication was also very open and direct, which I appreciated. This stay made me want to explore more of Sweden and I would recommend to other Workawayers 😊 Thank you!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Emmy) for host
Haven’t opened workaway in a while so I totally forgot to leave a review for this amazing place 🤪!
Me, another workawayer and Goofy got into some unexpected troubles and Christoph was so kind to come to our rescue!
It was very last minute but we are so grateful that we could go to Galå Fjällgård.
We got our own cozy cabin with a lovely fireplace
… read more to keep us warm, beautiful surroundings and nature, walking paths starting right outside your door, wild reindeers to spot and so many more! Christoph even made some time to show us how to look for cantharellen (mushrooms) in the forest and how to paddle a kano over a lake and river!
We mainly worked with wood, putting all of the chopped wood into the woodhouse where it could work and dry till next year. But we also helped to make some shelves to lay planks on, walked Irko and some other tiny works.
I am traveling with my four legged friend Goofy but that was luckily no problem! From the first time our two dogs met they already loved each other 😝. Not a day went by that Irko and Goofy didn’t play.
I will never forget our stay and magnificent walks here!
Hopefully we will meet again sometime!
Emmy👩🏼🌾 & Goofy🐾Photos
We are building everything by our own
Restoring hiking trails in the surrounding
Campfire in our barbecue hut
Rental cottage at our lodge
Our dog (Scandinavian hound)
Lots of reindeers in the area
Swedish mountain "fjäll" at its best!
Hiking trail on Galberget, 2 km from the lodge
Help needed for piling up firewood
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Left by Workawayer (Lora) for host
I had an amazing time staying at the lodge of Miriam and Christoph, they are both very kind and we had a lot of topics in common.
The nature around their property is simply stunning, we got to see lots of reindeers, beautiful sunsets and rainbows, there is a lot of magic all around. ✨
During my stay I mainly was helping with painting projects and
… read more pilling firewood in pallets for the winter, as well as a bit of gardening. I enjoyed all my tasks and they were very kind to always ask what my preferences are in terms of projects and time schedule.
We did some hikes together and also visited a really nice cookie/pastry event in their area.
In terms of accommodation I stayed in a cabin by myself, which was super cozy and nice with my own little kitchenette. Miriam and Christoph provided me with products to breakfast and lunch, then we had dinners together, they cooked varied and delicious food 😋
I hope we get to meet again, their story and what they have created in the middle of nowhere really inspired me. I will follow their journey with curiosity ☺️Left by host for Workawayer (Lora)
We loved to meet Lora! She is a wonderful charming active women who has a clear view of life issues. She stayed 2 weeks at our lodge and helped with piling up firewood and painting window frames and doors. Her help was very appreciated and she adapted to our processes very well. She is very kindly and has a surprising sense of human feelings. I
… read more loved to listen to her. Nevertheless she also could be for herself or went on outdoor activity on her own initiative.
We are glad to feel that we could show Lora some of our favorite places in surrounding nature as well. Thank you for appreciating our hospitality. Hope to see you again!
Left by Workawayer (Eva Maria) for host
this was my first experience with workaway and I very much enjoyed my stay (10 days during october) with Mirjam and the family 😊 the work was mainly piling up wood for the winter and some raking and weeding and taking care of the dog for a weekend. If you like nature and silence, this is a really great place to be immersed and surrounded by nature
… read more and is also great for hiking. Organization and communication was also very open and direct, which I appreciated. This stay made me want to explore more of Sweden and I would recommend to other Workawayers 😊 Thank you!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Emmy) for host
Haven’t opened workaway in a while so I totally forgot to leave a review for this amazing place 🤪!
Me, another workawayer and Goofy got into some unexpected troubles and Christoph was so kind to come to our rescue!
It was very last minute but we are so grateful that we could go to Galå Fjällgård.
We got our own cozy cabin with a lovely fireplace
… read more to keep us warm, beautiful surroundings and nature, walking paths starting right outside your door, wild reindeers to spot and so many more! Christoph even made some time to show us how to look for cantharellen (mushrooms) in the forest and how to paddle a kano over a lake and river!
We mainly worked with wood, putting all of the chopped wood into the woodhouse where it could work and dry till next year. But we also helped to make some shelves to lay planks on, walked Irko and some other tiny works.
I am traveling with my four legged friend Goofy but that was luckily no problem! From the first time our two dogs met they already loved each other 😝. Not a day went by that Irko and Goofy didn’t play.
I will never forget our stay and magnificent walks here!
Hopefully we will meet again sometime!
Emmy👩🏼🌾 & Goofy🐾
We had a great time with Michaela! She was the perfect volunteer for our lodge and could help with a lot of things. She had a very good sense for our dog and took him often for a walk. Thanks for everything and welcome back at any time!
I stayed 2 weeks at the place and my experience there was really fantastic. Work was never too hard - usually some snow shipping, helping to clean the cabins, making jams ready, packing reindeer meat, etc) and there was always enough free time to enjoy this beautiful winterwonderland around the house. When I was there Miriam was in Germany, but
… read more her husband Christoph was there. Communication with him was easy. I shared a nice little wooden cabin with another workawayer. In the evenings we usually cooked together with Christoph, which was a lot of fun. I definitely would come back to this little paradise in the middle of the nature. Thanks again for the great time!
Left by host for Workawayer (Sina)
Sina stayed together with her friend Helene on our lodge for one week during september. The overall experience with them was very good. As the tourist season was closing they could help with general maintenance work at our lodge. They offered great support during some construction work with wooden plankets on our hiking paths in the forest. We
… read more appreciated their willingness to learn new things, they were very clean and always in time.
We enjoyed time together during dinner at the evening or on a longer one-day hiking in the mountains. It was a very relaxing athmosphere and we really would like to welcome them again.
Left by Workawayer (Sina) for host
We enjoyed our 1 week stay at Miriam's place very much. Our accomondation was an own little apaartment with a lovely fireplace. The communication with miriam worked very well, she always made sure that we had enough free time to go hiking or do some activities when the weather was good. We worked outside with removing weeds and we helped to build
… read more and repare some wooden hiking trails. When the weather was bad we helped cleaning the apartments and the windows. In the evening Miriam was always cooking for us and we had dinner together, it was really nice to learn and hear about her life in Sweden. We would love to come back some day!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)
Alena is a very friendly and lovely person. She spent two weeks at our lodge and helped me with the firewood and cleaning. She can work by her own and puts much efforts in doing the thing the correct way. Our communication was in English and it worked very well. I learned some new words for my business, too.
I really would recommend Alena to other
… read more hosts and hope that I will have the chance to meet her again.
Wishing you the best for your future! Welcome back anytime you need at place to stay!
Left by Workawayer (Alena) for host
I stayed at GALÅ FJÄLLGÅRD for just over a week and it was a wonderful experience. I was amazed what Miriam and her husband have achieved during 15 years living in Sweden. They built this place up from scratch allowing turists to experience what it is like to live in swedish mountains, in the middle of woods, far away from the towns.. Yes, you
… read more cannot avoid mosquitoes and midges at this time of the year (end of June, July) but that is just part of the whole experience and Miriam did maximum to keep them away ;-) During my stay there was only Miriam present as the rest of the family was in Germany. Mostly we were working together, sometimes I got a task to do on my own. Work involved: piling up firewood on wooden pallets with net, cleaning windows of the cottages, cleaning floor tiles, splitting some wood (using a very safe machine), helping to move some wooden planks for restoring hiking paths, walking the dog.. It was diverse, adjusted according to the weather conditions and I was asked about my preferences. Miriam is a very fair woman, hard working and inspiring. I lived in a lovely appartment and used toilet and shower in separate building. Before my arrival we agreed a different routine from usual workaway experience (partly because of covid). Working less hours and providing food myself, cooking my own meals. And it worked out well. There were also a few occasions when Miriam surprised me and invited me for barbeque and home made pizza, that was lovely :) I had plenty of time to explore surroundings and enjoyed my stay a lot. Thank you!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)
For a period of 3 weeks Sebastian stayed at our lodge. Time period was september which is more end of season. Sebastian helped and supported us in a perfect way with our ongoing works like hiking pathes, taking care of fire wood etc.
We experienced Sebastian as a very friendly and reliable person, able to adapting to this new environment. He was
… read more very modest and calm and seemed to enjoy the nature of our surrounding.
We can recommend Sebastian for further hosts.
Good luck for your future!
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host
My experience might have been a little different than the usual experience you will get. During my stay only Miriam was present (and of course some guests). Her husband and children were already on holiday.
Still I was really satisfied. We got along well and she communicated clearly what she expected me to do. I did not have to work long hours
… read more though and was suggested to do some hiking and exploration of the surroundings.
The location is as isolated as described but it is no problem if you like nature and if you are able to entertain yourself without lots of internet usage or so. The food was really good and I was housed in a seperate lodge without water most of the time (I used clean shower and bathroom of the camping). The work consisted of various tasks, mainly regarding preparation for winter time (preparation of firewood, tidying, little cleaning). In addition, I was helping building wooden pathways on the hiking trails nearby. The tasks may be different in summer, including more building projects.
If you are interested in seeing more about their lodges and camping site I recommend you to google them.
I can clearly recommend this host and wish Miriam and her family all the best for their future.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Nadja) for host
This is a great place surrounded by beautiful, almost untouched nature. Miriam and Christoph are hospitable and very helpful. I am so glad that I had the chance to spend such a long time hear. It was planned that I stay for three weeks, but then I stayed for 4 month! As I love to work with wood, it couldn't be better. We stacked wood, fixed some
… read more carpentry stuff on the houses, built a hiking trail, a new bridge and a drainage. We have even began to build a new garage. They let me also do some own things, so I have built birdhouses, made key rings and some wooden decoration for the Christmas time.
If like the lonlyness, the calm and the work outside and with wood, this could the right place. I really recommend to stay some time here.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadja)
Nadja is the perfect workaway for us. She joined us in august 2017 and initially the stay was only planned for a couple of weeks. She adapted quickly to our family, lodge and environment and therefore we really appreciated the possibility to prolong her stay. Actually, Nadja still spends her time in our northern region of Sweden during autumn 2017
… read more until Xmas. By writing this feedback now, we want to help her to find more places for future stays.
Nadja enjoyed working with all different tasks from cleaning lodges, gardening, painting, woodworking and childcare. She is very open-minded, interested in new culture, reliable, tidy and able to logical reasoning.
We really can recommend her for other hosts and wish her the best for the future.
Left by host for Workawayer (Eske)
Dear Eske,
finding you on workaway.info was a great luck for us. We had a wonderful time during your stay and your work was of great help for us! We definitely enjoyed the time and everybody felt very well in your presence. You did a lot of work of varied kind for us and was always very open towards unknown new tasks. You showed logic and thinking
… read more during the work and eager to make the best results. You let us know when you wanted to improve the work or when you wanted to discuss the actual situation so that we could improve ourselfs.
You was very adaptable to our home, lodge and surrounding and we never felt disturbed.
We also could trust you when travelling away a few days and you kept an eye on our lodge and the campsite. Thank you very much and welcome back any time!
Left by Workawayer (Eske) for host
I stayed here for five weeks - it was an great experience! I felt like a member of the family of Miriam, Christoph, the two kids Hannes & Elina and the dog Tosca.
The work was fun for me and wasn't hard to do. I needed to get remembered to stop work sometimes. For example we build a climing way for the kinds, renovated some stuff around the
… read more cottages or prepared firewood for the next winter.
There are a lot of activities around the campsite, like hiking, bicycling (mountainbike) or a trip to the village nearby.
Thank you very much for the great time!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Bramberi) for host
I had a great time here. I enjoyed to work with my hands outside as well as helping out with everything there is to do in the house and the cabins in a place like that. I'm still very impressed when I think of everything Miriam and Christoph set up, built and developed there. It is a very calm an peaceful place in a stunning landscape. It made me
… read more like Sweden even more and I had a good time there. I liked the fact that I got an insight in what it means to live up there with a family and what it means to run a holiday place like this. I also liked spending time with Hannes and Elina.
I've been there end of august till end of september - the perfect time for picking berries, observing the autumn to come with all its nice colours and seeing lots of reindeer and some elks.
When you go there you need to be aware of the fact that it really is outside in the middle of nowhere and that you're very dependant on the family living there - I liked that because we came along well and I had the urge to be in the middle of nowhere at that time ;-).
Thanks! See you again!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Bramberi)
Katharina stayed at our lodge during august/september for total 4 weeks. She supported us in some really busy weeks with everything from general housekeeping and cleaning, construction work and help with our firewood-works. As a professional teacher she has a perfect sense for children and our kids loved to be with her. We also shared a lot of
… read more free time during hikings and time-off in the garden. She is very clean, modest and able to adapt to new environment. She helped with cooking, too, which was of great help when you have to active kids at home during school-off season summertime. Hoping to see Katharina again!
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)
Philipp stayed 2 weeks at our lodge during february. He managed perfectly to adapt to the cold (up to -27 degrees) and was of great help for us at sometime very busy days. All of the tasks were performed to our total satisfaction. He helped with works of various kind from general housekeeping to construction works or childcare. His personal
… read more character can be described as open-minded, very interested in many things, willing and able to adapt to new environment and circumstances and eager to work. It was very positive that he is very modest and absolutely easy to handle in many situations. We are hoping to welcome Philipp back any time!
Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host
I enjoyed my second workaway experience in Northern Sweden so much! If you decide to go to Miriam, Christoph and the 2 kids you should expect nothing but a lovely family, nice cooking skills, alot of working experience in a beautiful rural area fully sourrunded by nature.
My feedback wouldn't be complete if I would not thank Miriam, Christoph
… read more and especially Hannes and Elina for this great opportunity and experience I enjoyed during 2 weeks.
Would love to see you again some time :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (LenaOlivia) for host
I stayed in Sweden for 4 weeks and it was an amazing time. Miriam, Christoph and their children are very kind people and I felt homelike and like part of the family from the first day. The work was diversified and I was able to learn many new skills, so work never got boring. The area is beautiful for hiking or doing bicycle tours. Miriam and
… read more Christoph always suggested new tours and took me along on their trips, so I was able to see much of the area.
Looking back I only have good memories.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (LenaOlivia)
Lena was staying at our lodge during late may and june 2016. She fitted very well into our surrounding from the first day. Works ongoing at that time were gardening and cleaning timber lodges. She helped with fire wood and even building work for a new service facility. Lena had a good feeling for our children and could help with work in the
… read more kitchen as well. We enjoyed the time together and were glad to be able to show her more of our country during excursions like hiking or social events. Unfortunately Lena had to leave after a time. We wish her the best for the next studies!
Left by host for Workawayer (nounou3)
Dear Annika,
we appreciated the time you spent at our lodge and are thankful for your support.
When coming to a foreign country it is important to adapt to the hosts surrounding and showing interest in the new culture. It is helpful for the host to feel that the workaway is willing and able to learn new things.
We found it important that time
… read more together under one roof also will mean sharing the common household work as cooking or cleaning up. The hosts home is in our opinion not a hotel.
Regarding your age you can not have all the experience and social skills as if you would have exercising for 10 years. This will be better for you in the future. We tried to show understanding for your situation as good as we can.
We wish you the best for your future!
Left by Workawayer (nounou3) for host
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