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I ( born in Hamburg ) and my husband ( Norwegian) live on the island Dønna on the beautiful coast of Helgeland in Northern Norway. We have 5 dogs ( Alaska Husky ) and a cat. As some of our dogs require fysical strength, we prefer a strong volunteer . Wi prefer german speaking volunteer.
Ich (gebürtige Hamburgerin) und mein Mann (Norweger) wohnen auf der Insel Dønna an der wunderschönen Helgelandsküste in Nordnorwegen. Wir haben 5 Hunde (Alaska Husky) und eine Katze. Da einige unserer Hunde physische Stärke verlangen, bevorzugen wir einen starken Volunteer. Wir bevorzugen Volunteere, die deutsch sprechen.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Animals
Nature
Camping
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers coming to us, can learn Norwegian and German language. We live on an island with a rich history. Our church is more than 800 years, with the largest mausoleum in Northern Europe. Here are several viking graves. This island has long traditions from export trade of fish, animal skins, traditions handcraft and duck down in exchange of import products from other European countries, far East and America. Fishing and fish farming are important activities for some of our inhabitants. Several authors are coming from Dønna too.
Help
Help in the house and in the garden, painting or repairing, help with training of the dogs, feeding the animals.
Gartenarbeit, Hausarbeit, Maler-, Reparaturarbeiten, Training der Hunde, Fütterung der Tiere
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
cabin
Hütte
What else ...
On the time off you can go sightseeing among our thousands of islands. We have bikes for biking around some of the islands. You can go watching historical places. You can go fishing in the lakes, climbing mountains or take photos of the rich numbers of animals, spesially birds (a lot of different seabirds and eagles).
Es gibt mehrere Sehenswürdigkeiten auf der Insel. Ein Fahrrad steht für Ausflüge zur Verfügung. Angeln in Seen/Meer, Bergtouren und Fotografieren einer variierter Fauna (besonders Seevögel, Adler).
Regelmessige Fährenverbindung von Sandnessjøen nach Dønna.
Nächster Flughafen ist in Sandnessjøen.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 669831545559
Feedback (23)
6 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja Karina)
Aus 3 Wochen wurden 3 Monate, und es war schwer, dich wieder gehen zu lassen. Du hast perfekt hier reingepasst, warst immer hilfsbereit und gut gelaunt, kreativ, vielseitig und überall einsetzbar, ob bei den Hunden oder bei handwerklichen Arbeiten, im Haus oder Garten - ein Workawayer von dem jeder Host nur träumen kann...aber noch viel wichtiger… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel)
Marcel helped us for about 4 weeks in desember and both we and the dogs/cat had a great time with him. Actually he was one of the best workawayer we had, always helpful and in a good mood.
Highly recommended to every host! Welcome back !
Highly recommended to every host! Welcome back !
(Excellent
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4 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host
Regina and Tor are very nice and you can have some good chats with them. You will live with some lovely dogs and can have good cuddles with them. The work is fun, for example dogsledding. For accomendation you'll get your own room and the food is good. You won't regret coming here.
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Karsten)
Thank you for your spontaneous help with the dogs and in the house when I got sick. It was great help and good company, always helpful and in a good mood. Highly recommended to every host!
(Excellent
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6 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja Karina)
Aus 3 Wochen wurden 3 Monate, und es war schwer, dich wieder gehen zu lassen. Du hast perfekt hier reingepasst, warst immer hilfsbereit und gut gelaunt, kreativ, vielseitig und überall einsetzbar, ob bei den Hunden oder bei handwerklichen Arbeiten, im Haus oder Garten - ein Workawayer von dem jeder Host nur träumen kann...aber noch viel wichtiger… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel)
Marcel helped us for about 4 weeks in desember and both we and the dogs/cat had a great time with him. Actually he was one of the best workawayer we had, always helpful and in a good mood.
Highly recommended to every host! Welcome back !
Highly recommended to every host! Welcome back !
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host
Regina and Tor are very nice and you can have some good chats with them. You will live with some lovely dogs and can have good cuddles with them. The work is fun, for example dogsledding. For accomendation you'll get your own room and the food is good. You won't regret coming here.
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Karsten)
Thank you for your spontaneous help with the dogs and in the house when I got sick. It was great help and good company, always helpful and in a good mood. Highly recommended to every host!
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
It has been a pleasure to have Florian here with us. He is an openminded, clever, strong and easy going young man with many skills, always motivated to help. He was doing a very good work in everything he did, independently and quickly adaped to our everyday routines. Unfortunately he didn't get many free days on his stay, because it always… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host
Regina and Tor are exceptional great people! They were my first hosts and I could not have been luckier to start my journey through norway at their place. Regina is a welcoming, open-hearted, joyful person and we spent quite a few funny hours talking. She would do anything for her dogs and I've never seen someone taking better care of their pets… read more
28 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan)
Jan stayed with us to weeks in the sommer and did a great job. He took care of my dogs and helped us in the garden and some painting outside. He is always motivated to help and in a good mood and works independently.
Good luck on your journey and welcome back !
Good luck on your journey and welcome back !
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host
I had a great stay at Regina’s place. For two weeks I took care of her amazing dogs while she was on duty and also did other tasks around the house (cutting grass, painting, etc.) while still having enough spare time to explore the island. As for accommodation I had my own space (cabin), what I really appreciated. All in all I can definitely… read more
18 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella-Sophie)
"Eivor" har vært hos oss i 3 måneder. Hovedoppgaven hennes var å passe på våre hunder mens vi var bortreist men også andre gjøremål i hus og hagen ble hennes ansvar. Hun er kanskje ikke verdens raskeste men ihvertfall verdens snilleste menneske og både hundene og vi ble fort veldig glad i henne. Hun var bestandig klar til å hjelpe der det trengtes… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ella-Sophie) for host
I spent 3 months on the beautiful island of Dønna with Regina and Tor and I couldn't have had a better first workaway experience!
The moment I arrived I felt at home and I got integrated into their daily routine right away, so I never felt left out or out of place. There was always some kind of work to be done, but they made sure to never overwork… read more
The moment I arrived I felt at home and I got integrated into their daily routine right away, so I never felt left out or out of place. There was always some kind of work to be done, but they made sure to never overwork… read more
16 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy)
Thank you for spontaneously help us with the dog training and some other tasks while we were away for a few days. We haven't seen much of you, but if we met, you were always helpful and with a big smile on your face 😀
Good luck on your journey and welcome back.
Regina and Tor
Good luck on your journey and welcome back.
Regina and Tor
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jeremy) for host
I had a lovley time at Regina's place. I helped out with the dogs and some other tiny stuff that needed to be done, it was a very fun experience. She is a very kind and openminded person. Beautiful surroundings to hike and a lovley House for Volunteerworker, i really loved it and i will defenitly come by for a visit when im back up here in… read more
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aline)
Aline spontaneously came to us for 2 weeks to help with the garden and the dogs. She was always helpful and lent a hand where necessary. She is very fond of animals and has worked very well with our dogs. She also took a guest dog into her room, which she took care of for a week. Aline is an independent and responsible person who does not make… read more
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Aline) for host
I had two wonderful weeks on Dønna with Regina. The place is beautiful and Regina makes you feel very welcomed. It was great to help her with the lovely dogs and in the garden. You can go for walks and discover the island with the bike she leaves at your disposal. Very highly recommend host, I would come back anytime. best wishes
13 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Henning)
Henning stayed with us some weeks this winter and did a great job. He helped us with the dogs (7 huskies) and with renovating of a farmhouse where he painted walls inside the house and some other outdoor work. He stayed there with an other workawayer and they did their tasks indepentenly. He was always in a good mood and motivated for working. In… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Henning) for host
My stay at Regina's and Tor's place was great fun and will always be an important and memorable chapter of my trip threw Norway! The work was separated in helping with the 7 adorable dogs on Dønna that integrated me warmly and painting/renovation work in a cabin near Elsfjord. Both locations and landscapes were so beautiful and unique. Regina was… read more
6 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Tom helped us a few weeks in October and did a great job. He helped us with the dogs (7huskies) and the renovating of a farmhouse. He is a handyman, but from time to time he was a little forgetful - like young people can be ;). He was always in a good mood and motivated to help. Thanks a lot for your stay and welcome back !
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Regina and Tor were great hosts and made me feel really at home! The work was vaired and was lots of fun. The dogs where absolutely great and full of character. When they had time Regina and Tor showed me around the island and all its beautiful locations and lent me a bike so that I could explore it on my own as well. The Cabin at Elsfjord was… read more
31 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I had the opportunity to stay a few weeks in May and June this year at Regina's and Tor's place and it was an amazing time! I helped in the garden, took care of the dogs, trained them when it wasn't too warm for them and after Lumi had her surgery I had the special task to take care of her, including some night shifts. Sounds worse than it was… read more
13 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia helped us for a few weeks in May/June this year. She did a fantastic job when she took care of my 7 huskies, especially Lumi, who has just been operated and stayed in her room. She was always in a good mood and ready to help, despite many restless nights. In addition to the work with the dogs Julia also helped us in household, in the garden… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alisa)
Alisa stayed by us for ten days, first in Dønna and then in Bodø, Norway. In Dønna she was helping us with daily training of the seven huskies, maintenance of the places where dogs lives. In Bodø she was doing painting work and kitchen work, including baking a tasty cake at our house in the harbour. She was doing a very good work in everything she… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alisa) for host
I stayed with Regina, Thor and the Huskys for 10 days in dønna and Bodø and had the best time.
The second I arrived I felt like Home and I enjoyed my stay with them a lot.
The work was quite alright and did not take too long and especially with the dogs it was a lot of fun.
Their place is very cosy and the surroundings beautiful and I got lots… read more
The second I arrived I felt like Home and I enjoyed my stay with them a lot.
The work was quite alright and did not take too long and especially with the dogs it was a lot of fun.
Their place is very cosy and the surroundings beautiful and I got lots… read more
20 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Henri)
Henri was only a short time with us, but has helped us a lot. He is a handyman both in manual work or on the computer, so we can highly recommend him. He works independently, is a good cook and we enjoyed his company very much. Good luck on your journey and welcome back!
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah stayed with us only a short period i january, but she gave us a great help and a good company. She showeled a lot of snow and was helping with the dogs and inside the house (cleaning, cooking).
Hannah is a calm, kind and reliable person. She is always motivated to help and in a good mood.
She likes outdoor activities in her free time, walks… read more
Hannah is a calm, kind and reliable person. She is always motivated to help and in a good mood.
She likes outdoor activities in her free time, walks… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Such a short time but so wonderful! I stayed with Regina and Tor very spontaneously for twelve days. My main task was to keep an eye on the old boy Leo when the two where off to work. Other times I cleared away snow, cut food for the dogs or cleaned the house. The work wasn't that much but I had a very good time anyway. Regina took me to some… read more
18 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sterre)
Sterre were by us only a short period in october/november, but she was very helpfull with our animals (dogs, cats and rabbits) and our home. She also took good care of everything while we were on travel for a few days. The dogs and cats loved her immediatelly. Sterre is a very nice young woman , very independent after her age and always with a… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sterre) for host
I stayed for only one week with Regina and Tor, but I had an amazing time. They are really friendly people, who did everything to make my stay as great as possible. Regina helped me with coming to their place, gave me a fridge full of great food and we had a nice and cozy dinner every night.
I helped Regina with walking the dogs in the morning… read more
I helped Regina with walking the dogs in the morning… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Samantha) for host
I stayed nearly three weeks at Regina’s and Tor’s place. While they were away, I took care of the animals – which are charming and adorable personalities – and the house. I love dogs, cats and rabbits so I enjoyed the time there, when they were around me. Just lie lazy at the floor with the dogs or the cats (sometimes with both) were the best… read more
30 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha were by us for about three weeks - in September 2018. She helped us with the animals (5 dogs, three cats and two rabbits) and feeding a lot of birds coming to our garden trees. The dogs are very active, so she had to take them for walks the days she worked here. She took care of our home and animals while we were on travel for five… read more
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)
Andreas is a kind, calm and a little sky young man who gave the impression that he prefers to be alone. He was only a week at Dønna, and this week we were 5 days on vacation. His job was to train our dogs together with another workawayer and he did that satisfactory. The other workawayer could not drive our car, which is why we expect that private… read more
(Very good)
12 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
My stay with Regina and Tor was short, but very satisfactory! They are both kind and caring people who make sure their guests have everything they would require during their stay. Tor took us on a boat ride around Dønna and I even got to use the car to explore the island (which is certainly beautiful). The amount of work was more than fair and the… read more
17 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dominic) for host
I stayed for 1 month with Regina and Tor and I loved every minute. They are both down to earth, very kind, generous and loving people. I fell in love with their dogs, particularly Nanug! Regina helped me develop my German and taught me many new skills,including fishing! I hurt my eye whilst there and she even took me to doctors to get medicine and… read more
6 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Simon stayed with us for 3 weeks. He is a strong, easy going young man with many skills. He is always motivated to help and is a great companion, as he is always in a good mood. He can take responsibility and work on his own. We felt comfortable leaving him with the house and the animals for a few days. He is an animal lover. He is not afraid to… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
My 3 weeks stay at Regina's was my first workaway experience and I don't regret it! Even the welcoming was overwhelming... the dogs are so friendly and lovely (also a bit shy). The cats needed some time to get used to someone new, but after a few days, they loved being pet by me (especially Emil!). The dogs and cats conquered my heart and I miss… read more
13 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Iven)
Iven stayed by us for about a month - October 2017. He helped us with the animals (5 dogs, three cats and two rabbits) and feeding of birds coming to our garden trees. The dogs are very active, so he had to take them for walks or biking every day he worked here. He also helped us with cleaning, carpeting and other maintenance work in the garden,… read more
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I stayed with Regina and Tor for one month and I don't regret a single minute of it. I immediately fell in love with the pets, the house(s) and the surroundings and I perfectly got along with Regina and Tor.
Regina did everything she could to make it a great time for me and she didn't fail. Even though she's vegetarian, she got me all the food I… read more
Regina did everything she could to make it a great time for me and she didn't fail. Even though she's vegetarian, she got me all the food I… read more
13 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is an openminded and honest girl who easily gets in touch with other people. She stayed by us for a month in March/April 2017. She likes to be social, but can stay alone by herself in the evenings after work.
But even in her time off work, she liked the company of our dogs and cats, often seen surfing on the Internet with a cat on her… read more
But even in her time off work, she liked the company of our dogs and cats, often seen surfing on the Internet with a cat on her… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I spent one month at Reginas and Tors place and I really had a great time. They are very kind, humorous and caring people. And their house is the right place for an animal lover. Five dogs, three cats, two rabbits and a lot of birds live their a really happy life.
I enjoyed the tours with the dogs and take care of all the animals very much.… read more
I enjoyed the tours with the dogs and take care of all the animals very much.… read more
20 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
We had Sarah staying with us for one month in the winter....always with a smile on the lips, always helpful, done every job satisfactorily, independently and quickly adapted to our everyday routines. Her main job was training and taking care of our dogs and ordinary housework like cleaning and cooking...she is a very good cook ! We had a very nice… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
I've been on Dønna over the wintertime and I truly enjoyed my stay. Regina and Tor-Arne are friendly and generous people and a great couple. The time with them was always funny and interesting. They have five dogs, three cats and two rabbits and I fell in love with each of them immediately. The work is mainly caring for the animals, cutting food… read more
4 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Vincent were by us for about one and a half months - November-beginning of January 2017. He helped us with the animals (5 dogs, three cats and two rabbits) and feeding wild birds coming to our garden trees. The dogs are very active, so had to take them for walks or biking every day he worked. He also helped with house work, cleaning, and some… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ((Yannic) Morgan)
Morgan....the "mysterious man" who thinks and writes a lot, but who also like to use the strong body to physical work. He prefers a cold environment ... to use summer clothes no matter the weather and ice swimming is one of his specialty. Thanks for repairing our bikes and
thanks for renovation of the bathroom - even if this project is not been… read more
thanks for renovation of the bathroom - even if this project is not been… read more
(Very good)
30 May 2016
Left by Workawayer ((Yannic) Morgan) for host
Very (but not only) easy-going project, run by kind-hearted people.
Keep in mind that it is an island, the only pub is open every second Saturday for 4 hours - heed that and you'll be fine.
Very nice landscape and fun work. At least this type of work is nicely furry and warm.
With regards especially to Schwelchmops, but also all the others… read more
Keep in mind that it is an island, the only pub is open every second Saturday for 4 hours - heed that and you'll be fine.
Very nice landscape and fun work. At least this type of work is nicely furry and warm.
With regards especially to Schwelchmops, but also all the others… read more
8 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolin)
Dear Caro
You are a spirited, positive, always smiling young woman that stayed with us from early in January until the beginning of March. You have a good laughter and a good sense of humor. Easy to be together with.
During the stay you were very helpful and got a close relationship to our dogs. They got immediately good contact with you.
You… read more
You are a spirited, positive, always smiling young woman that stayed with us from early in January until the beginning of March. You have a good laughter and a good sense of humor. Easy to be together with.
During the stay you were very helpful and got a close relationship to our dogs. They got immediately good contact with you.
You… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Carolin) for host
I spent a bit over two great month at Regina and Tors place on the really beautiful island Dønna and all I can say is, that I had such a nice time, wich I'll not forget!
They both are a very open minded and warmhearted couple, wich made me feeling like home and if you're an animal lover, you're at the right place there!
The main work was to take… read more
They both are a very open minded and warmhearted couple, wich made me feeling like home and if you're an animal lover, you're at the right place there!
The main work was to take… read more
3 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
The time by Regina and Tor runn so fast away. I miss the kuddling time with the dogs and cat as the funny evernings. I promise myself does I will never forget the time and, as they said, I can always come back. I am proud to say, does I where a part of the family and still be a very good friend.
The island Dønna, where I climbed the mountain… read more
The island Dønna, where I climbed the mountain… read more
1 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa were by us for about there months - August-October 2015. She helped us with the animals (5 dogs, three cats and two rabbits) and feeding hundreds of birds coming to our garden trees. The dogs are very active, so had to take them for walks or biking every day she worked. She also helped with garden work, cleaning, painting, carpeting and… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Isaac) for host
This summer I spent 6 weeks at Tor and Reginas place and I must say it was totally worth it!
My main job was to take care of the animals (6 dogs, 3 cats, 2 rabbits).
I especially enjoyed working with the dogs. I miss every single one of them.
Apart from animal related work it's possible to contribute to the place in whatever kind of skills you… read more
My main job was to take care of the animals (6 dogs, 3 cats, 2 rabbits).
I especially enjoyed working with the dogs. I miss every single one of them.
Apart from animal related work it's possible to contribute to the place in whatever kind of skills you… read more
22 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)
We had Isaac staying with us for 1,5 months.
Isaac helped us with our 6 dogs, 2 rabbits, and 3 cats. He did repairing of cars, bikes, painting of a boathouse, some carpeting and gardening; a real handyman.
On his off work time, he proved that he is a clever fisherman, and as a diver he had some nice catches of fish and shells. Inside the house… read more
Isaac helped us with our 6 dogs, 2 rabbits, and 3 cats. He did repairing of cars, bikes, painting of a boathouse, some carpeting and gardening; a real handyman.
On his off work time, he proved that he is a clever fisherman, and as a diver he had some nice catches of fish and shells. Inside the house… read more
(Excellent)
