Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
2 Apr 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Feedback
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Description
Hello! We are a family living just 30 minutes north of the city Bergen in Norway. We have a small farm with sheep , and in summertime we harvest the grass the old way. We have 5 children, all of the grown up now and left home. One son and his wife and children of 8 and 4 years old live in the house next door, and so do another son and his wife, and we spend a lot of time together both socially and in work on the farm. Every summer we need help from young people to harvest the hey. This year we also need help for painting the barn.
We love music, we play, sing and conduct (Kristine is a choir conductor:-) ), and we love to get to know new people. We have a small guesthouse on the farm for family visiting, and for others that wants to visit for shorter og longer time. We live on an island, so we are close to the sea. Our Municipality Alver counts approximately 30.000 inhabitants. The area is wonderful for hiking, and it is really easy to reach the big city Bergen for more restaurants, movies, concerts and so on. We speak English and German.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are lots of opportunities of hiking and to experience the countryside of western Norway.
Help
We look for young people who would like to help us with harvesting the hay this summer. We also need help with painting the barn, looking after the sheep and lambs and sometimes other odd jobs that needs to be done.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Accommodation
A small house with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, Bathroom, living room with kitchen where you can cook your own food if you want to, but all the main meals are served in our house next door. We like to eat together with our guests, but of course, we also understand if you sometimes want some privacy.
What else ...
It is possible for you to go by bus to Bergen to experience the city. There is a beautiful lake not far from us where you ca paddle in canoes (free of charge), and of course hiking!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
Working with the sheep and… read more
It was our first workaway experience and we couldn't have asked for more. They are always ready to help you, are good listeners and you can have very interesting conversation in any possible topics. There is always some music being played and the atmosphere is very welcoming and… read more
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Working with the sheep and… read more
It was our first workaway experience and we couldn't have asked for more. They are always ready to help you, are good listeners and you can have very interesting conversation in any possible topics. There is always some music being played and the atmosphere is very welcoming and… read more
