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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
14 Mar 2025
Reply rate
97.6 %
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Feedback
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Description
As a professional business we are looking for chefs, waiters or housekeepers and we pay proper wage. But please understand that we will ask you for your experiences, references, we might ask for a CV and also for an interview during the communication with you.
Update 15.3.: All positions are settled for summer 2025. We start recruiting for winter 2026 the 1st of september, no need to contact us before that date.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can offer a stay in the most wonderful nature area close by nationalparks and nature reserves. It is nature experience we offer - if you are not outside most of your time off you will not benefit from working with us. Think about it before you contact us: Are you an outdoor person or a city person? City persons will not benefit from their stay here...
We provide a proper training in hotel work and fine dining restaurant service, you will get a certificate/ reference from us.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Helping with all kind of hotel tasks inside and outside. Serving, assisting with cleaning, taking care of the guests. Lots of activities possible, free ski rental, snow shoe rental, bicycle in summer. You have to be a nature and outdoor enthusiasts. Minimum working time 2 months due to professionalism of our place.
Due to norwegian laws and a lot of paper work for work permit, we can only take work awayers from European countries. We are a small team and like to mix the team with different persons. Requests from friends/ couples will always get rejected. Apply as a single person.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Accommodation
High season simple camping cottage. Low season hotel room. Shared accommodation with one other person of the same gender. Please make sure you are comfortable with that!
There is no own kitchen for our team - but you are invited to the hotels breakfast buffet pluss our chefs cook a nice dinner for us every day. All other times of the day you can find food/ make a lunch package. But: Please understand that we can not make special dinners, so if you have to have special food/vegan/vegetarian needs we ask you to apply at places where you can make your own food.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 000000000275
Feedback (26)
19 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marysia) for host
I have been working for a few months during a summer season in the hotel and restaurant with Karola and André. I am happy with my experience, from the beginning I felt very welcomed by the team. I really like to cooperate with a friendly people from different parts of the world, we shared good moments together. My job was connected mostly with… read more
10 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marysia)
Marysia was helping us almost the whole summer season. She was a very nice, kind, warm, humble and gentle person and we loved her as a member of our team. She did a great job in our hotel both in housekeeping and service. She was effective, always positive and nice to both team members and guests. We can strongly recommend her and wish her all the… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host
My experience at this place was very beneficial for me, my goal was to improve my English, we were a group of 11 people with only international people, and none of them speak my language, which has been a real source of improvement for me. The work was not complicated if we have some previous experience, and being in the middle of the mountains… read more
12 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)
Carla already had some experience from waitressing, but she was really picking up all the other tasks as well very fast and did an exceptional good job here. Thx so much!
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Thank you Claudia for hopping in as an extra help, in the end there was a lot to do, and a lot of housekeeping. You were always positive and energetic, communicating nicely with our guests and the other staff members. Pluss you were actually spending a lot of time outdoors and enjoyed skiing, that is always nice to see that we can give good… read more
(Excellent
)
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19 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marysia) for host
I have been working for a few months during a summer season in the hotel and restaurant with Karola and André. I am happy with my experience, from the beginning I felt very welcomed by the team. I really like to cooperate with a friendly people from different parts of the world, we shared good moments together. My job was connected mostly with… read more
10 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marysia)
Marysia was helping us almost the whole summer season. She was a very nice, kind, warm, humble and gentle person and we loved her as a member of our team. She did a great job in our hotel both in housekeeping and service. She was effective, always positive and nice to both team members and guests. We can strongly recommend her and wish her all the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host
My experience at this place was very beneficial for me, my goal was to improve my English, we were a group of 11 people with only international people, and none of them speak my language, which has been a real source of improvement for me. The work was not complicated if we have some previous experience, and being in the middle of the mountains… read more
12 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)
Carla already had some experience from waitressing, but she was really picking up all the other tasks as well very fast and did an exceptional good job here. Thx so much!
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Thank you Claudia for hopping in as an extra help, in the end there was a lot to do, and a lot of housekeeping. You were always positive and energetic, communicating nicely with our guests and the other staff members. Pluss you were actually spending a lot of time outdoors and enjoyed skiing, that is always nice to see that we can give good… read more
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Karin) for host
I spent the whole summer in Norway with Karola and Andre.
It is a beautifull cozy moutain hotel with a amazing nature around.
The comunication with Karola was from the beginning on verry easy and fast.
During our call we talked about all the tasks I will work on, in the Hotel. We fixed the dates and everithing was set.
I worked in the hole… read more
It is a beautifull cozy moutain hotel with a amazing nature around.
The comunication with Karola was from the beginning on verry easy and fast.
During our call we talked about all the tasks I will work on, in the Hotel. We fixed the dates and everithing was set.
I worked in the hole… read more
5 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Karin)
Karin has been employed in our hotel, she has been a fantastic help and a trustworthy and calm soul to have around. She is an effective and fast worker, easily picking up new tasks, but she is also dealing with periods when there is less to do. We hope to get her back one day!
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aina) for host
I spent the whole summer at Karola and Andre's beautiful hotel, and my experience could not have been better!
Both of them are awesome hosts, always giving clear instructions regarding what they want/need from their employees, and very honest with the whole team. They will let you know when there is room for improvement, but will also show… read more
Both of them are awesome hosts, always giving clear instructions regarding what they want/need from their employees, and very honest with the whole team. They will let you know when there is room for improvement, but will also show… read more
5 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aina)
Aina was employed at our hotel during summer season, working both in evening service, cleaning and as breakfast chef. She is a fast learner, managed all the tasks very well and communicates nice with the guests. In addition she is a fantastic positive and energetic soul to have a round and share work and life with. We hope to get her back for more… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jiri)
Jiri was employed at our hotel as a breakfast chef during the summer and he managed both calm and stressy situations very well. In addition he was a nice soul to have around, both calm and funny to share our time during the meals. We wish him all the best and good luck for the next adventures!
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eelika)
Eelike has been a great help for us this summer, she was employed mainly for cleaning and did manage all the tasks efficient and properly. In addition she was a nice person to have around, running outside in the mountains in her free time, always sharing nature experiences. We would love to get her back one day!
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Excellent hotel in a stunning location on the edge of the NP with a lot of possibilities for outdoor-activities. Karola and André are very focused on a high quality and always took a lot of time for our education. The communication was fast and appropriate. The international team rounded off my two times 2-month stay there perfectly. Thanks for… read more
21 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea was a perfect match for our hotel. Positive, service-minded, hardworking, just a very stable and nice person to have around. We hope we see you again, thanks for your work and help so far!
(Excellent)
21 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette was of great help, trustworthy and hard working in the service, always with a smile and positive mind. Thank you so much for your help!
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Olga & Murat) for host
As a workawayer I have spend 4 wonderful months at Karola and Andre's hotel. They both were very kind and polite to me. During the war in my country they provided me with accommodation, paid job and free meals and make me feel a member of thier big and friendly team. Mainly I did cleaning and preparing breakfast for guests during June, July,… read more
16 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Olga & Murat)
We can just underline what was written before here. We managed to employ Olga due to special rules for ukrainians in Norway in summer 2022 and we were very happy with her work, can only recommend her. Mainly in housekeeping, but also preparing and serving the hotels breakfast. We wish her good luck!
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaline)
Thank you so much Isaline for your help this summer. You were always positive, nice to everyone and did a good job. We wish you good luck for your education and the future!
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Josephine) for host
I spend 2 months in the winter season at Hotel. The staff was amazing and I'm thankful to have met each one of them and we had a lot of fun together. There is many nice outdoor possibilities such as; lot of hiking, cross country skiing, dogsledding, sledge race, frozen waterfalls, ice climbing and I even tried to build a iglo!
You have to be a… read more
You have to be a… read more
17 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine)
Josephine was a wonderful girl to have in our house, she enjoyed both the outdoors and the tasks very much, she was reliable, always helpful and positive with us and the guests. We thank her very much for the help we got and wish her all the best!
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura )
Laura was a fantastic help for us in a busy time, she was honest, reliable and trustworthy. We had a lot of fun working together. When she first found out that the nature was a bit too far from city life she was still helping out the time we needed her to not get problems - with the same energy and positivity as she started with. We wish her good… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Melanie) for host
My stay was very impressive and exciting. The team from the hotel is from all around the world and they are very friendly and helpful. The hotel is far away from the cities and noise, so it's a good place to go on long hikes or runs in your free time. It's surrounded by the beautiful nature (forests, waterfalls, mountains, reindeer and… read more
3 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Kimberley ) for host
Once in a lifetime experience! It was a pleasure to live and work in the mountains. The team was international and fun, we had delicious meals together and many outdoor adventures. Karola and Andre are supportive and considerate. Thanks for an awesome Workaway! I'd go back anytime :)
3 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kimberley )
Kim was a wonderful help for us in a busy winterseason before Covid19 stopped all travelling. She brought a lot of experience in our team, always positive and was also eager to ski and be outside. Thank you for your help!
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Thank you Karola for this great time and all the opportunities you gave me. I really enjoyed the time. The work in the hotel was simpel and all the stuff members are nice and you can have a good time with all of them. If you go outside of the hotel, you are directly in front of 6 mountains which you can go climbing up.
20 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Thanks so much for your help Nicolas! You were a very calm person, which was fitting very good to us and our team. Polite and nice to all the guests, we can very much recommend you to others!
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Zuzanna) for host
Karola and Andre!
This is a very late feedback and I apologise for that! I just reopened my workaway account that's why I can leave it now :) I worked here in February 2017 and it was a great experience! The surroundings are beautiful and workawayers have enough time to enjoy them, you can take snow shoes or skis or just walk around, there are ski… read more
This is a very late feedback and I apologise for that! I just reopened my workaway account that's why I can leave it now :) I worked here in February 2017 and it was a great experience! The surroundings are beautiful and workawayers have enough time to enjoy them, you can take snow shoes or skis or just walk around, there are ski… read more
3 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Arnaud)
(Very good)
26 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Arnaud) for host
Working there was my first Workaway experience and I will probably never forget it. I stayed there for about 3 months during the winter season and I really enjoyed working there, especially with the amazing staff team we had. We were provided a lot of good food, I had my own cabin and also my own snowshoes and skis which was amazing, as I could… read more
30 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marija) for host
This was my first work away experience and it was truly amazing. Considering the fact that I've lived in a city my whole life, it was very exciting to spend some time in this absolutely beautiful nature. The guests were very nice and polite, the food extremely good (it took awhile to get rid of those extra kilos) and Karola and André are very… read more
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marija)
Marija was stepping in for a person who cancelled - we were so lucky that she even spoke norwegian - so she was actually employed by us, not only volunteering. She did not have any experience from serving, but she learned quick and was very highly motivated. She is very nice to have around, we had very nice talks about life and future, she is very… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor)
Taylor was stepping in for another person, we were so happy finding him. And just the first challenge showed which trustworthy person he is: He had to wait for some passport things before he could come, but we trusted him and after some days everything was fixed and he helped us for about two months. His experience from bartending was very helpful… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host
This was my first work away experience and it was incredible! I didn't really know what to expect as I had never been to Norway or worked in a hotel, but Norway is the most stunning country and the hotel work is varied and quick to learn. Karola, Andre and all the other staff were so nice and welcoming, and there's plenty of social opportunities.… read more
17 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
1 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)
Thank for your nice feedback Paolo, which I can just give back to you. Coming from quite a different culture in Italy you were so humble and positive to all work tasks - and you did everything from cleaning rooms to helping us with taking down a timber house in the end of the season. I can recommend you to everywhere else!
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
This is a magical and amazing experience! I worked there as voluteer for over 2 months and I really felt comfortable and relaxed; the hotel is in the middle of a beautiful nordic landscape (with the majestic Besseggen really close). Karola and Andre are very very friendly and they will provide for everything needed. It's a great occasion also to… read more
31 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
As difficult as it is to put a 9 months long life experience into a short reference, I can .
conclude it has been very positive! Real good people, crazy beautiful mountain landscape and delicious food. Great place to find some peace, spend hours wandering in nature and simultaneously meet interesting coworkers from all corners of Europe.
I would… read more
conclude it has been very positive! Real good people, crazy beautiful mountain landscape and delicious food. Great place to find some peace, spend hours wandering in nature and simultaneously meet interesting coworkers from all corners of Europe.
I would… read more
20 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
We were so lucky to get the help of Lea first for a two months period and offered her quite soon a full paid position, so she stayed with us almost a year in the end. This says it all. And even if the work tasks were tiring, and the atmosphere a bit stressy in the middle of the season she dealed everything with her positive mind. She is leaving us… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Davor) for host
I came to visit my friend here and ended up volunteering for 1 week. It was really great experience to hang and to work with such a nice people out there. Karola nad Andre are great owners who you can be relaxed with. Hotel is surrounded by beautiful nature and there are a lot of hiking paths around. I definitely recommend it :)
1 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Davor)
Davor just visited a friend working at our place. But he was so kind to help out when someone else suddenly had to leave due to family issues. He could then stay a week to help us until we managed to find someone else for a longer period. That was extremely nice and flexible! Davor is very uncomplicated, positive and stepped in where help is… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Freyja) for host
Karola and Andre were fantastic hosts, they made me feel so welcome at their beautiful Hotel in the Jotunheimen National Park. From my first day all of the team was so friendly; we were like one big family working together, eating together, walking together, laughing together, playing games in the evening... On our days off some of us would get… read more
20 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Freyja)
Freyja joined us from the middle of a very busy season, but she adjusted very well to the situation and was immediatly part of the team. She was a fast learner and always willing to give an extra hand. Thank you very much, we can only recommend you to others!
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja_Ronja)
Romana is helping us this winter season and now she is looking for the next place/ job we already like to give her our feedback during her stay. She is a very nice and positive person with a settled character, always keen to do things right and in a propper way. She helped us with preparing and organizing the breakfast for up to 25 hotel guests,… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenka)
Lenka stayed with ut now for three weeks and everything works very good. She is helping us with everything, she is enjoying her free time outdoors and is giving our team new energy. She works very good and sees things to do and is always positive to give an extra hand if we need it. She will stay with us until the end of season in end of october… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
Thank you very much Jenny for your help this summer. We can recommend you to everyone else here! Always positive, adventurous outside - which is important in these surroundings, helping with everything needed inside and always motivated to give a hand extra.
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Hana)
Hana helped us in our winter season. Her background and experience from householding was very valuable to us, so we offered her a full paid job for our summer season. She stayed for the whole season may to september, doing breakfast for up to 50 demanding hotel guests, serving, cleaning - always motivated and in a nice mood, getting along with… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Adrijana555) for host
This is a bit of a late reply, sorry for that, but the time went by so fast since i was there. This is a great place to visit and help at. You will learn a lot about how a mountain hotel is run, and all the things that need to be done in a day to day base. Other than the work and the things that can be learned, it is an amazing place surrounded by… read more
2 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrijana555)
Thank you Adrijana for helping us. You were such a positive person, giving us your hands and your nice energy. You were always happy to work, you learned fast and we can just recommend you to all others!
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
Thank you so much for your nice feedback, Lea! I can say the same about you, it was a pleasure having you here. Learning fast, always open minded to us, the guests and the others and enjoying outdoors, so we knew you had a good time when you were off. And we are always very thankful if someones cares about the dog. Anything else I should say to… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
This was my first workaway-experience and I’m absolutely happy about how everything went! Karola and Andre and also the other workers made me feel welcome from the first moment on, so it was no problem to get used to both life and work at the hotel. Accomodation (first cabin, later hotel room) was quite fine and the food was fantastic (already… read more
15 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Signe)
Thank you Signe for the nice feedback. I can say the same about you - easy to get along with, always open minded whatever task there is to come. And: Outdoor the most of your time off - so we knew you got something out of your stay. Good luck for you!
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Signe) for host
I worked at the hotel in the end of the summer season, from the beginning of September to the end of October and I cannot say any bad things about the place! Both Karola and André are nice and friendly people who take very good care of not only the guests at the hotel but also the staff. The work is pretty easy and varies from cleaning rooms to… read more
22 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Leander)
Thank you Leander for the nice feedback! As you wrote there was also work to be done, and you also had your BIG interests of filming and being outdoors. But that fits much better for us than having persons who are sitting inside the whole day. It gives us the feeling that you actually got something out of your stay.
AND thank you so much for the… read more
AND thank you so much for the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Leander) for host
I have had a unique winter experience at this Hotel, far away from civilization, and closer to nature than ever before, surrounded by the majestic Jotunheimen Mountain Range. I liked the fact that this is a small yet professionally organised hotel where everything is not as formal as in the big hotel corporations. I above all admire the passion… read more
2 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Krisztina)
We can just say the same as the host before us - Krisztine is a very positive person with a lot of energy for helping, giving hands, sees what there is to do, getting along with everyone. Thank you!
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Anneloesn)
No further comments, all the other feedbacks said it already. Thanks for sharing your time with us, Anneloes and good luck with your studies!
(Excellent)
31 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen)
Ellen did a great job at our hotel in winter season and was handling both us, the others in the team and our guests with an always friendly and open mind. She was enthusiastic about winter outdoors and skiing and used all the experiences we could offer, even a night in a self made igloo. We would always employ her again.
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Frieder)
Thank you Frieder for the feed back - we can just say the same about you :-). You did not have any experience when you came, but were learning very fast and doing all your work properly. We can recommend you to everyone and would employ you properly if you are interested in the future. I am sure we will meet again :-)
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (Frieder) for host
Working here was my first workaway-experience and it was more than great. The people I met were very friendly and the landscape is just amazing , so that I didn´t really want to leave.
If you go here you will find: a variety of work, simply awesome food (I increased 9 kilos in weight) and a curious and active dog, Sala, i like very much. Karola… read more
If you go here you will find: a variety of work, simply awesome food (I increased 9 kilos in weight) and a curious and active dog, Sala, i like very much. Karola… read more
19 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott & Cory)
Hi Scott, sorry for the late reply - I just saw this and were thinking of that you arrived this time last year. You did a wonderful work at our place, we would recommend you to all who might need a recommendation!
Greetings to you and your family!
Greetings to you and your family!
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2011
Left by Workawayer (Scott & Cory) for host
Norway is an amazing place full of great people and culture. Working at the hotel showed me this and much more. Karola and Andre are wonderful people and very nice to work for. I had a great time working there during the summer of 2011 and I hope someday to return!
12 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabine11)
Sabine did not only do a great job in the hotel with making marvellous breakfasts during the whole winter season, but was also having exactly the same interests as we have: Outdoors, skiing, photography, discussing world and life and last not least our dog, which went on some fantastic day trips with her. We thank her so much for staying with us… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2011
Left by Workawayer (JoanneK) for host
I had a fantastic time ! The surroundings are beautiful, the people are friendly and the work is varied. Thank you Karola and Andre (and ofcourse Sala!)!!
21 Feb 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (JoanneK)
Joanne worked at our hotel in winter 2010 and did a great job here, not afraid of new situations, sudden changes and all kind of works in a hotel. She learned skiing and had a great time here!
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2011
Left by Workawayer (Gesine) for host
This is a wonderful place near Jotunheimen Nationalpark. In winter you can go skiing or snowshoe walking and in summer climbing the mountains, paddling on the river or sitting somewhere and watching the beautiful scenerey. The work is rich in variety and when your are good, you get responsibility. I had a lovely time and met some very nice people.… read more
21 Feb 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Gesine)
Gesine started as a workawayer at our hotel in winter 2010 and did such a great job, that we offered her an employment for summer 2010 also, which was a right decision. She left us in autumn for other work, but we would always employ her again!
(Excellent)
