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Experience Norwegian countryside living!
We are a retired couple, Olaug and Bjørn, living on a farm in Eastern Norway 1 hour outside of Oslo. We are interested in culture sharing and would like to invite people to experience this beautiful part of Norway. We have in the past hosted exchange students and love sharing Norwegian culture and getting to know new people and cultures. Hosting guests from other countries feels a bit like traveling ourselves.
As a volunteer you will share a large charming four bedroom farmhouse with other volunteers. We usually rent the house out for tourists but would like to invite volunteers to live in the house for a few weeks to help with some projects on our farms. The house has a large sunny garden and a beautiful view of a lake, which is also perfect for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. The forest starts right behind the house and is great for hikes in nature. The farm we live on is an 8-minute walk from the house where the volunteers will live, and tasks will be carried out at both places.
On the farms, we grow organic vegetables for our own consumption, and have a hobby herb garden. The only animal on the farm is our cat.
It would be beneficial if you have experience in some of the tasks, especially gardening, painting or carpentry/DIY projects. You will need to be able to work together in a team as well as independently at times. We will always be at home and available.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will teach you about Norwegian culture and farm life. We can practice the Norwegian language with you if you'd like and will introduce you to traditional Norwegian food.
Help
Tasks will vary depending on projects on the farm and the skills and interest of the volunteers. It will be things like:
* General maintenance of the buildings on the farms such as carpentry
* Painting. With many buildings on the property, there is always something to paint and prepare to paint.
* Gardening (cutting hedges, weeding, pruning fruit trees, etc)
* Help in the organic herb garden/greenhouse
* Cop and prepare firewood
* Help around the house
* Cleaning
Please let us know in your message which tasks interest you the most and if you have any experience in them.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian bokmål: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We will be happy to teach you Norwegian.
Accommodation
The volunteers will stay at a large farmhouse with four bedrooms, two living rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and one bathroom
During your stay, we will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will have most dinners together for culture sharing and we will cook traditional Norwegian food. We will also provide some basic ingredients at the house you are staying. Please inform us about any food allergy or restrictions when applying.
We hope to find helpers who will get along well and enjoy sharing a house together.
What else ...
The area is great for relaxing and enjoying nature. It is a short walk to the lake for swimming and fishing, and we canoe you can use to explore the lake. There are plenty of hiking opportunities in the close by forest and a free football golf course right by the house. We will help you have the best stay possible here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The house has fiber internet and a dedicated workspace.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (10)
We had an amazing experience during our time with you both. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel like part of the family. Olaug and Bjørn were incredibly kind, generous, and accommodating, always ensuring we were comfortable and… read more
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We had an amazing experience during our time with you both. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel like part of the family. Olaug and Bjørn were incredibly kind, generous, and accommodating, always ensuring we were comfortable and… read more
Every working day we would spend the morning working (mainly gardening activities that didn't require any previous experience) and in the afternoon we… read more
It was my first experience with Workaway, and well, I couldn't have asked for anything better!
Olaug and Bjørn are two kind, generous and welcoming people, and they made me feel at home since the first day, treating us volunteers like family. I really appreciated spending time with them, talking… read more
In our first experience as a Workawayer, having spent days on their farm with them was incredible for us and we are very grateful. In addition to working, we had a lot of fun and learned about the country.
The place where we stayed is beautiful, quiet, and… read more
