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Take care of animals and the family kitchen garden in Fjärås, Sweden

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a couple in our 50's that some years ago bought our farm. A lot happened during the first years and more is to happen.

    We are restoring a 4 hectar land from forest to padock enclosures for horses and sheep. The work has started but it is a five year project and the biggest thing this year would be to put up all the fences and clear the ground from wood.

    If you like to participate in helping on a small farm with horses, sheep ,chicken and cats this is your place. Other work on the farm is to help with the animals and the kitchen garden. Some house work. If you are interested in old architecture and old ways to do things we are happy to meet you.

    The area we live in is a very old place where people have been living and travelled at for a very long time. We have ancient remains on our land and the house we are living in was probably originally build in the 16th century. Both of us are very fond of old techniques like how to build a wood house or how to take care of the wool of the sheep. So if you have a passion to do traditional work you are more than welcome to give suggestions on your preferences.

    We mainly work on the farm on our "spare time" due to that we also work on our full time work (IT-technician and Horse Farrier) so there will be some times where you need to work on your own. This also mean that we mainly work weekends and days off is preferred during week days. Hours are normally not scheduled, the tasks varies from day to day and depending on seasons.

    Just outside we have a lake where we swim and bath in the summer evenings.

    Hope to see you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Self development
    Culture
    Farming
    Photography
    Animals
    Nature
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Swedish traditions on farming and cultural events. Gardening. Old techniques for building and take care of products from the farm.

    Bus is passing a few times a day. The nearest city Kungsbacka is about 30 min away by car. About 45 min to Gothenburg. Driving licens is beneficial and if possible own car should be brought. Hiking in the forest. Swimming. Fishing. Hunting depending on season.

  • Help

    Help

    Put up fences, clear ground from wood, take care of animals and maintenance in the kitchen garden (which provide food to the family) would be the main priorities. But other things happening on the farm during the year would also provide your help, like harvest of hay or painting the buildings. If you are interesting in building/renovating houses there are opportunities as well. If you are interested in wood work (take down trees/saw boards) there are also possibilities.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room in the house. Shared bathroom and kitchen. Internet is provided. Food will be provided, some days we do meals together some days meals have to be done on your own depending on working scedule.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Swim, hike, bicycle, visit Gothenburg, visit some of the historical places nearby, ...

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Internet available. Computer can be available if needed. Own/shared room depending if single or pair.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Own vehicle to stay in is welcome and preferred.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of The chickens

    The chickens

    The chickens give us eggs but also are good gardeners. Sometimes little to good so we have to protect our veggies. But they eat pest as snails and bugs. Turn the soil to make it good.

    Profile photo of The sheep

    The sheep

    All animals on the farm are to be treated with respect and this also include the sheep. We handle them with care.
    They are helping to restore the land, fertilize it and make it great again.

    Profile photo of Atom, Shiloh and Emperador

    Atom, Shiloh and Emperador

    Our horses

    Profile photo of Morris and Lakrits

    Morris and Lakrits

    Our cat came to us a cold winter. He was hiding in the barn. We found the owner but the owner was not so interested in Morris so he stayed with us.
    He is a good hunter and help us to keep to reduce number of mice and rats. But he also like to be indoor laying on the sofa

    Lakrits is our neighbors cat who visit us frequently.

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