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Help me maintain my country house and landscape - enjoy the mountains in Valdres, Norway

Norway
Last activity : 1 Aug 2026

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100 %
Last replied

2 Dec 2025
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5
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IF you are not a Norwegian or EU citizen and are planning to visit to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA / AU PAIR PERMIT (if applicable). To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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My name is Rolf, 61 yo and I live in Oslo, Norway. I live alone together with my dog, Leo.
I have bought a beautiful, very large cabin up in the Norwegian mountains, Valdres. My plan is to renovate, paint and rebuild some of the place. Also outside I need to do tiding up and make the best out of this beautiful landscape.

Separate bedrooms, shower, water toilet and fully equipped kitchen. Valdres offeres many outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, swimming (cold water..), cyckling and activity parks. Full wifi coverage.
I am gay.
Types of help and learning opportunities

Elderly Companionship

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Help around the house

Light maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Experiencing the best of Norwegian mountains and landscapes. Learn to renovate.
Help

No skills required; painting, cleaning up the landscape, moving furniture, cutting wood etc.
This is not a place for u if u have a handicap. Prefer men.
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Accommodation

Separate bedroom, bathroom, shower, water toilet, sauna, large living rooms, kitchen etc
What else ...

Plenty of time off to get around, hiking, fishing etc. For more info about the area, please visit web site: valdres.com
I also offer a small boat with an engine to get around the fjord and bicycles
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads

5G top modern wifi network
How many Workawayers can stay?

Two
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 151999676825

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Feedback (3)

24 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Octave) for host

We spent several weeks in Norway and it was one of the best moment of our life thanks to Rolf ! He always listened, caring and joking with us. We've learn a lot of things about Norway and the job. It won't have been the same without him. And we don't forget Leo, the adorable dog! We were really lucky to have you as our host so thanks for … read more

(Excellent )

11 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Alexandre) for host

It was my first experience on Workaway and I'm so glad I got to do it with Rolf. I spent a month with him and I can say that he is a very kind, generous, open-minded and funny person. He took me around town and to his cabin (which is a wonderful place). I really enjoyed the job (cooking, painting, building furniture, cleaning, chopping wood, … read more

(Excellent )

26 Oct 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandre)

Alex has been with me here in Oslo and also in my estate in the mountains. He has helped me with dog care, making wonderful food, a lot of painting (my living rooms and bedrooms) and also keeping everything clean and neat. He also cut some firewood.
Alex is a very kind and caring man. He does his tasks with great pleasure, whatever it is, and does … read more

(Excellent )

28 Aug 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas & Malena)

The summer of 2021 was amazing in Norway, also much because of Lukas. He helped me at my estate here in Valdres for a whole month. He help me paint, cutting wood, cleaning and building construction. We also did some great furniturework with big success.
And I will never forget his cooking, with is fantastic! I usually reduce my weight when I am … read more

(Excellent )

27 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Lukas & Malena) for host

Best host ever. So kind and caring, always helping me immediately with whatever it might be. Took me to the nicest places in Oslo and Etnedal. His dog Leo is the best, too. Made my dream of travelling Norway come true. Forever grateful.