Spearfishing and wood projects outside Bergen, Norway

Norway

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2022

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My name is Adrian!
I have always felt at home by the ocean.
I decided to develop my own homestead by the sea.
My vision was to create a both traditional and creative workplace for myself and people around.

The homestead is situated by the westernmost mainlandpoint in Norway.
We are close to the open ocean, but still protected by the surrounding islands.
The west coast of Norway consist of hundreds of islands, many of them are connected with bridges.

The situation makes it perfect for harvesting from the coast and Islands.
We catch our food by fishing and freediving.

I work in the forests around Bergen as an arborist.
Beside of this, my desire is to live a traditional way of life based on harvesting from the sea, like our forefathers did

By welcoming you and working together, we can exchange knowledge, cultures and language - making our lives richer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The projects are varied, and maybe you can learn new things while staying at the farm
If you have a certain skill, creativity or good ideas, it will be well appreciated.
Help
Preparing nets and fishing equipment
Planting fruit trees and making vegetable gardens
General maintenance, gardening, painting, cooking and housekeeping
Boat restauration
Construction work
Forestry work and producing firewood
Other DIY projects

Many of the tasks demands that you can help independently, and understands the certain responsibility to it.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
French: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
I´m interested in improving my German language and learning French.
Accommodation
You will accommodate in a traditional old Norwegian house
All guests will be supplied with their own bed, with clean bedding and linen
What else ...
Transport:
The farm is situated north of Bergen, the second largest city in Norway.
Expressboat through the fjords from Bergen to Vardetangen (the westernmost mainlandpoint) is 1 hour

Distance to the city of Bergen is about 70 kilometres - 1 hour by car
It is easy reachable by bus from Bergen City.
The city of Bergen is surrounded by mountains, and has many beautiful hikes which is worth to see.
There is also things to explore around in the local community, for example short hikes, hidden beaches, cafe, pub, an old guesthouse, small shopping center and library.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of space to park a campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week (max 25 hours/week)

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Bergen

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05/05/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)

Ashley was the perfect companion this winter. She took good care of my house in the city. She is very dilligent, and takes on every task seriously- and gets them done. Ashley made a very good plan for the interior design for my old house, it turned out very well! Creative- and solution oriented. She is very reliable and can take on most tasks,… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host

I stayed with Adrian, not at the farm, but at his -very cold- house in the City of Bergen for a few days. First workaway. It was really educational and inspiring , not least because of his wonderful parents, who kidnapped me for a day of hiking on the snowy mountain, great conversation, endless fun facts and treats <3 It was intense but oh so… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna is Very good in every field, construction work and fishing especially, she did an exellent job. She is from a farm, and she definately lives up to that considering that she can do any job. She was never scared of hard work and all of us agreed that she is a very tough woman. I truly enjoyed her company and would definitely recommend her to… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I stayed with Adrian for two weeks in spring and had a really great time! Myself and the other Workawayers, Josef and Maxi, helped with organising sheds, construction work, making firewood, and bringing in nets with the boat to catch fish for our meals (we ate very well!).

Adrian is a good teacher and he has plenty of knowledge and skills to… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Viera) for host

I spent at Adrian's place great time and it was a big experience for me. I helped him with reorganizining stuff, tydying up, painting boat etc., but I still had spare time for my own activities. We also spent some off-time together with hardening and diving/snorkling, which both were big experience and fun for me. Adrian is a great fisherman, so… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Viera)

Viera worked together with me and my family and she did an awesome job!
She works very efficiently, and her working moral is absolutely top notch.
Where she has learned all her good sides and skills from, I don´t know, but it surely is something different from what I´m used to!
In my experience and everyone around me, she always gave a lot more… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah helped out on my projects when I was in a need. She did a brililliant job with everything she did!
Very loyal and patient, I´m pretty sure she can take on any job asked for.
The projects i handed to her turned out very well and I am very happy with the result. It takes some patience to complete what she did!

She has many good… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)

Eric is a great craftsman who can build or improvise almost anything out of nothing. He knows every handtool very well, and has an impressive toolset with him wherever he goes. That tells a lot of how much he enjoys to work. He builds boats and houses. Eric is strong like a bear, the perfect help when you’ll lift or move something.
It is fun to… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host

every day is a new day, i like it

(Excellent )

31/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host

I feel very fortunate that I could stay at Adrians place for some time. I'm really impressed by what he has going on and the skills he has. He has a clear vision about what he wants to achieve and just goes for it, really cool. I helped him a bit with the building of fundaments of a concrete garage and we often went fishing which I really enjoyed.… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)

Paula is a without doubt a hard working woman.
She stayed on the farm and helped me during this winter, and she did a great job.
It was all planned in the last minute. We arranged the stay the same day and she arrived quickly after.
We worked early mornings and she was always first out of bed, ready for pulling the nets.
Paula has a humble and… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jens & Nico) for host

We had an awesome 5 week stay at Adrians place in Norway.
Adrian is a very nice and easy going guy. He trys to do a lot of things on his own. There are a lot of projects on his farm, so the work was very diverse. By helping Adrian with his projects we learned many skills. Most of the tasks we did involved some kind of artisanal work. But also… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jens & Nico)

ACHTUNG! These guys are amazing. They will not dissapoint you when it comes to working, cooking, or simply just living together. They are calm and funny to live with, and used to solve any task, or complete tough jobs in any kind of weather. Its approved that these guys are TOUGH!
Thank you Nico and Jens for joining me at the farm, it was so fun… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Stine) for host

I stayed with Adrian for 2 weeks and I could have stayed so much longer! Adrian is such a good host. He is very considerate about his guests and you feel very much at home at his farm. I have fond memories about everything from porridge in the morning to quiet fishing in the sunset to getting squezed into a diving suit so I could enjoy the… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Stine)

Stine is calm, down to earth and fun to be with. Workwise she shows initiative and sees what´s needed to be done. Her experience is quite diverse and is always eager to learn more. She´s a lifeguard and soon to be a doctor/paramedic which is an absolute plus to have around when in a team. Stine is a pretty cool young woman, I definately recommend… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Niccolò & Viktoria)

Viktoria and Niccolo stayed almost two months at my farm.
I will try to describe them, but my words is not suficcient enough. You have to get to know, and experience them yourself.
They are very polite, and have a exraordinary working moral. They were the perfect help on the farm, and completed so many projects during their stay here. Viktoria… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Niccolò & Viktoria) for host

The stay at Adrians farm was our first workaway experience and it couldn‘t have been better
The work on the farm was so much fun,even if it was hard physical work sometimes.
Adrian is a great host who wants the best for the workawayers and does everything to make the stay perfect. We ate so delicious food from the pigs that were walking next to… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host

WARNING ONLY SIGN UP FOR THIS HOST IF:
1) You enjoy adventure and unimaginable wonders.
2) You want to work with a kind and caring soul.
3) You seek a quiet farm near beautiful waters.
My time on the farm could not have been a better experience. From cooking the freshest pork to freediving and picking the juiciest scallops off the bottom of the… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)

Justin stayed at my farm during winter, and I truly enjoyed every day and moment together with him. He is a smart, funny and polite guy. He is very skilled in many different fields.
Justin is a diciplinated guy who gives you more than expected. He is a quick learner. In freediving he went from a beginner, to a underwater hunter in a couple of… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ansgar & Till)

As soon as I read the message from Ansgar & Till that they already was in Bergen, I knew that this had to be good and I could not miss the chance meeting them. We met the next day on a mountain in Bergen, and planned it all spontaniously.

Ansgar & Till are two strong guys who give 100% until the job is done. They suprised me with how much effort… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ansgar & Till) for host

Wow..
Unfortunately we havent been here long but the Time was intensive.
Our first Time on Workaway.
Everything worked out fine, uncomplicate and quick. (Good German and English)
The work is fun because you can be outside in the nice landscape and Adrian is so well equipped.
From Bergen you can come to his Farm easy and cheap by Bus.

If you are… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

Excellent stay in Norway!
I spent 2 weeks at the farm and I was very well welcome by Adrian.I lived in his house with another workawayer.We shared meals together, everyone participates in the life of the house, as at home. I felt very good like on my own house.
Adrian was always attentive to us about our general comfort.
I was also realy well… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

I will try to explain why i truly recommend her to any kind of work she will apply for.

She is always smiling - yes, it is actually true! Her positive energy when working together simply creates a good mood and makes people around her happy!
Julia is very loyal. I always felt safe that the work she did, was properly done. This is a important… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah worked together with us during winter. She is a hardworking and strong girl. She helped me to take care of newborn piglets and feeding pigs. She did a especially a good job with producing firewood. Hannah is very active with sports and even spent extra time producing firewood in the evenings after work which she took as a training exercise.… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

I stayed at Adrian's farm for three and a half weeks from the beginning of November on.
Adrian is a great and welcoming host, sometimes a bit quiet, but so am I and on other times we had great political discussions or time to tell stories.
The work was mostly around the pigs: sorting fruits, feed them and give water, sorting fruits, building… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur)

I worked together with Arthur on the farm for about a month. He was travelling with his self-built VW camper. I find his travel project very cool, and we have like-minded interest, so we got very good along. He is very independent, and can fix unexpected challenges and problems. He is very comfortable and calm to live together with.
He can work… read more

(Excellent )

21/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host

Planning my trip to Scandinavia, I decided to stay for four weeks in Norway at Adrian’s farm.
Well, in the end, four weeks became six! Adrian was such a welcoming and friendly host that I immediately felt comfortable staying with him.
We had a lot of fun together and I really enjoyed the varied days outside in the beautiful area around his… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Last spring Aaron worked with me for 6 weeks. He helped me at the farm with feeding the pigs, construction work, working in the forest, and rebuilding a fishingboat.
He works very independent. He drove here with his car, full with fishing equipment. He brought his chainsaw protection gear so he was able to work full days with clearing the forest.… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Daniel was at the farm for around 3 weeks. It went super!
He is an really easygoing guy, who works fast and independent.
He helped me with some really heavy work: Building walls for a garage and other sement work, construction work (designing and building houses for the animals), high pressure washing a barn...
His working moral was extremely… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

Staying with Adrian was my first Workaway experience and it was extraordinary! I stayed for 4 weeks and enjoyed a wonderful norwegian summer.
The Farm is still in the in the making so there are very different things to do.
I think it is very important to be able to adapted to the lifestyle and to the people you will living with. Than you will… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia worked at the farm last summer, and did a supreme job!
Julia works fast and organized, and could easily create order out of mess. She found solutions at first glance that even I didnt see!
She also has good working experience from farms in Switzerland. This describes her ability to work very hard, especially when it matters. In this case… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)

Working together with Philip this summer was a good experience!
He was hard working, loyal and motivated. Showed a lot of good initiatives with cooking and household, and got good experience in this field, as well with practical work. He showed good responsibilty for the animals, and every task was taken seriously and completed in a good way. We… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)

Clara was my second workawayer I had on the farm, and I must say it went very good!
It did not took long time before she learned the routines on the farm. Clara is a person that sees what has to be done, and she does it without telling her. It was reassuring for me, as a host, to know that the the work she did was proper done. She is also a good… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host

Staying with Adrian was my first Workaway experience and I don't regret it. There were always two workawayers at his farm. We ate everyday together and cooked a lot of good and healthy food. He also has a lot of fruits therefore you can make jam and juice. The place where he lives is very beautiful, calm and diverse. You can see the sea from his… read more

(Excellent )

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