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Description
Norwegian countryside lifestyle with fishing and freediving, for our own consumption and leisure.
My name is Adrian,
I am an arborist.
As a kid, I spent a lot of time in the garage with my father. He taught me how to be creative and repair things.
In my teens, I worked as a freediving instructor.
I live on a small homestead near my favorite diving spot, a strong tidal current.
I am enthusiastic about mechanics and woodwork, and often have projects in my DIY workshop.
By welcoming you, 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 sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Norway has nature you can easily challenge yourself in.
Things I can show you if interested:
Fishing, how to cook, catch and eat the common Norwegian fish.
I also like to practice names of fish in other languages.
Norwegian methods of traditional building. The use of woodworking tools, like planers, hand drills, saws, axes and chisels.
Knowledge about these manual tools and how to use them.
Trees and their life cycle, how to climb, cut or plant them. I would like to know the types of trees in your language!
I build my own spearguns from wood, and can teach about this aswell.
I would also like to learn from you and about your specific skills. Especially about cooking, traditions, culture or anything useful.
If you have your own freediving or fishing gear it is good to bring it. If you don’t have, it possible to rent or borrow. There’s also a nice freediving shop nearby.
You can also learn about Norway as a country with its traditions, culture, language and history.
Help
Looking for motivated helpers in following tasks:
Fishing:
Preparing fish, fishing and freediving equipment.
Hobbies:
Other projects is a woodfired oven and a sauna.
Currently rebuilding building a small fishing boat.
Forest:
Clearing branches, cutting brush and small trees in my garden.
For each winter we have to prepare firewood for my house.
Splitting and stacking wood.
Cooking and House tasks:
Cooking, gardening, painting, cleaning.
It is important to have experience with living on your own - cooking & cleaning.
Video making:
I want to make a film/documentary about the tasks we do, so I am looking for volunteers that are experienced with videography.
Yoga
If you have experience with Yoga training/teaching, I would like to learn from you.
I practice meditation and breathing techniques through freediving.
Put one headline of the activities listed avbove in the subject of your message when you message me. This is to ensure you’ve read everything so far.
The projects vary and change with the seasons.
Most of the tasks demands that you can help independently and understands the certain responsibility to it.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
French: Beginner
Japanese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning French, German or Japanese. I can teach Norwegian.
Accommodation
You will accommodate in a traditional Norwegian house from the 1800s.
All guests will be supplied with their own bed, with clean bedding and linen.
The house and living is simple and countryside-style.
I sleep well in my house, the food taste good and I have a warm fireplace. The basic needs will be covered.
Our diet is mostly self supplied and typically west-Norwegian: Fresh fish and home-grown potatoes.
There are also supermarkets nearby where we can get supplies for other needs. Food and diet plan will be made on further agreement with each volunteer.
Sleep routine is from 22:00 to 06:00
This is to ensure a quiet house after bedtime.
What else ...
Advice to you as an applicant is to keep your application short (!) and concise.
Use this format:
*Write specifically what kind of help you can contribute with.
*Write some sentences about your childhood.
*Keep pictures in your profile showing your skills or what you’re passionate about.
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Feel free to reach out in advance, but spontaneous requests are preferred. I normally settle plans maximum a week or two ahead in time.
I normally respond requests within a few days. If you don’t get a reply, don’t wait, rather continue your search for another host.
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About the city:
Bergen is almost 1000 years old and the second largest city in Norway. Here’s some of the highlights:
* German Bryggen, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
* Mountain hikes, starting close to city center
* Gondolas and funiculars
* The biggest tree in Norway
* Cafe’s and local specialities
* Museums, parks and universities
Transport:
The place is situated 1 hour by car from Bergen and is easy to reach by public transport.
Expressboat through the fjords from Bergen City.
The trip itself is an experience.
There’s also a good bus connection.
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
Host ref number: 214165539894
Feedback (39)
3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nanako) for host
Adrian was incredibly kind, full of energy, and worked so hard. He always thought about what was best for me, too! I learned so much from him — diving, fishing, life in Norway, and countless other things and experiences.
Adrian’s family was also so kind, fun, and truly wonderful.This was my first Workaway experience, and I’m so glad that my first… read more
Adrian’s family was also so kind, fun, and truly wonderful.This was my first Workaway experience, and I’m so glad that my first… read more
2 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Nanako)
Nanako helped me with various projects. She was a very good help in many fields, the perfect helper.
Nanako is skilled with freediving, and managed to catch dinner for us all, several times.
She is smart, knows alot about planets and science, so you can learn interesting facts from her.
Very quiet and calm, but always up to fun things such as… read more
Nanako is skilled with freediving, and managed to catch dinner for us all, several times.
She is smart, knows alot about planets and science, so you can learn interesting facts from her.
Very quiet and calm, but always up to fun things such as… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine helped me on my projects for a week - It was a pleasure to spend time with him. He helped me with organizing, masonry and handy-man jobs. It was performed with ease, as he had done it all before. He did an awesome job with the tasks.
We aslo did great with fishing, the nets were cleaned well and we had a really good catch. I highly… read more
We aslo did great with fishing, the nets were cleaned well and we had a really good catch. I highly… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
I have been staying a week at Adrian's and I had a really good time there, I felt welcomed as soon as I came in !
We have been doing some great work on his many creative projects such as helping the carpenters who are building his dream house by the sea, sanding and painting an old anchor or disassembling the chicken house before the winter. The… read more
We have been doing some great work on his many creative projects such as helping the carpenters who are building his dream house by the sea, sanding and painting an old anchor or disassembling the chicken house before the winter. The… read more
26 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
I had the pleasure of staying and working with Adrian at his farm for around three weeks in October of this year. It was an intense and rewarding experience. The property he owns is a beautiful mix of pastoral, rugged, and ocean! You’re a stones throw from the sea, and we went out on his boat quite a few times to fish, put out fish nets, and crab.… read more
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3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nanako) for host
Adrian was incredibly kind, full of energy, and worked so hard. He always thought about what was best for me, too! I learned so much from him — diving, fishing, life in Norway, and countless other things and experiences.
Adrian’s family was also so kind, fun, and truly wonderful.This was my first Workaway experience, and I’m so glad that my first… read more
Adrian’s family was also so kind, fun, and truly wonderful.This was my first Workaway experience, and I’m so glad that my first… read more
2 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Nanako)
Nanako helped me with various projects. She was a very good help in many fields, the perfect helper.
Nanako is skilled with freediving, and managed to catch dinner for us all, several times.
She is smart, knows alot about planets and science, so you can learn interesting facts from her.
Very quiet and calm, but always up to fun things such as… read more
Nanako is skilled with freediving, and managed to catch dinner for us all, several times.
She is smart, knows alot about planets and science, so you can learn interesting facts from her.
Very quiet and calm, but always up to fun things such as… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine helped me on my projects for a week - It was a pleasure to spend time with him. He helped me with organizing, masonry and handy-man jobs. It was performed with ease, as he had done it all before. He did an awesome job with the tasks.
We aslo did great with fishing, the nets were cleaned well and we had a really good catch. I highly… read more
We aslo did great with fishing, the nets were cleaned well and we had a really good catch. I highly… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
I have been staying a week at Adrian's and I had a really good time there, I felt welcomed as soon as I came in !
We have been doing some great work on his many creative projects such as helping the carpenters who are building his dream house by the sea, sanding and painting an old anchor or disassembling the chicken house before the winter. The… read more
We have been doing some great work on his many creative projects such as helping the carpenters who are building his dream house by the sea, sanding and painting an old anchor or disassembling the chicken house before the winter. The… read more
26 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
I had the pleasure of staying and working with Adrian at his farm for around three weeks in October of this year. It was an intense and rewarding experience. The property he owns is a beautiful mix of pastoral, rugged, and ocean! You’re a stones throw from the sea, and we went out on his boat quite a few times to fish, put out fish nets, and crab.… read more
14 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anaïs & Amandine) for host
I had the best time at Adrian’s place. First of all, Adrian is so kind and open-minded. His house is really cozy, and the place where he lives is lovely. I helped him with cooking, organizing, and painting. I also created a video about my stay, showcasing Adrian and his multiple skills.
I was so happy to spend time fishing, going into the forest,… read more
I was so happy to spend time fishing, going into the forest,… read more
11 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaïs & Amandine)
Anaïs did was a superb help to all tasks. We harvested potatoes, fished, and wood splitting. All the work she did was efficient and with ease. She is highly competent when it comes to cooking and household work. Anaïs also made a movie about of her time here. It was impressive! Definitely get in touch with her if you’re interested in a… read more
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was a fantastic companion for the few days in August. She helped with cleaning the house in the city, stacking wood and fishing. As I understood Ania was practicing triathlon, I took her out on a quick but hard hike, and she managed it with ease. She is very active and a great cook aswell.
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Staying with Adrian was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't dream about better stay! Adrian is very extraordinary person with a lot of interests, so we had so many subject to talk and activities to do. I felt very comfortable during my stay, I think we had a good balance between work and free time (but I think I could work more :D). We… read more
7 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Alizée)
Alizée did a great job and was a big help with my family’s painting project. We were very happy with her prescence. My favorite was to hear stories from her years of travelling to remote and exotic destinations. I learned a lot, it was an useful exchange.
(Excellent)
29 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host
It was a spontaneous and brief visit to Adrian's place.
Right from the start, I felt warmly welcomed in his open home.
I went there with the intention of catching and eating fish. Although we weren't lucky with the fishing rod, we managed to catch some with the net. Consequently, I likely had the best and freshest Fish & Chips I've ever tasted.… read more
Right from the start, I felt warmly welcomed in his open home.
I went there with the intention of catching and eating fish. Although we weren't lucky with the fishing rod, we managed to catch some with the net. Consequently, I likely had the best and freshest Fish & Chips I've ever tasted.… read more
28 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)
Philipp came out very spontaneously, which was perfect. Helped me with some difficult jobs, moving timber, net fishing and washing the boats. A very hard worker that you can fully rely on. I would definitely host him again and recommend to other hosts.
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is a calm and stable guy.
His working moral and willingness to learn is top notch.
I enjoyed working together with him.
He focuses on doing things properly and correctly.
He helped me a lot with carpentry and building. Together, we made a lot of progress. I’m very thankful that he wanted to come visit and help out! See you next time on… read more
His working moral and willingness to learn is top notch.
I enjoyed working together with him.
He focuses on doing things properly and correctly.
He helped me a lot with carpentry and building. Together, we made a lot of progress. I’m very thankful that he wanted to come visit and help out! See you next time on… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I spent 2 and a half weeks at Adrian's and I did a lot of things.
We made the walls of his future workshop, which was very interesting, I did lots of things, I cut, nailed, sanded, painted, Adrian gives you the opportunity to work with wood like in a company and I thank him for that.
Apart from work, we did a lot of fishing, with rod and net,… read more
We made the walls of his future workshop, which was very interesting, I did lots of things, I cut, nailed, sanded, painted, Adrian gives you the opportunity to work with wood like in a company and I thank him for that.
Apart from work, we did a lot of fishing, with rod and net,… read more
16 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie helped me out perfectly. I was very satisfied with her help and presence. Very curious and eager to learn about everything. Nothing was ever a problem. She has travelled a lot and has many stories to tell. From beginning to end, it was fun to work and spend time with her!
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I had a very beautiful peaceful time at Adrian’s. His property is very scenic, surrounded by both forrest and lake. Work was fun and varied: I helped clean out one of his famille’s rental homes, moved stacks of wood to storage, cleaned a bit, helped out with fishing and did a bit of carpentry. You get a lot of free time too in which we did lots of… read more
11 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Agathe & Jean)
Agathe and Jean did a perfect job in the short time they were here. they managed the tasks very well on their own, as they insisted to help out even though I had taken time off to rest. it was a pleasure to meet them. Very hardworking, self going, clean and considerate.
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Agathe & Jean) for host
Adrian was a wonderful host. We spent few days to the farm.
Unfortunately, Adrian was sick during our stay but he managed perfectly with. Adrian took a rest and we spent most of the time with his lovely father Eivind who showed us the area and islands. The main jobs were to paint a Norvegian house and choping wood. Thank you Adrian to let us stay… read more
Unfortunately, Adrian was sick during our stay but he managed perfectly with. Adrian took a rest and we spent most of the time with his lovely father Eivind who showed us the area and islands. The main jobs were to paint a Norvegian house and choping wood. Thank you Adrian to let us stay… read more
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Felix) for host
We were only with Adrian for a week, unfortunately, but it was a crazy time. Every day we could experience something new and even crazier with him. No matter if fishing, diving, driving a flying boat or working on one of his countless creative projects. It was never boring.
With many fish dishes we could learn a little bit more about Adrian and… read more
With many fish dishes we could learn a little bit more about Adrian and… read more
8 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Felix)
Andrea and Felix spent a week at my place. They are hardworking and were never scared of a challenge when it comes to work. Together they helped me with many projects but especially Andrea helped me with harvesting berries, producing firewood, painting and cooked traditional german dishes. Felix is a skilled carpenter and helped me installing a… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula & Anni)
Anni and I worked together for a week. She is so joyful to spend time with! Anni followed me in any job and everything was tackled perfectly. Anni is fast, accurate and works well in a team aswell as independently. She was always positive, motivated and never scared of any job.
I enjoyed the time together with Anni, it was so fun!
I enjoyed the time together with Anni, it was so fun!
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Anni) for host
My week near Bergen became a real adventure thanks to Adrian. Adrian himself is a person who dedicates himself to his projects one hundred percent and likes to show others (like me) his culture and work. I felt welcome with him during the time, laughed a lot with Adrian and had enriching conversations. The days were always a mixture of work and… read more
20 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host
My time at Adrian's farm was enriching, adventurous, and never short of a good time. There were always projects to tackle and plenty of things to do. I really enjoyed working with Adrian, he is clever, inventive, compassionate and always takes the time to discuss the best plan of action when starting a new project. He has the ability to make work… read more
20 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
I would give six stars if it possible.
Claire spent two months at my place and helped me designing and building different things. Her fields of work varied from woodwork, felling trees, mechanics, electrics, masonry, fishing, technical drawing, cooking and baking.
Many different tasks, Claire is a true «jack of all trades».
Her energy level and… read more
Claire spent two months at my place and helped me designing and building different things. Her fields of work varied from woodwork, felling trees, mechanics, electrics, masonry, fishing, technical drawing, cooking and baking.
Many different tasks, Claire is a true «jack of all trades».
Her energy level and… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Teun )
Teun and I worked together for a week. He has a calm personality which is comfortable to be around. I often had to seek his advice and he always had good solutions and answers on most things. He knows a lot about trees and biology, I really enjoyed our conversations. Teun is someone you can trust and definitely count on in all tasks.
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Teun ) for host
It was awesome to stay at Adrians place for a week. He is very kind and made me feel at home in his house. Together with another workawayer Clara we did all kinds of different stuff, like cutting trees, chopping firewood, stripping logs, hauling lumber, cutting planks, painting planks, and fishing. So much variation in just one week! Adrian is… read more
22 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bettie)
Bettie was a good help with packing firewood, fishing and picking blueberries. She is polite, always did her best and is nice to live with. She stayed for two days at my place. I wish her good luck on her journey through Norway!
(Very good)
15 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bettie) for host
Adrian is a very welcoming, calm and hardworking man. He has build many cool things already on the farm, and also has exciting future plans. He showed me many things of the Norwegian lifestyle such as fishing, and wood chopping. The other American workawayer was so inspiring too! We picked blueberries in the morning, this was just wonderful. All… read more
10 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nanda & Esther)
Nanda and Ester was a pleasure to spend time and work together with. It is very easygoing as they have their own camping car. It was a short and spontaneous stay and we managed to get much work done in short time. Always positive attitude and very hardworking. Highest reccomandations to other hosts.
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
My one week stay at Adrian's farm was incredible in more than one way! I did many things that I had never done before, like diving for scallops, fishing with nets (and catching a variety of fish as well as crabs) and then learning how to take apart plus cook what we had caught. Adrian has a very calm manner, which is why it is very easy and fun to… read more
15 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia and I worked together for a week with fishing- and forest work. She did a great effort and we completed alot that week. Julia has an impressive capacity when it comes to jobs- Whether it be fine precision work or hard manual jobs, she manages it well. She has gained many skills and knowledge despite her young age and it will be exiting to… read more
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Célie)
I spent a great week with Célie. She did a superb job and especially helped me with the fishing and work in the forest.
Célie has been to many different places and therefore has a diverse working experience. This makes her able to perform well and make the best out of any situation. She is a very competent and polite person, enjoyable to spend… read more
Célie has been to many different places and therefore has a diverse working experience. This makes her able to perform well and make the best out of any situation. She is a very competent and polite person, enjoyable to spend… read more
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Célie) for host
I had so many new experiences during this week at Adrian's place! We did firewood, we went fishing, diving, swiming in cold water,... we cooked and eat realy good food with fresh fishs and sea food !
Adrian is really kind and take time to explain everything you need to know. He always try to find differents things to do, he also showed us some… read more
Adrian is really kind and take time to explain everything you need to know. He always try to find differents things to do, he also showed us some… read more
1 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Strahil)
Strahil is a hard working and loyal man. He completed many tasks successfully. He knows when to put in the extra effort to achieve the goal. He is a sturdy and tough guy, not easily shaken by new and unknown challenges. He manages very well on his own- Strahil is a true individualist- but sure he can also cooperate when needed.
Big plus: he has a… read more
Big plus: he has a… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Strahil) for host
My first time doing workaway and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I spent 25 wonderful and peaceful days there. I received a warm welcome and the farm is super cozy. We bonded with Adrian and I am confident I can say we became good friends. He is very busy and has a lot of projects, and ideas but he also knows how to balance it all… read more
7 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mats Jonte)
Jonte did a great job in his short time he spent. I did not meet him, but from what I heard from the others, You can definitely trust him and rely on that the work is properly done. He is a scout and has learnt great values.
He is solution-oriented and can do most mechanical and construction jobs without problem. Mats is able to work well… read more
He is solution-oriented and can do most mechanical and construction jobs without problem. Mats is able to work well… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Omar)
Omar came out to help and did a fantastic job. He can offer to help with the most things you would ask for within construction. Also his human skills it especially important to mention. He is a empathic and caring person, and his top priority is that the everyone are doing well. It is a joyful experience to work and live together with him.
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Omar) for host
was a short time but I think we need to talk more, we agree on many dreams for the future and it is super important to meet him and know how he thinks in order to understand him, he has a lot of work and needs to solve it, it may be that in the next occasion is under less pressure and we can spend more quality time
18 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
Adrian was very welcoming. It was my first experience in a workaway and I am very happy to have spent these few days at his place. Not really knowing how to tinker, he managed to find something to make me useful! sharing and a good atmosphere in the kitchen and on walks!
Thanks Adrian :)
Thanks Adrian :)
12 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)
I had a short and very fun time working with Elisa!
She does a really good job in any work she does. Did a great job with building, fishing and work around the house.
She is calm, happy and joyful to work with. She is very active, and focused on healthy lifestyle. She`s a great French teacher.
I really recommend working with her!
She does a really good job in any work she does. Did a great job with building, fishing and work around the house.
She is calm, happy and joyful to work with. She is very active, and focused on healthy lifestyle. She`s a great French teacher.
I really recommend working with her!
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marvin)
When MARVIN wrote me I knew it would be a match. His request came at a time I was very busy in my life and not sure if I would be able to host him.
I am so glad I did. Because if not, it would have been the biggest mistake of my life.
Marvin is hands down one of the most versatile and talented craftsmen in wood construction I have ever worked… read more
I am so glad I did. Because if not, it would have been the biggest mistake of my life.
Marvin is hands down one of the most versatile and talented craftsmen in wood construction I have ever worked… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Leonie came out to join our work at short notice. Communication from the beginning went really well. She produced a good amount of firewood and picked blueberries. She took good care of my farm when I was at study. Leonie works very good independently.
Also a good helping hand with scallop and mackerel fishing and managed quickly to catch some… read more
Also a good helping hand with scallop and mackerel fishing and managed quickly to catch some… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
My time spent together with Eva and Esther was fantastic! They are very friendly and helpful. Did a great job with a variety of tasks from fishing to manual work like carrying heavy wood. they are curious to learn about it all. Very high quality in the work they do and you can trust them 100%. Thats important to mention!
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Our stay was planned very spontaniousely. We arrived and felt welcommed from the beginning. Adrian is very open, warm hearted, interesting to talk to and hospitable. We learnt a lot from Adrian (especially about the sea life) what we appreciated very much. The work was always very practical and hands on. In the freetime we enjoyed exploring the… read more
27 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maxim) for host
I couldn’t have imagined a better introduction to Norway than my stay with Adrian. While my stay was set up last minute, Adrian was flexible and gracious in opening his farm to me. His farm was never short of things to do, but these activities helped me learn more about Norway as a whole. Especially fishing and snorkeling in the North Sea. Adrian… read more
22 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxim)
Maxim came out for a spontaneous stay and it was a blast having him here! Workwise really well, good with following orders and able to find good solutions.
The most memorable thing is his wonderful humor and diplomatic personality. He added a good vibe to the group. Maxim is well educated and smart, able to hold informative conversations in a… read more
The most memorable thing is his wonderful humor and diplomatic personality. He added a good vibe to the group. Maxim is well educated and smart, able to hold informative conversations in a… read more
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host
My time at Adrian’s farm will always be very special to me and I’m very thankful having had the opportunity to stay there.
Adrian is a very chill and funny guy who enjoys peacefulness but also takes part in all sorts of adventures.
Together with another Workawayer we build a cabin in Bergen and also learned a lot about the Norwegian culture and… read more
Adrian is a very chill and funny guy who enjoys peacefulness but also takes part in all sorts of adventures.
Together with another Workawayer we build a cabin in Bergen and also learned a lot about the Norwegian culture and… read more
19 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia)
Alicia came over to help out, it went great! She did a super effort and great job with a variety of tasks. Highly recommend to other hosts.
She is always positive and a smile was never far away ;)
She is always positive and a smile was never far away ;)
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carmine & Francesca) for host
We had a wonderful time with Adrian on his farm. Learned a lot about fishing with nets and catching scallops and crabs. Adrian is very generous and it was a pleasure to work with soooo much fish to create delicious dishes for everyone.
1 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmine & Francesca)
Carmine and Francesca gave me an interesting offer. A nice place to park their beautiful caravan in exchange to share their cooking skills and company. I highly recommend it to other hosts. It was easy and learnful.
Their company was perfect and changed the dynamic in our group into a family.
The meals was the most tasteful pasta I have ever… read more
Their company was perfect and changed the dynamic in our group into a family.
The meals was the most tasteful pasta I have ever… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)
Annika sent me a really spontaneous message.
Curious and hard working. A really fast learner, can learn new skills very quick. That was very true!
She did a very good job with everything.
As a host it is relieving to be accompanined by someone who understands what you think and sees what needs to be done!
She's a climber, outdoorsy and very fit.… read more
Curious and hard working. A really fast learner, can learn new skills very quick. That was very true!
She did a very good job with everything.
As a host it is relieving to be accompanined by someone who understands what you think and sees what needs to be done!
She's a climber, outdoorsy and very fit.… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bärtschi) for host
Wow, what can i say. Had an amazing time. Learnd a lot about Norway.
I can highly recommend help Adrian out. It will make his and your life better.
I can highly recommend help Adrian out. It will make his and your life better.
14 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bärtschi)
Ruedi is a really great guy working together with. The perfect co-worker, carpenter and house-man. He is accurate, open and extremely hard-working in his work. He is an active guy with healthy values and lots of energy. Performs very well with spearfishing too. He was not afraid of any work and I can strongly recommend him for any type of job.
(Excellent)
5 May 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 Apr 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
26 Apr 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 Apr 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
Adrian is a good teacher and he has plenty of knowledge and skills to… read more
1 Nov 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
20 Oct 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
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)
7 Oct 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
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)
2 Sep 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
It is fun to… read more
(Excellent)
31 Dec 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
30 Dec 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
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 Dec 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
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
19 Dec 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
Thank you Nico and Jens for joining me at the farm, it was so fun… read more
(Excellent)
23 Dec 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
19 Dec 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)
6 Apr 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
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 Mar 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
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
6 Jan 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
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
5 Jan 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
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 Dec 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
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 Dec 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
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
3 Dec 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
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
2 Dec 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
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)
2 Dec 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 Nov 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
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
25 Nov 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
He can work… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 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
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
17 Oct 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
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 Oct 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
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)
3 Oct 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
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
26 Sep 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
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 Sep 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
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)
6 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (00liina)
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
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)
5 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (00liina) 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
