Join our family and help with daily life in the picturesque village of Rauland, Norway

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an Irish couple that have moved to a house in Rauland, Vinje, Norway with our joyful 6 month old baby boy and 3 year old boy. We’re looking for some help! My name is Michelle and I am married to Declan. Declan runs different music and arts festivals and events, and I work in a department of traditional arts in a university, currently researching a very old Irish vocal practice and its benefits for our health and wellbeing. We are a relaxed, quiet and easygoing family - Declan doesn't drink, and since having babies I don't drink much nowadays! We love music, arts, history, yoga and good food. We are looking for a calm, caring and creative individual that is happy, flexible and independent. Non-smoking individual or couple preferable to come stay with us and help with day-to-day living. Someone who likes cooking and being around a toddler and is willing to play with our fun and active child is preferable. We would prefer if our workaways were over 23 but we are open to younger workaways. We also have a preference for those who have lived away from home and are interested in exploring the area. Thank you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Rauland is a beautiful small village set in the mountains and beside the stunning lake Totak. It is known for its excellent skiing in the winter. A short walk from the apartment you can find cross country ski tracks. Also a short walk away you can get the ski bus to the ski centres if downhill skiing or snowboarding is your thing (there is a possibility to rent ski equipment cheaply locally).
    In the autumn, before the snow arrives, you can enjoy beautiful walks and foraging if that interests you.


    Rauland is also known for its idyllic traditional log cabins, rose maling design on the cabins, crafts and hardanger fiddle traditions. You can wander and learn about these traditions in the local museums and university department.
    And we can share some of this knowledge about local traditions and Irish traditions if you like!
    Rauland is located along the Hardangervidda, a national park.
    Rauland is also close to the UNESCO World Heritage town Rjukan, a great destinations for a visit. For some more information see: visitrauland website

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Right now we are looking for help cooking, cleaning and a little reorganizing of the house and some playing with Liam for one hour in the evening. Total 4/5 hours a day, 5 days a week. These hours will mainly take place in the mornings. We are looking for a workaway that is calm and doesn’t mind being around an active, creative 3 year old!
    Main meals provided. If you are good at organising and working out how to make spaces more beautiful or practical we welcome this! :D

    Weekends are your own. We can give you a ride to buses. We encourage you to get out and explore this beautiful area. We would like you to enjoy your time here as much as we enjoy having you.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Irish: Intermediate
    Norwegian: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am interested in learning more Norwegian and I am happy to support a workaway wanting to improve their English.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have a double room in our three bedroom house and share our bathroom and facilities.

    The house is not big so we appreciate our workaways being considerate sharing the space.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Rauland is a popular ski destination - both cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. There are cross-country tracks near the house and there is a ski bus that travels to the slopes. If you would like, there is an opportunity to rent skis from the ski centres.
    Rauland is located along the Hardangervidda, a national park. Rauland is close to the UNESCO World Heritage town Rjukan, a great destinations for a visit. For some more information see: visitrauland website
    Haukeliespressen bus NW180 goes from Oslo to Åmot Vinje Kro. Åmot is a 20 minute drive from Rauland. There are connecting local buses from Åmot to Rauland.

  • 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

    We have a decent wifi connection and you can work from your room or the sitting room when it is free.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 221616317988

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