Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
22 May 2025
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
6
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
We are a german couple in their early fifties living in the forest. We have an old copper- and nickel mine in the Highlands of Småland. Nearby we have some old Swedish cottages some needs to be maintained. There are other projects on the agenda.
You will find us not far away from Vimmerby, Eksjö, Vetlanda
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
DIY & crafts
History
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
the way of living in the countryside of Sweden
knowledge about the area with an old tradition in mining and metal production
knowledge and practice about traditional building methods in Sweden
Help
Acquire knowledge and practice in everyday life in an historical and cultural environment in the middle of the forest
Help us with our daily tasks and enjoy life.
(gardening, making firewood, collecting mushrooms, fishing)
cooking/shopping: If you love to cook your help will be appreciated (we like to cook fresh food)
We have two small lovely dogs and a wonderful cat (Norwegian forest cat), which need to be entertained
Get in touch with our Swedish volunteers and learn about young peoples life in Sweden
There is always something to be done - a perfect place to experience Swedish culture, nature and wildlife.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
there are different types of accommodation to choose from:
wooden hut (5mx3m) in the forest without electricity
little wooden chamber (ca. 3mx3m).
an old miners building on a mountains top with a fantastic view
What else ...
there is no public transport but there are bikes for discovering the wonderful quite surrounding.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (6)
I immediately felt very comfortable and had the impression of having known them for a very long time. Peggy and Henryk are very open, welcoming and interesting people and they always asked me if I needed anything to make things run smoothly.
I… read more
Ich habe in einem kleinen Schwedenhaus gewohnt, welches malerisch auf einem kleinen Hügel lag und einen schönen Ausblick bot. Die Atmosphäre war absolut ruhig und idyllisch, mitten in der Natur.
Die Aufgaben waren sehr abwechslungsreich, zum Beispiel half ich beim… read more
They are super nice and I felt very comfortable.
The forest and everything really is just like you’d imagine :)))
They always explained everything and made sure that I felt confident doing any task.
All in all I am so very grateful… read more
Photos
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.8)
I immediately felt very comfortable and had the impression of having known them for a very long time. Peggy and Henryk are very open, welcoming and interesting people and they always asked me if I needed anything to make things run smoothly.
I… read more
Ich habe in einem kleinen Schwedenhaus gewohnt, welches malerisch auf einem kleinen Hügel lag und einen schönen Ausblick bot. Die Atmosphäre war absolut ruhig und idyllisch, mitten in der Natur.
Die Aufgaben waren sehr abwechslungsreich, zum Beispiel half ich beim… read more
They are super nice and I felt very comfortable.
The forest and everything really is just like you’d imagine :)))
They always explained everything and made sure that I felt confident doing any task.
All in all I am so very grateful… read more
Thank you for the experience and I hope to see you again soon :)
