Come live in the forest and help with outdoor projects in Småland, Sweden

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    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

    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

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    DIY & crafts
    History
    Photography
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    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

    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 ...

    What else ...

    there is no public transport but there are bikes for discovering the wonderful quite surrounding.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 268749687547

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