Dutch/ Norwegian family looking for help with our garden and home in Harstad, Norway

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of four. Me, my husband, my son 16, and my daughter 13. We live in a house with a big garden, about 4 km outside of the city. Busses go every 30 minutes, but it is also a nice hike to walk into town. We are a Dutch/ Norwegian family and like to be outdoors.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Hiking
    Cycling
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Nature
    Mountain
    Team sports
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a Dutch/ Norwegian family and like to be outdoors. We can offer boattrips, hiking trips, biking trips, surfing, foiling or SUP paddling. Typical Norwegian "friluftsliv".

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with weeding the garden. We might do some upgrading on our boathouse, carpenting and painting.
    It is also nice to get help with common household chores like cooking, and cleaning.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You can choose to stay in our house. The guestroom has a bunkbed. You can also spend the night in a tent or in the kids' playhouse.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Sights to visit: Trondenes church, Trondenes historiske senter, Adolf kanon. Festspillene i Nord-Norge (last week of June).
    Island hopping to Grytøy, Bjarkøy, Sandsøy

  • 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

  • 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

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 291842934355

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