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Last replied
29 Jan 2024
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Description
We are a family of 4, Oskar (photgrapher), Eva (graphic designer/marketing).
Our children are Alvilde (23) and Erlend (20) are students. In the summer we work with our small guetsethouse.
As a Workawaye you will have the opportunity to experience the spectacular Norwegian nature, with fjords and glaciers nearby. They´ll get to experience life in a quaint Norwegian village.
You can sometime borrow a car to explore the areas around, and use kayaks and bikes as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers will have the opportunity to experience the spectacular Norwegian nature, with fjords and glaciers nearby. The Urnes stave church is just a 10 minute ferryride away. The Nigard glacier is under an hour away by car. Solvorn has a nice little beach close by where one can relax and swim.
If you are interessted in nature photography you have possibilities to learn from a Pro, :)
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Help
We are looking for motivated people to join us at our small family B&B guesthouse (6 rooms and 1 tent) in the months of June, July, August and September. We like you to help us out with activities like; cleaning rooms, helping with the garden and the canoe/bike/boat rental.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
it is always interesting to learn other languages :)
Accommodation
We have a small apartment with own kitchen, bedroom and bathroom for two people. Right next to the main house.
We will eat most of the meals together, bu It will be possible to make your own food in the kitchen or in the garden.
You will get paid for the work, deducted from the cost of food and accommodation.
What else ...
They´ll get to experience life in a quaint Norwegian village, but also within 20 minutes of the nearest larger town, Sogndal. Regular buses can be used as well. Workawayers here can borrow a car to explore the areas around, and use kayaks and bikes as well. Wifi is available to use.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is wifi access.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
We did mainly landscaping and odd jobs in the beginning, and then later on when the guests started arriving we helped with breakfast (Waffles for breakfast every day, Oskar really knows how to make them!) and made the rooms… read more
We still miss her and hope she will come back to visit us again!
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We did mainly landscaping and odd jobs in the beginning, and then later on when the guests started arriving we helped with breakfast (Waffles for breakfast every day, Oskar really knows how to make them!) and made the rooms… read more
We still miss her and hope she will come back to visit us again!
