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Come and join a community house in a Swedish mountain village in Gäddede, Sweden

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Last activity : 17 Mar 2025

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Hi there!
Mind that it takes at least a full day to travel here from Stockholm or Oslo.

We live in a big old, wooden schoolhouse of 800 m2 with a lake below and mountins behind, in Jormvattnet, a mountainvillage in the middle/north of Sweden. Basically we are on the border to Norway.
At the moment there are only two of us, Pexo and Maria plus a few chickens. We have friends and family visiting often, so sometimes we are more people in the house. When we are more people living in the house, we cook togheter and have gatherings around things that concern the work of the house and what comes up in the proccess of living together.
We like music, food, to socialise, and to live the life we are offered here where the sun lights up the summer sky all night long and the winters are tough and booring :)

Many possibilities to walk in the forrest and in season (Aug-Sept) pick berries or mushrooms. Fishing is big up here. Moose and reindeer, even bear is not uncommonly seen. Wintertime can be grim and isolated with lots of snow, barrels of wood to haul and cold weather. But also cosy and calm with a live fire in the livingroom, sauna in the basement and lots of indoorsspace. Different workshops around the house allows for opportunity to be creative if one is interested. Skiing and other winteractivities is best in March and April when the light is coming back.

If interested, hit the mailbox.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn swedish, cooking and soapmaking.
Outdoors adventures, making a fire etc
Help
Mainly gardening and light renovations. Indoors tasks can be painting, cleaning and cooking if interested.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
Pexo is a Swedishteacher if you're up for learning Swedish!
Accommodation
Comfortable sleeping indoors, omnivores.
What else ...
This is quite far north and takes atleast a full day to reach from Stockholm. Coming in from Trondheim, Norway is also a viable option, contact us for more information.
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- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Big yard so any type of van can be accommodate, electricity available.
Can possibly accept pets
Any kind of pet as long as they don't go poo indoors. The chickens often run loose on the yard so dogs can't be loose outdoors.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two

Host ref number: 328315942993

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12 Nov 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

We had the privilege to host Simon for the month of October. He came to the house as a breath of fresh air and helped make compost, clean windows, paint, lay down floors and fix up chicken houses with a Gung ho attitude and a good set of skills. We really enjoyed having him around, lifting our spirits with a witty sense of humor and good mood!… read more

(Excellent )

8 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

I spent a wonderful month with Maria and Pexo. They are very attentive to the comfort of the workawayer and will bend over backwards to make sure everything goes smoothly. I felt at home from the very first night and was moved to leave them after a month of living with them.

Maria and Pexo have lots of recommendations on what to see in the area.… read more

(Excellent )

13 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Emanuele) for host

we have spend one month in this amazing House with Maria and Pexo

the mood is easy going and they will make you feel at home from the very first day, with local swedish food and relaxed enviroment
beautiful nature in the surrounding, really in the middle of nowere and with a lot of things to see around.
maria is skilled in a lot of things and… read more

(Excellent )

13 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer (Luna Alexandra) for host

My stay with Maria, Pexo, Freja and of course their cat Leon, was the best!
They’re wonderful people, open hearted and loving, the way they treated me as a member of the family right away.
I could be myself, I felt welcome and safe. And that was actually the first time that I felt safe in another country while travelling alone, and I really… read more

(Excellent )

13 Aug 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Luna Alexandra)

Luna was with us for a week. Efficient and selfreliant she helped me clean out the house and plant salad.
Bright, upbeat and creative, Luna is a good addition to any household. Thanks for all the help in the most stressful tim of year for me!

(Very good )

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The image depicts a small garden with a greenhouse, featuring a wooden frame and glass panes, situated next to a house with a wooden exterior.

The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a large house, snow-covered ground, and a vibrant pink and purple sky at sunset.

The image depicts a group of people seated around a long table, engaged in a meal together. The atmosphere appears to be convivial and relaxed.

The image depicts a dining room with a long wooden table and chairs, featuring a vase with flowers and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

The image depicts a rural scene with a road, wildflowers, and buildings in the background, set against a mountainous landscape.

The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains, set against a clear blue sky with white clouds.

The image depicts a wooden house with a balcony, featuring a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a satellite dish on the side.

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12 Nov 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

(Excellent)

8 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

(Excellent)

13 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Emanuele) for host

(Excellent)

13 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer (Luna Alexandra) for host

(Excellent)

13 Aug 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Luna Alexandra)

(Very good)

22 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

I had an amazing time with Maria and Pexo ! I stayed four weeks with them and I will only keep good memories of my time in Jormvattnet, in this wonderful house with such amzing landscapes. Working for them was nice and not stressful at all ! Me and the other guests felt like we were part of the family with their kindness and their responsivness.… read more

(Excellent)

15 Jul 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Reka)

Dear Reka, you helped me out in very stressful time and made my days so much easier! Reka is a very eager worker , to the point I sometimes had to stop her. Thorough and fast with anything she does. Also a very good artist. She made us four lucky chinese fish on the door the welcome customers to the new farmshop, it really lifts the whole… read more

(Excellent)

6 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (Reka) for host

I am really grateful that I had the opportunity to spend a month here with Maria and Pexo.I loved every minute of it!
Both of them are really kind,warm-hearted and open-minded.:) Maria is the most creative person I have ever met. She makes so many lovely products!

The whole month was great and full of unforgettable moments.
Meaningful… read more

(Excellent)

15 Jan 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Julius Andreas)

We had a great time with Julius, handy and always eager to help. He made a handcrafted knife on my instructions that turned out a gem. He´s a big boy just like the snowmen he built and has a great sense of humor. Although a lonely child he´s great with kids and made a super italian Santa for the kids!
Everybody misses you Julius, especially Max.… read more

(Very good)

11 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (Julius Andreas) for host

My two months with Maria and Pexo were absolutely amazing and life changing. They gave me such a warm welcome when I arrived that they made me feel at home right away. Maria, Pexo, family and friends are a great, friendly and fun bunch of people that I always will remember and be happy to see again!!
I am so thankful for everything they did for… read more

(Excellent)

17 Oct 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ottavia & Julia)

Had a lot of good help from these two darlings. Julia and Ottavia are two fun, bright youngsters. Handy and willing they helped me paint my new shoparea and Ottavia made me a very special bookshelf with painting, decoupage and words of wisdom. Scrubbing kitchen, skinnydipping and picking berries we made the most of the last days of summer. Thanks… read more

(Excellent)

3 Oct 2015

Left by Workawayer (Ottavia & Julia) for host

We were Maria's darlings for four delightfully Swedish weeks. And it was A-MAZING!
She's such a joyful, warm and entertaining person, you will never want to leave once you set a foot in this sunny household.
Pexo and Maria took us to beautiful places in the mountains, waterfalls, mushroom & berry picking in Norway, even a treat out to an Italian… read more

(Excellent)

17 Oct 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tamsin)

Tamsin joined our gang of three this summer and got stuck in immediately. Scrubbing kitchen or sewing with the same enthusiasm. Great energy and a curious soul makes for a good worker, travel companion and a friend I want to meet again. Autoumnmarket in Åre was a breeze with you by my side Tamsin! Hopefully the poetry you wrote in the basement… read more

(Excellent)

12 Oct 2015

Left by Workawayer (Tamsin) for host

I stayed in Jormvattnet for two lovely weeks. Pexo and Maria are exceptionally welcoming and generous hosts and taught me lots while I stayed with them. The local area is absolutely stunning with huge lakes, mountains and forests (it was autumn while I stayed so all the trees were turning yellow and gold!). There is plenty to be done, cooking,… read more

(Very good)

12 Dec 2014

Left by Workawayer (halloweg) for host

I had two wonderful weeks at Maria and Pexos place. They are both very kind and interesting people and made me feel welcome and comfortable in a very easygoing way. I was helping Maria in her nice little workshop producing soap and skincare. There’s not so much outdoorwork in the wintertime but still a lot of different things can be found to do in… read more

(Excellent)

30 Nov 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (halloweg)

Karoline, you were a saving angel for me, helping me with soapproduction and packaging for christmasmarket. Shes a very helpful person, calmness personified in the best way Thinking of things I missed, coming up with clever solutions and very good at taking inititive doing things on her own. Two brains work better than one was our device ;) She… read more

(Excellent)

25 Sep 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)

What can I say, rarely had so much fun in a short time. Taking any chanse to get out in the woods mushrooming this time of year, I had a hard time convincing Kate that this too is work ;) Taking care of the harvest from garden and forrest, Kate is resiliant and doesnt quit until all is taken care of. We had so much fun cooking and beeing creative… read more

(Excellent)

25 Sep 2014

Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host

What can I say? I couldn't have dreamed what an incredible experience this could be. Maria and Pexo are some of the most wonderful and interesting people you could hope to meet. Maria is full of life, and very quickly became a very important friend to me. I am incredibly grateful for everything she taught me, and for all of the beautiful places… read more

(Excellent)

5 Sep 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliane)

Lucky us who got a visit from Juliane and Leo in the busiest time of year when everything is growing or going in the ground. Planting, making growbeds and building growhouse would have been tough without your excellent help! Thorough and handy, easygoing and reliable but we also had nice dinnertalks and a bit of insight in the world of German… read more

(Excellent)

19 Aug 2014

Left by Workawayer (Juliane) for host

We stayed in a wonderful house for 2 weeks really at home! Maria and Peixo are likeable host with an uncomplicated way. Working there was enough and will probably never end. The most fun has made us the firewood processing. The grass mowing with the brush cutter was a challenge for Leo. A fantastic lake for swimming is right next door.… read more

(Excellent)

5 Jun 2014

Left by Workawayer (Liesa & Oliver) for host

Maria and Pexo are two of the most lovely and caring people we've ever met. We couldn't imagine our trip through Sweden to start at a better place. They treated us like their own children and created a wonderful time for us in their beautiful home in Jormvattnet.
We really enjoyed all the interesting conversations, the delicious meals, making… read more

(Excellent)

31 May 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Liesa & Oliver)

Liesa and Ollie are easygoing, maticulous and did some awesome jobs in and outside of the house. Scraping heaters and painting them again aint no joke ;) Liesa, you made both them and anything you touched shine! Ollie, we did what little was left of the wood today with two of the refugeeguys, and the tomates are going inside your box any day now… read more

(Excellent)

31 May 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Ah, my Bavarian girls! Very handy girls who know theyre way around tools and paintbrushes. many cleaningjobs and rennovations got done and a really good paintjob with colour we made ourselves. Always a good attitude and an interest for lifes big and small things. We had a lovely time together, hope to see you again Anna and Lena!

(Excellent)

2 Apr 2014

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

Starting our workaway trip in Jormvattnet was truly the best decision ever! Maria and Pexo are two wonderful hosts, friendly and caring! They are great at cooking and both have an amazing taste in music. We had the best time talking and laughing together!
Thanks to Sara, Björn and lovely Embla! It was so nice to meet you and learn more about… read more

(Excellent)

18 Jan 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Shuyang)

We had a lovely time with Shyuang and Shuang, very eager to get jobs done, always helpful and with lots of laughter. Enjoyed making chinese dumplings with them that tasted delightful!

(Very good)

20 Aug 2013

Left by Workawayer (Victor & Javier) for host

I couldn't imagine a better way to start our experience on workaway!
Each person of this house is unique and taught to us so much.
They show to us so many things about the area and peoples too.
We spend good times together with music and good conversations!
All those moments will be kept forever in our soul! Thanks for everything!

We'll be… read more

(Excellent)

12 Aug 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Victor & Javier)

We had the best time with Victor and his friend Javier. They worked hard, with the wood, the yard and in the house. They were a joy to hang out with and we also got some streetart made in the house by Victor. Very helpful and easygoing guys, good musictaste and the best humor! We really hope to see them again someday, love you guys :)

(Excellent)

18 Aug 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Niels)

Niels and Anders are two nice, good working guys. Calm and pleasant to have around, always eager to help out. Nice sense of humor and generally just very lovely guys.

(Very good)

18 Aug 2013

Left by Workawayer (Niels) for host

My friend and I had a wonderfull time in Jorm: unbelievably beautiful landscapes and amazing, warm, welcoming people, who have a fascinating way of life and are really good at showing you around the area. Perfect!

(Excellent)

12 Aug 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (studiofludd)

We had a great time with Sara! Shes a hard worker and very realiable, good at seeing what needs to be done. Selfgoing and with a nice sense of humor. I thought a miracle happened in my garden after Sara had been there. I also took advantage of here artistic expertise and had a very nice sign made for my company by her, love it! Hope to see you in… read more

(Excellent)

11 Aug 2013

Left by Workawayer (studiofludd) for host

I spent 2 weeks up there and what amazing experience! Maria, Pexo, Sara Kajsa, Freja, Björn and little Embla are welcoming, interesting and laid back people. I had nice trips, heartwarming food and the most lovely company you could have. The landscape is wild and incredibly beautiful. I'll never forget that wooden house by the lake, thanks a lot… read more

(Excellent)

12 Aug 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)

We had a great time with Christina and Jimmy! Very thorough and handy people, selfgoing, good at taking their own responsiblity for tasks given and generally very helpful in all areas. Very calm and nice to hang out with, you know your always welcome back ;) Many thanks guys!

(Excellent)

6 Aug 2013

Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host

Hej Hej Maria, Pexo and everyone,
we never imagenend to experience such a great time like we had with you. We know now the real paradis starts in nothern Sweden. Can't wait to see this wonderful landscape again.
You are the most friendly and heart-opened people we met on our journey through Sweden. Thank you very much for everything, for the… read more

(Excellent)

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Come and join a community house in a Swedish mountain village in Gäddede, Sweden

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Can possibly accept pets

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