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Share our family life in a mountain village near Lapland, Sweden

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a Swedish/Norwegian family who live in a beautiful little mountain village in the northwest of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle. We are two parents, Magdalena and Tor-Henrik, and we have two kids who are 9 and 10 We have 10 sleddogs, two cats and two pet rabbits.

    We live in the middle of beautiful nature surrounded by mountains, lakes and forests, and serveral different hiking trails start directly from our village. We live close to Sarek National Park, and big hiking trails like Kungsleden and Padjelantaleden. We have canoes, kayaks, boats and like to go out on the lake on nice days. We also love to swim in the lake in the summer, and the kids go for a swim more or less every day!

    We are a family with a lot of different interests. Tor-Henrik is a Sámi archaeologist who also works in the Mountain Rescue. Magdalena loves hiking, knitting, reading and gardening and work in the garden every day, growing vegetables, flowers, berries, fruits and perennials. The kids have lots of different and ever changing interests like animals, bugs, terrariums, handcraft and creative projects, playing different games like chess, Minecraft, Nintendo and swimming and snorkeling in the lake.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Pets
    Music
    Plant care
    Languages
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    History
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Camping
    Winter sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    - Learn about the local lifestyle together with us locals!

    - Wilderness skills.

    - Learn a little bit of Swedish, Norwegian or Northern Sami if you are interested!

    - Learn about gardening.

    - Dog sledding (in the winter).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a friendly and reliable Workawayer to join our family and help us with the daily chores.

    - Feeding the animals.
    - Keeping the animals spaces clean.
    - Take dogs for hikes.
    - Helping in the garden.
    - Cooking dinner sometimes.
    - House sitting occasionally if we need to go away for a few days.
    - A variety of seasonal chores like working with the firewood, house painting, weeding, raking the lawn, snow shoveling and so on.

    We are looking for a Workawayer who is friendly, reliable and sociable, loves to be outdoors and can enjoy the peaceful lifestyle in a small village.

    You need to be used to dogs. Our dogs are happy and super friendly but they are big and energetic! Being able to stay calm and confident around dogs is important.

    We would like that you are able to speak English at a good level as we would like our kids to learn good English. (In case you actually speak Swedish or Norwegian it is also great of course.)

    Hunting and fishing are part of the local lifestyle and most our meals are based on local meat or fish. It is easiest for us to host Workawayers who can eat the same food that we eat, so it is a bit difficult if you are a strict vegan or vegetarian.

    Non smokers only.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent
    Sami: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be staying in your own little cabin in the village. We will provide you with breakfast food you can eat in your cabin and you will have the rest of the meals together with us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are lots of great possibilities for various outdoor activities here. Hiking or trail running, longer or shorter trails. Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding. It is possible to go on day hikes in the mountains straight from the village. We will provide you with all the info you need!

    The closest little town is called Jokkmokk and is 103 kilometers away from our village. In Jokkmokk you can find supermarkets, small shops, a nice mountain and Sámi museum, a nice Alpine Garden and some various restaurants. In the summertime there are daily buses to Jokkmokk.

    It is important that you are able to entertain yourself with your own activities in your free time.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts a person wearing a green hoodie, driving a sled pulled by a team of dogs on a snowy landscape with mountains in the background under a sunny sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman tending to a lush garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and trees, with a picturesque landscape in the background.
The image depicts a serene winter scene with a green aurora borealis, a small wooden cabin, and a tree in the foreground, set against a starry night sky.
The image depicts two long-haired tabby cats with white markings, curled up together on a grey rug, resting against a white wooden fence.
The image depicts a black and white dog standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a serene lake and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, featuring a mountain range in the background and a prominent tree in the foreground, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a red barn and houses in the background, surrounded by trees and a mountain under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake, houses, and mountains, with a vibrant sky and clouds reflecting off the water\'s surface at sunset.
The image depicts a serene winter scene, featuring a team of dogs pulling a sled through a snowy forest, with trees and a pink sky visible in the background.
A woman with red hair and a dog on a leash stand on a snowy hillside, gazing out at a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a man riding an ATV on a dirt road, with a dog sled team in the background, set against a scenic backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a red house, a lake, and a mountainous backdrop, with trees and grassy fields in the foreground.
The image depicts two individuals sitting on a hillside, surrounded by a vibrant landscape of trees and foliage, with a small fire burning between them.

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