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Live among huskies and nature in Lapland, Gällivare, Sweden

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are living in the north of Swedish Lapland in the middle of nowhere with 40 huskies. The next village is 10 km away, we are living directly beneath the Kalix River, where you can fish even salmons.

    We need somebody to take care of our dogs from now asap untill the end of August. The work you should do is feeding, cleaning the kennels, let the dogs run in the free-running-area. It`s about 4-5 hours work a day.

    In your free time you can go fishing, biking, bathing in the river, stand up paddling, picking wild berries in the forest or just be lazy and do nothing:)

    We have one spot from now until the middle of July and another one from middle of July to 31st of August. If you are the right person willing to do the job you could also stay from now until the end of August.

    The accomodation is a small hut with elecricity but no running water, shower and toilet in the mainhouse nearby.

    We will pay the minimal swedish wage for every hour worked.

    Please feel free to ask any question.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Cycling
    Camping
    Adventure sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    You can learn a lot about sleddogs

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We want you with the minimum age of 25 years.

    In your free time you should be able to entertain your self.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own hut in the woods, outside toilet. Shower, normal toilet and sauna in the main house

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    driving licence is nessessary.

    One week evaluation 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

  • 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?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    sleddogs

Host ref number: 372331661416

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Two women stand outside, each holding a puppy, with a wire fence and trees in the background, surrounded by a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a dog sled team in motion, with the lead dog at the forefront, its tongue hanging out, and a person riding in the sled in the background.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a grassy shoreline, surrounded by trees, and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.

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