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We are Kristin and Gunnar, a busy pair in our mid fifties, with 4 grown up children.
We have a big house and large garden areas and need help with outdoor work related to the property. Garden work, wood chipping, snow clearing, painting, projects and general property maintenance.
Skrolsvik is located on the southern most tip of Senja.
We look forward to introducing new people to village life in Northern Norway. We hope you will be a part of our family.Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers can benefit and learn about the nature and culture of the northern parts of Norway.
Improve Language skills. We have guests from the wholeworld through out the year.
You will participate in the rural coastal lifestyle. You will learn about the life and history of the place, and get to know the people who live here. You will also experience community work in the village.Help
Examples: Painting house, mowing lawn, care for the chickens. cutting wood, mending fences, help with housework(?).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Russian: IntermediateAccommodation
You will sleep in a caravan near the house, and have full access to our familyhouse with all facilities.
What else ...
Senja is a beatiful island with great contrasts. Time off can be used for sightseeing, hiking, fishing, fotographing or just enjoing the quietness or the stormy weather.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fiber.- 1000/1000
Space for parking camper vans
Free access to campsite close to the property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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It was a real pleasure to help in the gardens, for general cleanings, taking care of the chickens and the rooster, helping with the boats,... there is always something to do to give a hand ! And the tasks are clearly explained.
The place is relaxing,… read more
Gunnar and Kristin were the perfects hosts, introducing me to the local culture, showing me around, helping me to plan my trips around the island, cooking delicious meals for me...
The island… read more
You live with the family and get introduced to quite some North Norwegian habits, mostly based on the fact of living on an island.
The village Skrolsvik is situated at the end of the road -literally-, the nearest shop is some… read more
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It was a real pleasure to help in the gardens, for general cleanings, taking care of the chickens and the rooster, helping with the boats,... there is always something to do to give a hand ! And the tasks are clearly explained.
The place is relaxing,… read more
Gunnar and Kristin were the perfects hosts, introducing me to the local culture, showing me around, helping me to plan my trips around the island, cooking delicious meals for me...
The island… read more
You live with the family and get introduced to quite some North Norwegian habits, mostly based on the fact of living on an island.
The village Skrolsvik is situated at the end of the road -literally-, the nearest shop is some… read more
This all was our experience with Kristin and Gunar on island Senja. They are both kind, generous, helpful and friendly people. We are very grateful for time spent with them and all their family in friendly and lovely village Skrolsvik.
We had possibility to go fishing on the… read more
We shared a nice, fully-equipped cottage with another workaway couple and had plenty of time off to explore the beautiful area. We were happy to help Kristin and Gunnar by preparing and cleaning after a community party,… read more