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Help us bringing old buildings to life while enjoying a small island Sømliøya in Norway

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IF you are not a Norwegian or EU citizen and are planning to visit to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA / AU PAIR PERMIT (if applicable). To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Sømliøya is a small island in the middle of Norway, with an old building used for summer camps and a small church on it. We have started to shine up the old house and are having a great time with "Work Awayers" From all over the world. We would like to keep it as a project where many people can meet and enjoy.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Living all by yourself on a small island, in fantastic nature. Close to the shore and with a boat available the mainland and the villages are only a stone cast away. The beautiful mountains are inviting you to hike and enjoy freedom in nature as never before

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    The buildings are old and not very fancy but we have started to clean, paint and shine them up.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent

    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

    Separate rooms in very spacious house , shared living room and kitchen. The host will provide the guests with food, there is plenty of fresh fish available!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are great places for hiking, fishing and kayaking. Boats and Kayak is available, absoute beauty of the unique landscape

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    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.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs are no problem

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 387652339989

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