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14 Oct 2025
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Description
We are a couple, Steinar and Berit, with a smallholding in the fjords of Hardanger. At the farm we have some sheep, a sheepdog, a cat and som chicks. We do some forest work as well. The farm is placed in the hillside of the fjord, and the mountains are near. We have a cabin in the mountains nearby, and Steinar like to spend time in the mountain, both skiing, and hiking. Berit enjoy knitting, baking and gardening work.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It’s a local community with traditional history of farming
There is a lot of nice hikes in the area.
The spectacular nature of western Norway.
Our farm is located in Fykse, a small community 10 km from Øystese in Hardanger, where there is a lot to experience, and at the same time it is quiet.
Help
We need help with:
Gardening
Firewood making
Housekeeping
Making food
Looking after the chicks and the dog.
Maintenance on farmhouses and mountain hut.
Languages spoken
Norwegian: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will live in a flat in the house with your own kitchen, but we will welcome you to eat with us. We use a part of the floor were the flat is placed. The bathroom in this floor is used as a laundryroom, and for showering. We will give you privacy.
Internet is included.
What else ...
Fykse is 10 km from Øystese, were there is shops, schools, swimming pool etc. There is good public transport to Bergen, which is 95 km away. Voss is also easy accessible, just 65km away with bus. At Voss and in Bergen there is a train station, and in Bergen there is also a airport.
A little more information
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (8)
I was with Berit and Steinar from mid-May to mid-June. My stay was by far the best workaway experience that could have happened to me. From day one I felt like a part of the family.
Through Berit I learned a lot of new recipes, was able to tend to the garden in the beautiful May season and got a great introduction to dealing with the sheep… read more
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I was with Berit and Steinar from mid-May to mid-June. My stay was by far the best workaway experience that could have happened to me. From day one I felt like a part of the family.
Through Berit I learned a lot of new recipes, was able to tend to the garden in the beautiful May season and got a great introduction to dealing with the sheep… read more
I mainly helped with the animals and some construction work at a cabin they’re renovating; these tasks were new for me and they patiently taught me many valuable skills, so it was really interesting! Apart from this, I… read more
I felt very welcomed from the start. The sleeping arrangements were very comfortable and clean with a spacious room for both myself and one other workawayer.
Both hosts were very clear with expectations of work and I learned many valuable skills… read more
