Share our family life and experience the stunning northern lights in Pajala, Sweden

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    15 May 2026

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Madeleine. I live in the northern part of Sweden, in a small village called Pajala. Pajala is located above the Arctic circle.
    I live with my three kids. A son, 12 years old. And twins (boy and girl), 10 years old.
    The oldest kid has a father and lives with his father every other week. The twins live with me full time and don’t have another parent.
    We also have a cat and a dog. 🐈🐕
    I work at school as resource educator ☺️
    We live in a nice neighborhood with lovely neighbors.

    What I expect from you:
    I value a cooperative atmosphere in our home. I expect you to be a responsible, self-motivated adult who is able to take initiative and act independently, without needing constant direction. I also expect you to respect personal boundaries while staying in our home.

    Basic cooking skills are needed so you can help with simple meals, I also expect shared spaces such as the kitchen and living room to be kept clean and tidy. These things make a big difference in our daily life.
    Having workawayers is meant to help ease my daily responsibilities and give me some breathing space.

    So that expectations are clear, personal items are to be paid for by yourself.
    If we take part in an activity that involves a higher cost, you are expected to cover this yourself, unless I clearly state otherwise.

    Welcome to our family ☺️

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have a lot to offer here in the northern part of Sweden. Icehotel not far away from Pajala, reindeers, snow, northern lights, snowmobiles, skiing, nature around the corner. And during the summer we have the midnight sun. The sun never sets so it’s bright outside 24/7. ☀️

  • Help

    Help

    Being a single mom I have a lot on my hands.
    I’d like to get some help with simple tasks around the house, shovelling snow, cook, cleaning up in the kitchen and walking the dog when I’m at work.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate
    Finnish: Intermediate
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    It would be fun to learn a new language, or at least some daily frases used in another language. ☺️

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You’ll get a room in our house with a bed sofa (see picture).

  • 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

    Wi-Fi works well, working desk in the guest room.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Pia

    Lisa

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