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Showcase your skills at our restaurant and explore the beautiful national parks near Vøringsfossen, 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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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a small family business located outside Eidfjord, that has been in operation since 1915. We offer accommodation, food service and various events. Our dining room can accommodate 60 people and we currently have 15 rooms, 14 cabins and 2 apartments of various sizes and standards.

    We have a high score from our guests and and we want to create the best possible experience for everyone who visits us.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Hitchhiking
    Plant care
    Cooking & food
    Camping
    Nature
    Winter sports
    Mountain
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can offer a stay in beautiful surroundings with a short distance to the national park and Vøringsfossen, and with good opportunities for hiking, fishing and much more.

    We always strive to create a good working environment for everyone and it will consist of people from several different countries, but mostly from Norway so potential workawayers have the opportunity to learn Norwegian if they want to.

  • 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 are looking for 2 persons. We need help in the kitchen, with cleaning cabins and rooms and help in the restaurant.
    We are looking for someone who can work 100% during the period from mid-June to mid-September, or longer. We can be somewhat flexible on the length of the working period.

    We are a small team and it is therefore extra important to us that you will be a match and that you will enjoy your time here. To achieve this, we believe that you must have some experience with the work tasks. You must be flexible and it is an advantage if you are interested in several of the work tasks.
    Pleace write to us about which tasks you want, what experience you have and preferably a few words about why you want to work with us.
    To be able to serve alcohol you must be 20 years or older. It is therefore a requirement.
    It is an advantage if you have a driver's license for a passenger car.
    It is an advantage if you have a visa and work permit, but if not we can help arrange it. We will also be helpful in arranging transportation and insurance.

    We process and respond to applications on an ongoing basis.

  • Languages spoken

    Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation in a cabin, two sleepingrooms, toilett, shower, kitchen, sitting aeria.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There will be good opportunities to enjoy the surroundings outside working hours. For people who like nature, there are fantastic hiking opportunities with the Hardangervidda nearby. It is also a short distance to Isdalen where you can fish.

    Beyond that, it is possible to take a bus to Eidfjord where in the summer months a boat goes through the Hardagerfjord to Norheimsund. You can also take a bus across the Hardangervidda and to Geilo where there is a selection of shops.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 499777551472

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The image depicts a cozy living room with a red couch, wooden coffee table, and black leather chair, set against a backdrop of a snowy landscape outside the window.
The image depicts a small, cozy room with two beds, a chair, and a window, featuring white walls and ceiling, and light-colored wood floors.
The image depicts a small, cozy room with a bed, floral curtains, and a window, featuring light-colored walls and floors, and a simple, uncluttered interior design.
The image depicts a cozy dining room with a table, chairs, and a window, featuring dark blue walls and white trim, with a kitchen counter and cabinets in the foreground.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with white cabinets, black countertops, and a white refrigerator, featuring a sink and oven, set against a light-colored wood floor and ceiling.
The image depicts a modern bathroom with white tiles on the walls and dark grey tiles on the floor, featuring a shower and a white sink.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a mountain range with a prominent peak, surrounded by a body of water, and a grassy area, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a vibrant field of wildflowers, featuring small houses and trees, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains under a clear blue sky.

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