Join us for an unforgettable stay with horses in Nesbyen, Norway

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  Description

  Status pr 24.8.26: We are now fully booked for 2026
  We will not know anything about 2027 until march/april 2027
  
  We are a couple in our 50s living in a traditional log house at 780 meters above sea level in Nesbyen, Norway.
  We both work full time, and hope this arrangement allows us to get some help while also meeting new people and giving someone the chance to experience Norwegian mountain life.
  
  You should:
  • be in reasonably good physical condition (the work is physical)
  • be practical and able to work independently of course after good information and training
  • speak English or a Scandinavian language
  • be comfortable spending time alone as we might be at work during daytime. (see more at the end)
  
  Experience with horses is a plus, but not required, but you should not be allergic to horses.
  Ideally you have a car or at least a driver’s license. If not, you can borrow a bicycle.
  Bring your own work clothes and sturdy shoes suitable for wet terrain. We provide work gloves.
  
  We have two horses, one cold blood trotter age 23 ourselves, and borrow a 15 years old icelandic horse for the summer months (june-end september).
  
  
  Cooking dinner mon-fri will be one of your tasks :)
  
  We are open for 1-2 persons at a time :)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Light maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Farming
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We offer:
  • Horseback riding if you have riding experience, optional training in handeling horses if you don't have experience
  • Excellent cycling, golf and hiking opportunities nearby
  • We are happy to give travel tips for the local area and Norway in general
  • 50 % discont on entrance fee to Langedrag nature park

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  Help

  Tasks will vary depending on your interests and skills. We will work together most of the time, but if you prefer to work on times we are not available to join you, we are flexible and will will find a solution. The tasks may include:
  • Repairing and taking down fences (mostly electrical) in horse pastures in wonderful mountain areas. We will teach you whats important to make a good fence.
  • Clearing nettles, bushes and small trees from pasture areas. You will learn how to maintain the pastures to prevent it from overgrowing
  • Cleaning and polishing horse equipment. You will learn why this is important and how this is done
  • Cooking dinner, berry picking, gardening or small carpentry tasks.
  
  We will do some tasks together, and some you can do on your own.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Norwegian: Fluent
  German: Beginner

  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.
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  Accommodation

  We offer:
  • Accommodation in a private apartment in our house with free access to outdoor jacuzzi
  • Shared meals included (or you may cook for yourself if you prefer)

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  What else ...

  The area is great for golf, bicycle both terrain and downhill. Check out visitnesbyen and nesfjellet for more information. Our jacuzzi can be used whenever you want to. We also have a lake 5 minuts walk from our house, where it is possible to go swimming.
  
  When we are working, you will have most of the day on your own, therefore it is important that you are happy spending time/working alone -you will of course be given all information to make sure it goes ok.
  We live 12 km from Nesbyen, 2 km from the golf course, 2-7 km from the pastures. If you don't plan to come by car, it will therefore be necessary to use a bicycle to get around if you are doing things on your own.
  
  If you are a couple or two friends, that might be nice for you. If you travel alone, please let us know if you would like to stay here at the same time as another workawayer or if you prefer to stay here alone.
  
  We had our first volunteer in may 2026, Zara (27) from New Zealand. This was not through Workaway, but she would like us to share her review:
  
  "I have had the absolute pleasure of being Hilde and Reidar's first volunteer. I stayed with them for a week, and everything was perfect.
  Their place is lovely, and the room you stay in is amazingly clean and comfortable. They make you feel very welcome in their home.
  The work and everything in the ad were exactly as described. I did some mucking out, cleaned the stable, and oiled tack.
  They were amazing hosts all around who knew a lot about the local area and shared knowledge of their traditions. They also helped me learn some Norwegian words.
  The food they provided during my stay was plentiful and of good quality; I was never hungry.
  Their horse, Norella, was also a dream to ride. With her great temperament, I always felt safe around her.
  I would highly recommend this to anyone, as this has been one of the best experiences I have ever had abroad.
  Thank you so much, Hilde and Reidar!"

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Free wifi access, kitchen table available for work

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Krummi

  Icelandic horse, age 15

  

  Norella

  Cold blood trotter

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