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We run a fishing camp in Northern Norway, located on the countryside of north of Tromsøy. The location is 3-4 hours by car from Tromsø, or 2 hours by speed ferry. The camp has been running for since 2010, and has a solid client base. We had a pause in 2023-2024, but are starting up again 2025. Clients mostly come from Finland, Estonia and UK. We provide accommodation to guests, boats, guiding and equipment. In general, clients are passionate about sports fishing, valuing the stay at the sea and the hunt for the big fish. However, also family groups arrive occasionally. A group usually stay for a whole week.
The camp is owned by a marine scientist / professional fisherman .
A Workawayer will interact with tourists, and the working language will be English. The location of the camp is at Arnøya Island (Lauksletta) in northern Norway. The Island has alot of mountains, making it suitable for out door activities, hiking, bycycling and photo. It is surrounded by fjords and straits .
This is the land of the midnight sun, and the 24 hour sunlight will touch something deep inside of you.
This position is equally suited for girls or boys.
We are open from mid April till end of September.
Minimum stay 4 weeks.
Working hours per day: 5. Accomodation will be provided by the camp.
Important: This area is a VERY QUIET community. We repeat: VERY QUIET. Guests are usually busy with their fishing during their week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Norwegian countryside culture, eco sustainable tourism, front end training and complex multitasking operations.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
The Workawayer will be given training and work description by the owner, and will work under supervision in the beginning. In general, we will need help to run the camp. This includes:
- Reception of clients and answering of questions (in English)
- General problem solving
- Cleaning of accommodation units (3 units), once per week.
- Checking guests in/out
- Monitoring and checking of facilities
- Boats check and easy manitenance. Particular training is provided.
- General maintenance, e.g. painting, Gardening, lawn moving etc.
We emphasize: Training will be given
The person we are looking for should be friendly, have easy communication and have social skills, 100% honest, proactive attitude, communicate politely and have good work ethics.
As this is in Norway, there is a possibility to learn some Norwegian if the interest is there.
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private / separate accommodation unit with bathroom and cooking amenities,
WiFi is available. Work phone will strictly be used for work issues, so all electronic communication with loved ones or family must go through personal phone/computer.
What else ...
Local activities includes hiking, fishing, mountaineering etc.
If required, we also issue a personal reference letter at the end of the stay, indicating the experience gained.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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I spent four weeks at this place and it was an excellent first Workaway experience. Keila, Petri and Ole are very friendly hosts, the apartment I stayed in was clean and contained everything I needed and the island of Arnøya is simply beautiful. Of course cleaning isn´t that fun all the time and - because it´s a fishing camp - you have… read more
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I spent four weeks at this place and it was an excellent first Workaway experience. Keila, Petri and Ole are very friendly hosts, the apartment I stayed in was clean and contained everything I needed and the island of Arnøya is simply beautiful. Of course cleaning isn´t that fun all the time and - because it´s a fishing camp - you have… read more
Ole has always been very friendly and always makes sure you have everything you need.
The work itself was hard at times but the nature surrounding you only made it more rewarding.
All in all a wonderful experience of Northern Norway
