An older couple stands happily near a powerful waterfall, smiling and hugging. They wear raincoats, standing on a wet path with stairs and railings nearby.
A bright sunroom with glass ceiling, wicker chairs, lush green plants, colorful cushions, and cozy decor, inviting relaxation under natural light and blue skies.
A cozy dining room features red wooden chairs, a patterned table runner, a large wooden wardrobe, window with greenery outside, dried plant arrangements, and colorful tiled floor.
This cozy reading nook features a teal sofa, patterned pillows, a wooden table, two cushioned chairs, bookshelves, vibrant curtains, and warm, inviting decor accents.
This image shows a charming red wooden house with white-trimmed windows and an open door. Flower pots and garden tools decorate the cozy, sunlit entrance.
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Boat trips, Norwegian food and life with us in Nærsnes, 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: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in the beautiful little place called Nærsnes. Our house is situated close to beaches and forests, so it is plenty of places to go hiking, swimming and do sports. Nærsnes is 35 km from Oslo. You can take bus or boat. We live in red wooden house. We think it is very cosy and beautiful. Right now itis just Siw and Nils Arne who live here. All 3 children are grown up and live in Oslo. Siw Is a formenr teacher and gardener and Nils Arne is a classical singer and manager for other singers. We need some help with our garden, to paint our house. Nils Arne will assist in painting and Siw in the garden.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Music
    Water sports
    Fitness
    Yoga / Wellness
    Gardening
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We will talk about norwegian customes, take them on boattrips if the weather is good. Show them around in Oslo. Share norwegian food with them and hopefully they will share with us. Talk english or french if they prefer.

  • Help

    Help

    It is gardening and some painting

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are also learning Italien for the moment.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer your own room , livingroom and bathroom with shower. We normally make food together.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are cafes, art exhibitions, concerts locally but it is easy to take the bus to Oslo.
    We do not smoke and do not want any smoking or drinking in the house. We do enjoy a glass of wine with good food. There are also free internett in the house. We are not vegetarians, but make a lot of vegetarian food.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have palce in the yard for campervans

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    No cats becuse of allergy in the family. Nice dogs are welcome.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A bright sunroom with glass ceiling, wicker chairs, lush green plants, colorful cushions, and cozy decor, inviting relaxation under natural light and blue skies.
A cozy dining room features red wooden chairs, a patterned table runner, a large wooden wardrobe, window with greenery outside, dried plant arrangements, and colorful tiled floor.
This cozy reading nook features a teal sofa, patterned pillows, a wooden table, two cushioned chairs, bookshelves, vibrant curtains, and warm, inviting decor accents.
This image shows a charming red wooden house with white-trimmed windows and an open door. Flower pots and garden tools decorate the cozy, sunlit entrance.
An older couple stands happily near a powerful waterfall, smiling and hugging. They wear raincoats, standing on a wet path with stairs and railings nearby.

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