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Last replied
23 Apr 2024
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Description
Our family farm is located in a valley surrounded by the Sunnmøre alps, the view is amazing with overhanging glaciers and steep mountains. With the well known powder paradise Stranda skiresort and more lokal Fjellsetra skiarena within 15 minutes. Plenty of hikes and more advanced mountaineering trips right outside the doorstep.
We are a family of five, Vibeke, Fredrik, Heine 3, Lerke 12 and Birk 13. Pluss Mio the greenland - sleddog, Lilja the working fjordhorse, two shetland ponies and two cats. We live on a a family farm with freerange pigs, ducks, chickens and a vegetable garden.
We bought the farm 3 years ago and are fixing the over 100 year old buildings so that they will keep us warm and last for another hundred years.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A salmon river is running through our land, so some parts of the year its possible to go fishing for wild salmon. There are plenty of trails and hikes and the west coast fjords are very close. The jugend architecture city Aalesund are only 40minutes away and the surrounding area has a lot of viking history.
We have a marketgarden with allkinds of vegetables and we aim for diversity and permaculture design.
Projects involving children
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Help
You might help us with house renovation and cleaning, painting, tend to animals, put up fencing, some gardenwork, organizing stuff and other small work.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
We are renovating a 100year old timber house, so the facilities are a bit messy from time to time. There is three bedroms and a dining room pluss bathroom on the first floor. Family lives on the second floor, we all have dinner together.
What else ...
Everywhere around there is mountains to hike, go skiing, swim/fish in the lake and river or fjord and do naturestuff.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 724356977148
Feedback (25)
6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chengcheng) for host
I stayed with Vibeke’s family for almost 2 months and had such a wonderful time!! Vibeke is a superwoman with a big heart, I felt at home when I just arrived. During the stay I did a variety of cool things and learnt a lot! I learnt how to take care of the animals: chickens, geese, sheep, horses, cats, dogs and milking the cows. I had fun picking… read more
9 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maja & Andrzej) for host
We spent two beautiful weeks on the Vibeke's farm. It was really great time! We lived in the beautiful valley where you can find the Sunnmøre alps, the glaciers and the lake. Daily tasks were easy, but also very interesting. We were herding sheep from the mountains, taking care of them, helping with the move to the new farm, picking vegetables… read more
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alina & Daniele ) for host
We stayed at Vibeke and Frederik's house for two months.Our work consisted of taking care of the farm animals and some DIY, like building the lamb fences or starting to build the greenhouse.
The experience with Vibeke and her family was very pleasant for us, she welcomed us with a hug and right away we felt at home. Vibeke taught us a lot about… read more
The experience with Vibeke and her family was very pleasant for us, she welcomed us with a hug and right away we felt at home. Vibeke taught us a lot about… read more
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6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chengcheng) for host
I stayed with Vibeke’s family for almost 2 months and had such a wonderful time!! Vibeke is a superwoman with a big heart, I felt at home when I just arrived. During the stay I did a variety of cool things and learnt a lot! I learnt how to take care of the animals: chickens, geese, sheep, horses, cats, dogs and milking the cows. I had fun picking… read more
9 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maja & Andrzej) for host
We spent two beautiful weeks on the Vibeke's farm. It was really great time! We lived in the beautiful valley where you can find the Sunnmøre alps, the glaciers and the lake. Daily tasks were easy, but also very interesting. We were herding sheep from the mountains, taking care of them, helping with the move to the new farm, picking vegetables… read more
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alina & Daniele ) for host
We stayed at Vibeke and Frederik's house for two months.Our work consisted of taking care of the farm animals and some DIY, like building the lamb fences or starting to build the greenhouse.
The experience with Vibeke and her family was very pleasant for us, she welcomed us with a hug and right away we felt at home. Vibeke taught us a lot about… read more
The experience with Vibeke and her family was very pleasant for us, she welcomed us with a hug and right away we felt at home. Vibeke taught us a lot about… read more
20 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andréa) for host
I stayed 3 weeks at Vibeke and Fred's house. I had a very good time there !
I was working at the farm, taking care of sheeps and horses, feeding them, cleaning the stables, planting garlic, and some other farm works ! I liked a lot to work outside with animals
Every night We had dinner together and it was a nice moment of sharing (and Fredrik's… read more
I was working at the farm, taking care of sheeps and horses, feeding them, cleaning the stables, planting garlic, and some other farm works ! I liked a lot to work outside with animals
Every night We had dinner together and it was a nice moment of sharing (and Fredrik's… read more
19 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host
Originally I had planned to stay with Vibeke and Frederik for 2 weeks after a last minute request. It turned out that I lived with them for almost 2 months. I enjoyed the time very much.
From the end of september until november I had different tasks, from harvesting the vegetables, to feeding the animals and general tasks in the yard (putting up… read more
From the end of september until november I had different tasks, from harvesting the vegetables, to feeding the animals and general tasks in the yard (putting up… read more
19 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I don´t even know where to start. I spend 2 weeks in July with Viebeke and Frederic and it was one of the best things I could've ever done in my life. I got know Norway and the life on farm on a completely different level than I could have ever imagined. The work was amazing to get lost with thoughts and enjoy your surroundings. We planted seeds,… read more
8 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Veerle) for host
I stayed with Vibeke (and Fredrik for a part) for 5 weeks and I enjoyed it very very much!! There were also other workawayers, which was really nice. We did tasks like planting, weeding, organising stuff, some fencing and occasionally looking after the kids. The work is nice and not complicated. Besides, it was really fun to go on weekends trips,… read more
5 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
My stay with Vibeke, Frederic, the kids and all animals was a really good time! The vibes at their place are great and the nature surrounding the area is a real gem. I helped out with all sorts of things during my stay:
- Run the Greendland dogs in the mornings and/or afternoon
- Plant and harvest different veggies
- Build a wooden fence in the… read more
- Run the Greendland dogs in the mornings and/or afternoon
- Plant and harvest different veggies
- Build a wooden fence in the… read more
10 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jenna) for host
I have stayed at Vibekes place for three weeks and I have enjoyed it very much.
I think I had the best three weeks with the weather, the sun was shining and we could do a lot of outside work. Working with the animals, the horses, chickens and the ducks🦆 and working in the garden.
Vibeke is a really nice women with a lot of energy and she works… read more
I think I had the best three weeks with the weather, the sun was shining and we could do a lot of outside work. Working with the animals, the horses, chickens and the ducks🦆 and working in the garden.
Vibeke is a really nice women with a lot of energy and she works… read more
11 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo)
Hugo is a great guy! He is very skilled in meny areas. If he doesent know, he is a quick and eager learner.
At our place he did house renovation, putting up walls. Stablework and horsefeeding/watering. Bringing horses in and out. Cleaning chickenstalls, collecting eggs, feeding chickens. Also some general maintanance on buildings and fencing.
He… read more
At our place he did house renovation, putting up walls. Stablework and horsefeeding/watering. Bringing horses in and out. Cleaning chickenstalls, collecting eggs, feeding chickens. Also some general maintanance on buildings and fencing.
He… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hugo) for host
I really enjoyed staying at this place.
Vibeke has a ton of energy and laughs a lot so it makes a happy vibe just to be around her. We did many fun things together like climbing, ice baths or galloping like crazy along the lake. Frederick doesn't say a lot but when he does it is either information or more often something kind.
Of the kids I only… read more
Vibeke has a ton of energy and laughs a lot so it makes a happy vibe just to be around her. We did many fun things together like climbing, ice baths or galloping like crazy along the lake. Frederick doesn't say a lot but when he does it is either information or more often something kind.
Of the kids I only… read more
23 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Arne) for host
I only spent 12 days with Vibeke, Frederik and their family but I had a great time! I felt very welcome from the first minute. I'm writing this feedback now 2 years later (sorry Vibeke) But I'm writing this feedback because I'm still thinking about those beautiful twelve days at Vibekes Farm. We planted potatoes with the tractor (very funny… read more
18 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Arne)
Arne is a great guy! Blended well into the family. He is calm, confident and happy. Worked with the tractor and farmtools, animals, some buildingprojects and renovation. Good with the kids. Give him our best recommendations. We hope to see him again some day.
(Excellent
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16 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Linnea) for host
We stayed for almost one month in December with Vibeke, Fredrik and their family. And it was a wonderful month! We had our own room (and really, almost an entire floor) in the house, -which is beautifully situated with the surrounding mountainous landscape. The weather could be suprisingly intense, with loads of rain and heavy wind, but luckily… read more
29 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (MahyaHemmat) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. The farm is located in an unbelievably beautiful valley, close to a crystal clear lake and several hikes! We had so many conversations over dinner and "fikka" time with Vibeke and Fredrik and talked about everything (they have a lot of stories, you just have to ask)! Feredrik… read more
18 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisanne)
Lisanne is a wonderful person to be around, confident, happy and easy going. Always there to give you a helping hand. At the farm she helped with the animals, renovated the house, painting, organizing and cleaning. She even gave me some guitare lessons, which I am really greateful for! I can truly recommend her for future hosts. She and Coralie… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lisanne) for host
I spent 1 month with Vibeke, Fredrik and the children. It was an amazing first workaway experience for me. Vibeke and Fredrik are such nice and welcoming people. Life is not always too organized over here, but they're having a lot of fun. I really enjoyed that life attitude. Fredrik is a very relaxed guy, and a great chef. Vibeke is a very brave… read more
18 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Westhaven)
This is a keeper! He will help out with whatever is going on and finish it. At the farm he did general maintenance, fed animals, watched the kids, organized the garage and the barn, did carpentry and helped renovate the main building.
Idse is always in a good mood has a great humour and will give you plenty of laughs. We miss him and will give him… read more
Idse is always in a good mood has a great humour and will give you plenty of laughs. We miss him and will give him… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Westhaven) for host
Had a great time with Frederik, Vibeke & the family. They are really friendly people and made sure I had a nice time whilst staying there, with plenty of opportunities to do hiking, fishing(boat), skiing & biking. The area is awesome with close access to wild nature and civilisation. Food is fantastic and plenty, nice bedrooms too. Work is varied… read more
7 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Coralie) for host
This was my first workaday experience, and an amazing one! I stayed one month and I learnt a lot about farm life and also carpentry, painting etc... The place is so beautiful, every day I looked at the mountains around and I realized how lucky I was to stay there, especially during covid time because we were free to breathe the air without wearing… read more
26 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lisanne & Geert) for host
We had good time with Vibeke and Fredrik, they are very welcoming. We did all different kind of jobs: working in the vegetable garden, feeding animals, some painting and work in the house. They were flexible about days off and and we felt like we were at home in their place. We had some nice talks and laughs. Fredrik is a great cook, when diner… read more
21 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Vankas) for host
We stayed for almost 2,5 months at Vibekes farm and it was a really great stay. From the beginning we were warmly welcomed and after a few days we were becoming a part of the family. The tasks were very different, from childsitting, feeding animals over fencing and planting up to building works in the house or also sometimes shovelling shit ;-)
We… read more
We… read more
2 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Rebecca)
Thanks to these two lovely people! Very social, fun and relaxed. They helped out with animals, renovation and the kids. Flexible and easygoing. We hope to see you again sometime!
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Rebecca) for host
My girlfriend and I spent 10 days with Vibeke, Frederik and their amazing family. We absolutely loved our time there! Would recommend to anyone. There are no set hours, you just do the work that’s needed then have some delicious food! Work can be anything from feeding animals, helping with the kids, renovating the house or even taking Meo the dog… read more
2 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia & Mirjam)
These beautiful ladies are really cheerful and hardworking. They are friendly and always offering a hand. They blend really well into the family and we have been lucky to host them twice. Great with kids, animals, plants painting and renovation. Skillful, lovely girls and we hope to see them again!
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sophia & Mirjam) for host
We stayed for six weeks on this lovely farm and hat a great time! The whole family gave us a really warm welcome and we felt like a part of the family. Our work included painting, animal care (chasing pigs ;)), child care and harvesting vegetables. Had some really nice hikes with Vibeke, Heine, Lerke, Mio and Lilja. We hope to see them again🤗
14 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Varvara & Nanami) for host
Vibeke and Frederick are amaizing hosts! They are a large, really active family. We felt welcome from the very beginning. We had an opportunity to walk around the beautiful valley, go with them to Aalesund and they were even invited us to a small boat trip around the area.
We have spent with them a week. Our tasks included feeding the chicken and… read more
We have spent with them a week. Our tasks included feeding the chicken and… read more
19 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Jemma)
These ladies are superpositive and hardworking. Great with kids and animals and always offering a hand. Fun and easygoing, hope we see them again!
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Jemma) for host
We spent an amazing three weeks with Vibeke, Frederick and the kids! As soon as we arrived we felt extremely welcome and found that we slipped into daily routine really quickly. We helped mainly with the feeding of the animals and harvesting and planting vegetables (as we were there in July) which we really enjoyed being able to work outside with… read more
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Wyon & Janet)
These two wonderful people are such an inspiration! They are easygoing, hardworking and fast learners. They where very helpful around the house and the kids had a lot of fun with them. Good conversation and social people. Offering a hand with the animals and farm whenever and never complaining. We wish them all the best and will give them our best… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Wyon & Janet) for host
We had a wonderful few weeks on this farm and felt very welcomed and generously looked after. The work involved building a new luxury paddock for the pigs (most enjoyable), planting raspberries and weeding. We never felt pushed to do more than about 5 hours per day, and managed to squeeze in some great walks, a camping trip into the mountains,… read more
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tjorven)
We had a great time with Tjorven and miss him and his dog very much! He is easy going, social, very strong and such a hard worker! He is like a machine! The kids had much fun with both him and the dog, very playful and fun. Tons of good conversations and meny laughs! We hope for him to come hang out again and will give him our best recommendations!
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tjorven) for host
This was my first workaway I couldn't have wished for a better place for me and my dog.
The area with the mountains and small glaciers is magical to work and stay in. After a few days I really felt like home there. There is much to do on the farm such as planting onions, pigs and chickens to feed, renovate or watch the children. Vibeke took me… read more
The area with the mountains and small glaciers is magical to work and stay in. After a few days I really felt like home there. There is much to do on the farm such as planting onions, pigs and chickens to feed, renovate or watch the children. Vibeke took me… read more
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle)
This girl just blended into our family immediatly, taking care of kids, animals and household - chores totally naturally from day one and without question. Shell always find something to do - is very smart, a fast learner and very intelligent. Great conversations!! We miss her much, hope shell come back someday and can give her our best… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Estelle) for host
I spent just 10 days with Vibeke, Frederik and their family but I had a great time! The Sunnmøre alps are just stunning-it was an amazing experience to be there. It is not very easy to get around without a car, so if you intend to see the area, you have to organize some kind of mode of transportation. Vibeke did take me everywhere she would go, so… read more
