Come and learn how we live here in the forest in a small village Masugnsbyn, Sweden

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16/10/2021
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2021

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Me and my wife can offer you a good stay here in north of Lapland 100km north of the arctic circle, we live in a small village and we have a empty cabin for you. One hour by bus or car from Kiruna along the road 395. We have good fishing in small lakes and big rivers nearby. Midnight sun in the summer and Northern Light, Aurora Borealis in the winter. From May and forward we are open. Flexible dates ofcourse.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak Swedish and English, we have experience in having guests from other countries, you will learn how we live here in the forest way north in a small village. We have kajaks, bicycles and skis for you.
Help
We have some forestry and firewood cutting and splitting work to do, that we need help with.
All of the work is easy to learn and the equipment is safe. We will work together.
In summer 21 we are building a small sauna, help with that is appreciated.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Finnish: Intermediate
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.
Accommodation
A small cabin with a woodfired sauna 900 meters from our house in the forest.
We email pictures upon demand.
What else ...
Buses are available 150meters from home, sometimes we have an extra car, there is good fishing opportunities, and forest hikes to go.
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(4.9)

Cultural exchange:
(4.8)

Communication:
(4.8)

15/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sietse)

We had Sietse in early may 2021, it was bad weather and the only work we could do was handling firewood.
Still Sietse worked hard and always with a smile on his face!
We had fun talks around the lunch table and we got along very well.
I learned some english from him and wish he could stay longer.
Sietse you are always welcome back!

(Excellent )

14/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Sietse) for host

Had a good time at Rickhard's place, The cabin in the woods is incredible! The work wasn't that exciting but nothing wrong with some good old honest labour. (this was mainly due to the weather that we couldn't do much else)
Rickhard is a very warm and welcoming host, making sure you have a good time and enough to eat;) Also, Cecilia bakes a mean… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)

We had Nicola for a short time here and we learned about Argentina, a country we had no knowledge about until now. We had some language problems but the work capability was good.

(Excellent )

05/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host

If you love nature, exploring and connecting with the world this is the place for you.
I spent a few days helping Rick cut wood, where I could learn from his work. The cabin in the woods I will never forget! It was special for me.
Cecilia is a great cook, thanks for everything!
I hope to see you again, have a good winter season!

(Excellent )

23/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lisanne & Geert) for host

We have spend a week in Rickhards Snow Cottage, a private place without electricity or running water. But: with a sauna! We loved this place in the forest and making our fire and lit the place with candles in the evening.
The work was cutting firewood, a nice job to do for a week and we got better and better. Rickhard explained everything and told… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisanne & Geert)

We had Gert & Lisa = their Swedish names, for a week and we had good help from them and fun in between. They worked a lot and are welcome back anytime!

(Excellent )

18/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host

I had a great time staying with Rickard and Cecilia.
I couldn’t have asked for a better first Workaway experience!
I did mainly woodwork and feel like an expert in splitting and cutting firewood ;)
Rickard gave good instructions and made it easy to learn everything. He also showed me around the area a lot.
I got to experience so much in just a… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)

Clara was at our place for little more than a week, we had fun and we worked a lot! Clara is happy and easy to be around and speaks a beautiful american english, welcome back!

(Excellent )

11/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)

Jessica stayed just for a day but we had fun and she worked well and is welcome back anytime.

(Excellent )

30/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

Rickard and Cecilia are very nice and calm people...

They do 100% to make the stay as nice as possible and they want to share their Lappland with you... And it works. :)

We always had much fun while working hours and as well some exciting experiences in the nature.

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia is easy to be around, she works hard and speaks good Swedish with a Norwegian accent. Wish you could stay longer!

(Excellent )

17/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (JANIK)

We had good help from Janik and we had fun too. Mostly we were cutting and splitting firewood but also some building maintenence. Thanks for staying with us.

(Excellent )

17/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (JANIK) for host

I had a great time, gained a lot of experience and saw some beautiful nature! Thank you very much for hosting me, it was great to work with you, learn more about forestry and about life in the north. I really recommend anyone to spend some time there and see the midnight-sun, the canyon and the beever pond. The working conditions were very good… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian & Karen)

Chris & Karen stayed here for two weeks+ and they worked hard and are interested in our culture and our nature, we had fun discussions and maybe we learned something all of us. If you are thinking of having them at your place, you have nothing to worry about. They are welcome back anytime.

(Excellent )

23/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Christian & Karen) for host

We stayed at this fantastic place for a little bit over two weeks and had an outstanding time. Rickhard and Cecilia are very warm hearted and easy going people who made us feel welcome from the very first moment we arrived.
They always tried to find a suitable job for the both of us and kept an eye on the working hours so that we would never work… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Paola)

Paola stayed with us for 19 days and she worked hard and is easy to be around, we even spoke some Finnish! We greeted each other every morning with: Moron moron ostaks poro! We discussed diversity in nature and culture when we took a break for lunch or just sat down for a while. She learned how to build a bridge over a river and how to cut and… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paola) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and I must say I couldn't have expected anything better!
Richard and Cecilia are warm hearted people and made my stay in Lapland really comfortable, when I arrived Richard pick me up in Overtornea with his car and he showed me around that was so nice...
The working hours were about 5 a day and I became an… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Atsuhiro)

Atsuhiro was at our place for a couple of weeks and worked hard, he also took some bike tours on his free time so he like to keep himself busy! We learned a lot about Japanese culture and even som signs/writing in Japanese, and had a lot of interesting discussions at lunchtime. Everything went smoothly and Atsuhiro is welcome back!

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (María )

Maria helped us very well, she worked hard and was easy to be around. I tried to sell her a small cabin in the forest so she could stay here longer, but maybe next time? We had fun and discussed everything at the lunchtable. Hope to see you here again.

(Excellent )

04/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (María ) for host

I spent 10 days with Richar and Cecilia, and time flew by.
The station there was incredible, it is a really nice and quiet place (for those people who love mountain is perfect).

Rickhard and Cecelia are the perfect hosts, they were always waiting for us to be well and happy and always respected the work hours, they are also completely… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Shuk Wai & Kai Yin) for host

We had a lovely stay at Rickhard and Cecilia's place. They are friendly and kind to us all the time, show us everything about their village, cultures and their typical food in Lapland.

We work 5 days a week and 5 hours a day. We stay our 2 weeks in their empty house (snow cabin) which is separately from their own house where provides each other… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Shuk Wai & Kai Yin)

Grace and Hiro are nice people and we had a lot of fun discussions at lunchtime, they worked very good and I hope they have a good future in Hong Kong when they return there. Hiro could actually pronounce some swedish words! Grace speaks perfect english! Welcome back!

(Excellent )

24/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Didier )

Thanks again Didier for staying at our place!
We had fun and most of all, you made a really great job with the forestry!
You are welcome back next year so i can give you the one year fishing permit as i promised.
Extra plus for accepting to sleep in the small friggebo/cabin behind our house.
We want to be the best hosts ever and your tips helped… read more

(Excellent )

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