Experience life on the remote island of Kjerringøy, Norway

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  Description

  Experience Life on a Remote Island in Northern Norway!
  
  Hi there! We live on a small, remote island called Kjerringøy, surrounded by breathtaking nature. It’s a true paradise with white sandy beaches and towering, majestic mountains. We are looking forward to host you and get some company and inspiration from people around the world! We are only 350 people at the Island and it is nice to hang out with new people.
  
  What We Offer:
  
  Summer adventures: If you visit in the summer, you can join us on sailing trips in traditional wooden boats, go fishing, and explore the stunning coastal landscape.
  Winter magic: During the winter and autumn, you’ll experience the wild beauty of winter storms, daylight with different shades of blue and purple and witness the Northern Lights. This time of year we are much inside and doing diffrent handycrafts that you can join. However, please be aware that it can get quite dark during the day. If you’re not a fan of long periods of darkness, summer might be a better fit for you, as we have 24-hour daylight then!
  We live in a charming house from the 1800s, which we’re in the process of restoring.
  
  Who We’re Looking For:
  
  - Someone who is practical and enjoys a variety of tasks, help with the garden, prepare our vegetable patch, weed and more.
  - You should be able to do tasks independently from time to time.
  - You’re comfortable living on a remote island with just 350 inhabitants, but also enjoy being social—we love playing card games and sharing meals together!
  - You can cook dinner some days a week.
  - Ideally, you’re able to stay for 3 weeks or more.
  
  If you’re seeking a unique experience, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a peaceful, simple lifestyle, this might be the perfect fit for you. We can’t wait to welcome you to our little slice of paradise!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Plant care

  

  Carpentry

  

  Art & design

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Dancing

  

  Mountain

  

  Winter sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Skills and Knowledge We Can Share with You:
  
  - Nature Knowledge: We have a deep connection with nature—whether it’s fishing, foraging wild plants, or learning how to truly "be with nature" rather than just "in nature." Kajsa are certified nature guide, so you’ll have the opportunity to join guided mountain hikes and explore the landscape with expert insight.
  
  - Creative and Crafty Skills: We are quite artistic and enjoy various crafts, including spinning wool, plant-based dyeing, knitting, leatherwork, and more.
  
  - Restoration Techniques: We believe in sustainable restoration, which is better for both nature and the climate. We can teach you how to preserve and restore using natural materials.
  
  - Traditional Sailing: We sail traditional wooden boats and take care of their maintenance. There’s also a boatbuilder on the island, as well as a museum showcasing the area’s rich history and old houses.
  
  What We Hope to Learn from You:
  
  - We want to bring the world to us! It can be quite peaceful and quiet here, especially in the winter, so we look forward to having some extra company.
  
  - We’re eager to learn about different food cultures, lifestyles, and new handcraft techniques.
  
  - Most importantly, we hope to have fun working together and creating memorable experiences!

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  Help

  What are we working on now:
  Help in the garden. We are currently making a regenerative vegetable garden.
  We also need help chopping and stacking wood, we have a deep tradition and knowledge of making fire wood In Norway.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Norwegian: Fluent
  Danish: Intermediate
  English: Intermediate
  Swedish: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We’d love to refresh our Spanish and French skills, and also expand our vocabulary in English.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own private room/ shared with one other workawayer, with linens provided.
  
  We do not accept smokers.
  
  If you are vegan, you’ll need to bring any special foods you require, as the local store here has limited vegan options. You can stock up in Bodø before arriving.
  We primarily cook vegetarian dishes or meals featuring fish, reindeer, moose, and lamb (all wild game), as we prioritize animal welfare.
  
  If our diet doesn't suit you, you’ll need to be prepared to purchase and prepare your own food.

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  What else ...

  You can check the bus schedules at reisnordland.no. If, for any reason, you're unable to catch the bus, we can arrange to pick you up in Bodø, as long as you let us know in advance.
  We don’t have internet in the house, but we rely on our phones. The signal is strong, so you can purchase data for your own phone if needed. If you only need internet occasionally, you’re welcome to borrow some from us. However, in this digital age, we enjoy connecting in more natural ways—reading books, playing board games, and spending time together offline.

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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

  We welcome digital nomads, but you have to find a solution for having internet from your own phone.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a big parking lot outside of our house.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  All pets.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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