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Experience arctic living near Tromsø, Norway

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  • Description

    Description

    Update 2. August 2025: We always want to open our doors to curious travellers like ourselves, but don't always have the time or space. We are however now looking for some help with general maintenance around the house. It helps if you have done some digging before and know how to wield a good old shovel.

    In between we hang out with our chickens that are hatching these days, our 4 goats and two dogs.

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    Welcome to our cozy little cottage by the fjord. Here we live close to nature and it´s arctic seasons. Winter nights with dancing aurora lights and long summerdays under the midnight sun. Here you can go fishing with our dinghy, read a book in the hammock, enjoy bonfire nights or relax with a sauna.

    There are lots of outdoor activities to be done just outside the door. Hiking, climbing, skiing and kayaking are just some of them. The city of Tromsø is a 30 minutes drive away, you can take the bus or get a lift. Nearest grocery store is 4 km away.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Situated close to nature you will get a unique experience of arctic wildlife. The fjord gives home to seal, whale, otter and lots of fish and birds. There are also reindeers, moose and fox to be seen. The change in seasons gives a different way of living, you´re really depending on nature.

  • Help

    Help

    - Maintenance around the house
    - Tending to chickens and goats
    - Preparing firewood

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own room, we provide towels and bedding. We mostly have a vegetarian diet, but we eat fish we catch ourselves and sometimes meat. You are also welcome to try fishing! Meals are provided together with accommodation. Sometimes you may have to cook your own dinner as we work shifts, but we mainly try to eat together.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The city of Tromsø has a lot to offer with restaurants, museums, galleries. There are lots of great hikes, climbing spots and kayaking nearby.

  • 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

    There is a parking spot for campervans, water and electricity is to be found in the cabin.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have two male dogs, they would love it if they get a female visitor.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a large yard and a body of water, featuring a wooden fence and a tree-lined area, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a boat on a rocky shore, with a group of people in the background.
The image depicts a serene winter scene with a house, snow-covered mountains, and a body of water, set against a backdrop of the Northern Lights.
A person\'s legs are visible in a hammock, with an open book in front of them, set against a serene backdrop of trees and a body of water.
The image depicts two dogs lying in a grassy field with a mountainous landscape in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene outdoor dining scene on a deck overlooking a lake, with a woman seated at a table set with wine glasses and food, surrounded by a picturesque mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person relaxing on a boat, with a bucket and can nearby, set against a stunning backdrop of mountains and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a person holding up a fish with a mountainous landscape in the background, set against a serene body of water on a sunny day.
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The image depicts a cozy living room with a warm atmosphere, featuring a wood-burning stove, string lights, and a dining table, exuding a sense of comfort and relaxation.
The image depicts a cozy attic bedroom with a bed, a window, and a Buddha statue, featuring wooden walls and ceiling, and a tapestry on the left wall.
A woman is being licked by a dog in front of a lake and mountains, with a backpack behind her and grass and rocks in the foreground.
The image features a husky dog standing on a hillside overlooking a body of water, with a serene blue sky and white flowers in the foreground.
The image depicts a sailboat on a serene body of water, with snow-capped mountains visible in the distance, set against a clear blue sky.
A man in winter attire is chopping wood with an axe on a snowy shore, with a serene lake and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts three women sitting on a bed, surrounded by balloons, candles, and a guitar, in a cozy room with wood paneling and a window.

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