Varied tasks in the quiet countryside of Aurland, Norway

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  2025 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos una semana

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    I live on a small farm with my dog, 2 cats, 3 horses, and some hens. The farm is 5 km from the village/shops. It is situated 100m above sea level, surrounded by beautiful mountains and close to the fjords.
    It may be possible to go for a ride with one of the horses, if you are an experienced rider. About 15km away is Flåm where the railway to Myrdal goes from, making a connection between the Bergen-Oslo railway.
    It is possible for you to borrow a bike whilst you are here.
    In the winter temperaturea vary; it can be as cold as minus 10 degrees C! Although it is more often that temperatures vary between plus 7 and minus 5. It also snows sometimes.

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Mantenimiento general
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    I am very fond of handcraft; of making things of leather, tanning skins, brewing beer the traditional way, and making wine from the start (as opposed to from a kit). I am very engaged in aquiring my own food; most of the meat I eat is from animals that I have slaughtered myself or exchanged with the neighbours. I am British and speak Norwegian fluently, so you have the opportunity to improve your English or learn Norwegian. If you have been stuck "in the fast lane" then this is the perfect place to be to take "time out" and see life from another perspective together with a slightly mad English woman who thinks it's completely normal to tan a goat, use it as a handbag and has just bought a hoverboard that she is trying to tame :)
    It is possible to take a walk in the nearby area; enjoy the forest and the nature, listen to the owls calling in the evening. My work includes teaching students how to milk cows, feed and care for the animals at school (cows, goats, sheep and horses). I am also the workhorse teacher, and am a trained hoof trimmer, so as a hobby job I trim the hooves of unshod horses.
    Depending on the time of year you may be able to join me on a trip to the mountains with a packhorse :)

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    You should be able to, and enjoy helping independantly as I have a full time job teaching at the farming school 5 km away.
    As I live in an old house there is quite a bit of maintenance work to do, and all sorts of odd chores, painting, general maintenance, also fixing fences. It is useful if you have carpentry and handy skills, but there are tasks here to suit most people. Other tasks may include cutting and splitting wood, training horses, picking up horse dung. Sometimes you are welcome to join me at my work, as a variation, and as it's nice to meet other people :) The average age of the students is about 25.

    I have a cabin in the mountains, beside the main road. It has no electricity, so cooking is done on the wood burner oven or gas. There is some work that needs doing on it (for example painting the outside). It is 14 km from my home. So it is possible for someone to stay there for a few days in the summer to help, and take trips in the nearby mountains 😊

    If you have experience with training Icelandic horses then you are particulary welcome! One of the horses is a 4 year old aegidienberger;:I am in the process of training her.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Inglés: Fluido
    Icelandic: Fluido
    Norwegian: Fluido
    Español: Principiante
    Mongolian: Principiante

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  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    I live in an old farmhouse; some parts are 200 yrs old. You wil have your own bedroom (not heated). There is a modern bathroom and toilet (!). My meals consist of a variety of meat, fish, beans, lentils, egg, vegetables. I can cater for a vegetarian, but not for a vegan. I do not use wheat flour; but I do use dinkel/spelt and rye. I also use dairy products in cooking. I will make most of the meals but if you enjoy cooking then it would be great to take turns and to have help with the washing up, and general housework. Heating in the house is from a woodburner oven (apart from in the bathroom). It can be cold in the winter as improving the insulation is still on the "to do" list!
    I do not have internet (only via my phone) or a TV at home, but it is possible to go to the cafè in the village 5.5 km away on bike and get access to the internet.
    I live slightly out in the countryside, although I do have neighbours. Good neighbours :)

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    I have a bike that is possible to borrow. Take a hike to the fjord or the mountains. Skiing is also possible :)
    It is possible to hire a kayak and paddle on the fjord.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Uno

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 192213482579

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La imagen muestra a una persona montando a caballo en una zona boscosa, con el caballo mirando hacia la izquierda y el jinete con casco y chaleco.
Una mujer abraza a un caballo en una zona montañosa. El caballo lleva una manta azul y está de pie sobre tierra. La mujer viste un atuendo informal.
La imagen representa una serena escena rural con una casa de dos plantas y tejado amarillo, sobre un majestuoso fondo montañoso en un día soleado.
La imagen muestra a un perro marrón con chaleco amarillo de pie en una carretera frente a una casa de exterior beige y tejado gris, rodeada de una valla y césped.
La imagen representa a una mujer con casco y atuendo de invierno junto a un caballo oscuro, con un ternero cerca, sobre un fondo montañoso nevado.
La imagen muestra una habitación pequeña y poco iluminada con una cama individual, una silla y una ventana, con paneles de madera en las paredes y un edredón con motivos florales.
La imagen muestra una cocina con mesa y sillas, una gran ventana y una pared decorativa. La habitación está bien iluminada y el ambiente general sugiere un espacio acogedor y acogedor.
La imagen muestra una serena escena de un granero con una gran ventana, rodeado por una valla, con un árbol y una masa de agua al fondo, que evoca una sensación de tranquilidad.
La imagen representa una farola con un globo de cristal, situada en un poste, que emite un cálido resplandor, con el telón de fondo de una carretera y un arcén cubierto de hierba.
La imagen representa un sereno paisaje montañoso con un lago, con picos nevados, una tranquila masa de agua y un pequeño pueblo enclavado en la base de las montañas.
La imagen muestra un pequeño pueblo situado en un valle entre dos montañas, con algunas casas y edificios dispersos por la zona.
La imagen representa un sereno paisaje rural con una montaña nevada, una casita y una carretilla en el campo, todo ello bajo un cielo azul despejado.
La imagen muestra dos caballos marrones en un campo con montañas nevadas al fondo, rodeados de árboles y un cielo azul despejado.

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