Enjoy a quiet place with animals next to the Swedish border in Tobøl, Norway

Detalles

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  Descripción

  If you are hardworking, have good work ethics, and enjoy staying in a quiet and beautiful rural area, this could be the right place for you. However, this is not a retreat or a place where someone else organises your entire day. You need a can-do mentality and must be mature, respectful and responsible.
  
  Trust, honesty, modesty and loyalty are my core values, and it is important to me that we share these values.
  
  Experience is useful, but character is more important. I can teach you how to use tools, work with cattle, build fences and complete practical tasks. What is much harder to teach is honesty, responsibility, initiative and consideration for others.
  
  I do not expect you to know everything. I do expect you to listen carefully, ask when something is unclear, and gradually become able to do tasks independently. Saying that you understand when you do not understand creates problems, so honest communication is essential.
  
  Mistakes are completely acceptable. What matters is that you tell me, take responsibility and learn from them. Hiding mistakes, leaving problems for others or waiting for someone else to notice what needs to be done does not work well here.
  
  We live and do tasks together. This means contributing not only during tasks , but also to a clean, orderly and pleasant shared home. I appreciate people who notice what needs to be done, think about the people around them and do not take food, accommodation or other people’s effort for granted.
  
  The lifestyle here is active, practical and fairly modest. Food is simple, the surroundings are quiet, and plans may change according to animals, weather and farm tasks. Please apply only if this genuinely appeals to you.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería básica

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Agricultura

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Carpintería

  

  Animales

  

  Naturaleza
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Most of the cultural exchange here is related to life on the homestead – how it was in the past, how it is today, and how it changes with the seasons.
  
  I grew up with this place and its history, and I enjoy sharing stories and perspectives about local life, both past and present.
  
  Through daily life on the homestead, you will gain hands-on experience with simple, practical approaches to self-sufficiency and sustainable living. Much of the cultural exchange happens in everyday situations – during meals, work, and conversations about daily life, values and traditions.
  
  From late June to August, we occasionally visit a local historical homestead and farm museum, which also reopened a traditional blacksmith workshop in 2023. The museum shows how small, manually run homesteads were organised in earlier times.
  From time to time, we also take part in a very Norwegian tradition – a monthly “taco dinner” (outside the summer season).
  
  If you are interested in learning about local culture and history, it helps to be curious and take initiative. I also enjoy sharing simple, traditional Norwegian home-style food.
  
  This cultural exchange is especially meaningful for people who are curious, reflective and interested in everyday, modest rural life rather than organised tourism or a commercial lifestyle.

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  Ayuda

  To stay here, you need to be responsible, proactive and mature. A practical mindset and a willingness to help are all essential. If you are social, take initiative and enjoy contributing to shared daily life, this will most likely make your stay more rewarding.
  
  At the moment, I am also working on tidying up and reorganising two old barns and the surrounding areas, which have been used as storage for many years. The goal is to make them practical and useful again.
  
  Typical tasks (depending on season):
  
  Taking care of the 🐝 (from April)
  
  Looking after animals (mainly in winter)
  
  Making firewood (cutting, splitting and stacking)
  
  Gardening
  
  Weeding fields and outdoor areas (summer)
  
  Cleaning and general household tasks
  
  Picking berries and mushrooms, and making jam
  
  All buildings are old and require care and maintenance. We prefer to preserve and reuse existing buildings, as we believe this is a more sustainable approach. My grandfather bought a piece of forest in 1933, harvested the timber himself, built the houses and cleared the land to create fields.
  
  I am quite busy during the daytime. Most practical work together will therefore be in the afternoons, at weekends, or together with my father, who only speaks Norwegian.
  
  You need to bring your own clothes for both work and free time. If you are unsure what to bring, please ask.
  In winter, you must be well prepared with warm clothing, wool layers and windproof outerwear. Temperatures can drop to –35°C, with snow throughout the winter season.
  
  You are of course free to use your mobile phone, but not during meals or while doing tasks. Presence and respect for shared activities are important for everyone to have a good stay.
  
  A good match is crucial for a positive experience on both sides, and I therefore prefer to have a video call before confirming a stay. This place suits independent, self-driven people who do not need constant entertainment or supervision.
  
  A good match is someone who:
  – enjoys physical tasks
  – is emotionally stable and comfortable with quiet surroundings
  – respects routines
  – understands that living together requires flexibility
  
  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
  
  If you chose to send me a request, please write a few lines about why this kind of rural and modest lifestyle attracts you specifically.
  
  For the season 2027, I will be happy to host people that want to stay for longer periods as well.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Norwegian bokmål: Fluido
  Norwegian: Fluido
  Swedish: Fluido
  Alemán: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I can understand German to a certain degree if you dont speak to fast, but I am not able to speak.
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  Alojamiento

  Volunteers live in the same house as the host. This is a shared home, not separate accommodation, so respect for shared spaces, cleanliness and agreed routines is essential.
  
  Everyone contributes to daily household life. This includes helping with meals, cleaning up after yourself and taking part in the regular cleaning of common areas.
  
  Food is included, and we normally eat simple, wholesome meals together. Breakfast and lunch usually consist of bread, cereal, or other simple food. Dinner is the main cooked meal of the day, and a cooked lunch is not part of the normal routine.
  
  Breakfast is normally around 6:30- 7.30 and dinner is usually between 17:00 and 19:00, although working schedules and meal times may occasionally change.
  
  I try to reduce food waste and make good use of surplus food. Leftovers are shared household food and may be served for dinner the following day. Please do not prepare large quantities of extra food for yourself without asking.
  
  I live and eat quite simply. Workawayers should be considerate about food costs, avoid waste and be comfortable with a modest way of living.
  
  The farm is located in a very rural and quiet area. Living here means becoming part of my daily life and the household. We share meals, practical tasks and much of everyday life.
  
  You will naturally have time to yourself, but if you prefer to spend most of your time alone in your room or on your phone, or are uncomfortable contributing to communal life, this may not be the right place for you.
  
  Unfortunately, you cannot bring a dog, as my cat is not used to dogs.
  
  Experience driving a manual car is strongly preferred. There is no public transport nearby, and the closest connection is approximately 15 km away. You therefore need to be able to manage independently when I am at work. If you do not drive but are otherwise very motivated, please ask before applying.
  
  Upon arrival, you will be asked to read and accept the house rules. You will also complete a short form about practical matters such as your skills, food allergies and preferences. This helps me organise your stay as well as possible.
  
  Some communication during your stay takes place through WhatsApp, so you must use the app and respond actively to relevant household conversations.
  
  If you are willing to share your time, energy and everyday life, I would be happy to welcome you into my home.

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  Algo más...

  Before coming here, please make sure you are vaccinated against tetanus.
  
  If you are not from the EU / EEA / Schengen area, you are responsible for having the correct visa or residence permit. If you are unsure about the rules, please ask before applying.
  
  The house is located in a very rural and remote area. Public transport is limited, and car use is therefore only possible by specific agreement in advance. It is not part of the standard exchange.
  
  If car use is agreed upon, you must be a confident, experienced and careful driver, and treat the car with full responsibility and respect.
  
  I value honesty and accountability. In the unlikely event of damage caused by negligence or irresponsible driving, you will be expected to cover the costs.
  
  I know this sounds direct, but clarity prevents misunderstandings and helps create a safe and fair environment for everyone.
  
  I also have a few bicycles that can be fixed and used if you enjoy cycling.
  
  In your free time, there are many opportunities to enjoy nature. I have fishing gear available if you are interested.
  
  If you enjoy hiking, you may see a lot of wildlife in their natural habitat. Moose, foxes and rabbits are common, as well as many bird species. Wolves also live in the area, but they are rarely seen – autumn is usually the best time for wildlife observation.
  
  I have a small boat that you may use on the lake next to the house when there is no ice. I also have access to another boat on a nearby lake, as well as a canoe in the garden. Camping, hiking and fishing are all possible in the area.
  
  During the summer season, you can find berries and mushrooms in the forest. We often collect and use them for jam, cooking and everyday meals.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Internet is fine here, it may be limited in downloading and speed when downloading more than the monthly limit. It has never been a problem though, if u do need more Internet, it’s possible to find out if we agree on it. Its 5G on the mobile net here (Telenor mobile)

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  If you have an own vehicle you are most welcome to come for a stay and park it here, campervan etc. if you have a campervan, you may always ask about coming, even if our schedule is marked red👍🏻.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Lucrezia

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