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If you enjoy staying in a very nice, quiet rural place, this is the perfect spot for you, with the "can do mentality", and who is mature.
I live on a small homestead that has been under renovation for ten years and is still a work in progress. There's always something to do here.
The home is a ten-minute walk from the Swedish border. I have two beehives and a cat. My grandfather bought a small forest and built a homestead. At my parents' homestead, there are cows, a horse, a lama, three pigs, a dog, a cat, and hens, so we supply ourselves with some food. Our dream is to produce all the food we need on-site, but we are taking it one step at a time. My parents are vital and energetic.
I work at a university within sustainability and am a member of the local church choir.
If You find this interesting, please don’t hesitate to contact me for a chat to see if you would like to come here. If we make a good fit, I am sure we will find a solution if I have availability.
For information about the tasks to be done, please refer to the "Help" section. All kinds of help are appreciated as long as you are handy, interested, and motivated to lend a hand
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Mostly the cultural exchange will be related to the homestead, and how life around it was, and am, and of course it dephends on the season. From late June to August we will a few times visit and show the local historical "homestread/farm museum", which opened a black smith workshop 2023. This museum shows how old manual small homestead were. We also go to a "Norwegian taco dinner" once a month (unless summer).
You may learn the local culture and history if that are your interest, you should taking this initiative. We will also try to serve you some traditional Norwegian couisine.
Aide
You have to be responsible, proaktive and mature to come here. You should have a practical mind, and enjoy to give a helping hand. If you are social and like to contribute as a whole it’s a great thing.
I have two houses where its needed to do some more renovation.
At the moment general painting inside and outside. Also some carpentry work and help tidying up in the house.
I am also at the moment I also try to tidy up and reorganize two old barns and surroundings to make it practical after a long time used as storages for everything over many years.
Tasks may in general be, dephending on time of the year:
Painting
Caretaking for the 🐝 (from April)
Looking after the animals (winter)
Fixing things for the buildings
Making firewood, cutting
Mechanic (old cars and tractors)
Gardening
Weed the ground/fields(summer)
Cleaning/household
Picking berries/mushrroms, making jam
All buildings were old and need maintenance. We like to keep the old buildings, as we think that is more sustainable, if we may have any use for them.
It’s a dream to build a micro house and a sauna.
I am quite busy daytime, and mostly help in addition to the daily tasks will be afternoon or weekends, or together with my father, who only speak Norwegian.
You bring your own clothes for help and freetime. If You dont know what to bring, ask. For winter time you need warm clothes, wool and wind breaker. It can be minus 35 degrees celsius, and snow during winter. You have to prepare for that.
You may of course use your mobile phone, but not much at meals, when you do work etc. A match is cruisidal for all to get a nice stay here, and I like a video conferanse, before I accept your stay.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Norwegian bokmål: Courant
Norwegian: Courant
Swedish: Courant
Allemand: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I can understand German to a certain degree if you dont speak to fast, but I am not able to speak.
Hébergement
I wholeheartedly invite you to become a part of my life and home. Joining here means becoming a member of a close-knit community where we collaborate on various activities. If you prefer to spend a significant amount of time isolated in your room, don't contribute to communal meals, and expect me to clean up after you, it might be best to consider alternative hosts. I encourage active participation in the house, including meal preparation and regular cleaning tasks.
It’s beneficial if you can drive a manual car. If you don’t drive, it might be a bit challenging, but if you are very motivated to come here, feel free to make a request. There is no public transport available nearby; the closest is 15 km away. This means you should be able to manage independently, especially when when I am at work. The location is very remote.
You should be ready to adapt to a modest way of living, which most of my past guests have really enjoyed.
If you are willing to share your time and energy, I would love to welcome you into my home.
Autres infos...
Before you come here, make sure you are vaccinated for tetanus.
And make sure to have the right VISA if you are not from the EU, EEC, SCHENGEN, ask if you dont now about this.
The house is very rural remote located. I have an old car you may use if you need to go around while working. That requieres that you drive with passion, and don destroy it, sorry for beeing do direct, but I have to be clear on this. I also have some bicycles that might be fixed and used for transport if you like that.
I have fishing gear, if you are in to that.
You may see quite a lot of animals in their natural habitat, if you do hiking. Moose, fox, rabbits, are very common, as well as a lot of birds. There are also wolfs, but they are noe often to see, best time for this is autumn. I have a little boat, that you may use on the small lake next to the house, when its no ice there. I also have another boat available in another lake, and a canoe in the garden. You may go camping, hiking, fishing.
In the forest you may find berries and mushroom during the summer season. We use to collect and use, for jam, dinner etc.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
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)
Espace pour garer des vans
If you have an own vehicle you are most welcome to 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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13 janv. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Simone)
Simone stayed here for 3 weeks.
He is a kind and outgoing guy that is easy to communicate with, and he has a positive attitude. It also felt very easy to get him to know.
There were two other workawayers here and they went very well together. Absolutely no fuss. Very appreciated.
Simone was a city guy in a lot of meanings, absolutely not as… read more
He is a kind and outgoing guy that is easy to communicate with, and he has a positive attitude. It also felt very easy to get him to know.
There were two other workawayers here and they went very well together. Absolutely no fuss. Very appreciated.
Simone was a city guy in a lot of meanings, absolutely not as… read more
(Excellent
)
7 janv. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Simone) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 weeks at Hans Olaf‘s place in December.
When I arrived there were already two other workawayers who introduced me to work at the farm and life in the house. I got along very well with them right away and we could have a good understanding in the works.
The first week Hans Olaf was not around much because of work commitments so I did… read more
When I arrived there were already two other workawayers who introduced me to work at the farm and life in the house. I got along very well with them right away and we could have a good understanding in the works.
The first week Hans Olaf was not around much because of work commitments so I did… read more
23 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Andreas) pour l'hôte
Hans Olaf is a warm and open person, a very thoughtful host and an incredibly determined worker and farmer.
I spent a bit more than a month at Hans Olaf’s Farm. I arrived in September in the middle of harvesting season and learned a lifetime of things about farm life. I learned about harvesting honey, feeding all kinds of animals, driving a… read more
I spent a bit more than a month at Hans Olaf’s Farm. I arrived in September in the middle of harvesting season and learned a lifetime of things about farm life. I learned about harvesting honey, feeding all kinds of animals, driving a… read more
14 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andreas)
First, Andreas is a great person. He fitted very good in here, it almost felt like we knew each other from before. I found it very easy to communicate with him, and we had a lot of nice chats.
Andreas is good in communication, and everything comes naturally. He asks when he feel its necessary, and he is good in asking at the right point. Andreas… read more
Andreas is good in communication, and everything comes naturally. He asks when he feel its necessary, and he is good in asking at the right point. Andreas… read more
(Excellent
)
18 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (JacobSJ)
I contacted Jacob and asked if he needed a host. He replied instantly, I asked him a lot of questions to see if we could make a fit, and so it seemed. Then we had a short videochat, and I immediately thought this could be nice. One hour after the videochat, he confirmed that he would take a train in 3 hours. He came here and was kind of introvert… read more
(Excellent
)
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13 janv. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Simone)
Simone stayed here for 3 weeks.
He is a kind and outgoing guy that is easy to communicate with, and he has a positive attitude. It also felt very easy to get him to know.
There were two other workawayers here and they went very well together. Absolutely no fuss. Very appreciated.
Simone was a city guy in a lot of meanings, absolutely not as… read more
He is a kind and outgoing guy that is easy to communicate with, and he has a positive attitude. It also felt very easy to get him to know.
There were two other workawayers here and they went very well together. Absolutely no fuss. Very appreciated.
Simone was a city guy in a lot of meanings, absolutely not as… read more
(Excellent)
7 janv. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Simone) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 weeks at Hans Olaf‘s place in December.
When I arrived there were already two other workawayers who introduced me to work at the farm and life in the house. I got along very well with them right away and we could have a good understanding in the works.
The first week Hans Olaf was not around much because of work commitments so I did… read more
When I arrived there were already two other workawayers who introduced me to work at the farm and life in the house. I got along very well with them right away and we could have a good understanding in the works.
The first week Hans Olaf was not around much because of work commitments so I did… read more
23 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Andreas) pour l'hôte
Hans Olaf is a warm and open person, a very thoughtful host and an incredibly determined worker and farmer.
I spent a bit more than a month at Hans Olaf’s Farm. I arrived in September in the middle of harvesting season and learned a lifetime of things about farm life. I learned about harvesting honey, feeding all kinds of animals, driving a… read more
I spent a bit more than a month at Hans Olaf’s Farm. I arrived in September in the middle of harvesting season and learned a lifetime of things about farm life. I learned about harvesting honey, feeding all kinds of animals, driving a… read more
14 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andreas)
First, Andreas is a great person. He fitted very good in here, it almost felt like we knew each other from before. I found it very easy to communicate with him, and we had a lot of nice chats.
Andreas is good in communication, and everything comes naturally. He asks when he feel its necessary, and he is good in asking at the right point. Andreas… read more
Andreas is good in communication, and everything comes naturally. He asks when he feel its necessary, and he is good in asking at the right point. Andreas… read more
(Excellent)
18 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (JacobSJ)
I contacted Jacob and asked if he needed a host. He replied instantly, I asked him a lot of questions to see if we could make a fit, and so it seemed. Then we had a short videochat, and I immediately thought this could be nice. One hour after the videochat, he confirmed that he would take a train in 3 hours. He came here and was kind of introvert… read more
(Excellent)
3 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Achille)
I had the pleasure of welcoming Achille to my home for his first workaway. From the moment he arrived, he made himself useful and the three weeks with him went by much too quickly. I was very impressed by his maturity, his sense of observation, his attention to detail and his general knowledge. He also has a calm personality that really fitted in… read more
(Excellent)
28 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Achille) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks in August at Hans Olaf's place, and it was wonderful. I quickly felt at ease because Hans Olaf is a very kind and attentive person. I was able to have many conversations with him and work on my English with also other workawayers, it was fun :)
I really enjoyed working on the farm; the work was tough but varied—feeding the… read more
I really enjoyed working on the farm; the work was tough but varied—feeding the… read more
8 août 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tobias)
Tobias is a great workawayer. We agreed him coming here months in advance. We kept in contact until he came, and the communication was always clear and good.
Tobias is very dedicated. Whatever task he was given, he always took it as a challenge, he wanted to show that he was able to perform well, and he did very well. He is a trustable person,… read more
Tobias is very dedicated. Whatever task he was given, he always took it as a challenge, he wanted to show that he was able to perform well, and he did very well. He is a trustable person,… read more
(Excellent)
6 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Tobias) pour l'hôte
I had such a wonderful time staying with Hans Olaf! I stayed for three weeks and I wish my situation had allowed for me to extend that. The house and area are beautiful and Hans Olaf made me feel right at home.
The work was tough but not unexpectedly so (it is a farm, after all), and I enjoyed all of the tasks we did. I feel like I learned so… read more
The work was tough but not unexpectedly so (it is a farm, after all), and I enjoyed all of the tasks we did. I feel like I learned so… read more
5 août 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria-Raphaëla Mara)
Mara had been at a small farm before, but didn’t have so many skills when she came, but she has a “can do” approach to all things, which makes here a very strong character that you just like more and more. She did a lot of things here for the first time, and when you take the time to learn her, she learns quick, and she is very independent, and… read more
(Excellent)
5 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria-Raphaëla Mara) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Hans Olaf for almost four weeks, and it has just been incredibly wonderful. He is such a great, kind and funny person and I am so grateful and thankful that I got the opportunity to be a part of his farm life.
So much happened while I was there and I learned so much. (We prepared and celebrated Hans Olaf’s Birthday, cleaned the barn,… read more
So much happened while I was there and I learned so much. (We prepared and celebrated Hans Olaf’s Birthday, cleaned the barn,… read more
17 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Jan Manfred) pour l'hôte
I am thankful for the opportunity to experience to live with Hans Olaf for almost two weeks. He is a very interesting man, who has a lot to tell and is really good to talk to. The accommodation is pretty rural and the work days can last 3 hours to 10 hours a day, depending on the urgent tasks. Hans Olaf seemed very stressed throughout the weeks… read more
24 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Mohamed El Amin) pour l'hôte
I spend one month last winter and the experience couldn't have been better, spended some really good time in the farm helping and had the chance to go country skiing wich was really good, also ice bathing that took some time ;).
21 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Lene) pour l'hôte
I stayed 3 weeks at Hans Olaf's place, and it was definitely a great experience! Hans Olaf is a really friendly, open-minded, helpful guy, who always want to make shure that you feel good. Also his parents are very open-minded and heart-warming people with whom you feel immediately welcome. But I was a bit sad that I don't know norwegian, I'll… read more
15 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lene)
First, Lene is a great person. Lene fitted perfect in here, I wonder if we met in former life?
She is good in communication, and everything comes naturally. She ask when she feel that necessary, and she is good in asking at the right point. She is very quiet but does have a lot to contribute with when she open up.
When it comes to skills, Lene had… read more
She is good in communication, and everything comes naturally. She ask when she feel that necessary, and she is good in asking at the right point. She is very quiet but does have a lot to contribute with when she open up.
When it comes to skills, Lene had… read more
(Excellent)
28 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ella)
Ella is super. Full of (a lot of) energy that she eager after use for helping. She has a mood who you can’t doing anything else than smile of. At least it was the case for the 7 weeks she stayed here. Wery reliable, very flexible, and great to communicate, as long as we made sure we were talking about the same;) She is a strong woman and like to… read more
(Excellent)
26 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Ella) pour l'hôte
What should I say: Maybe perfect, but that's not what you will experience. You will experience life, when you on Olaf and Michaels Place. And thats how life is: Not perfect! But I come to a place where I could see and learn how to manage life and make it as perfect as you can. With all the strenght, the happiness, the respect, the kindness and the… read more
26 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria stayed her for about a month and is a good workawayer to have in the house, very helpful kind and follow the house rules carefully when she have been told them, and remember it. That may take two times, but then it set, and you may trust that she will continue like this, as long as its not to much things happening at the same time.… read more
(Excellent)
10 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Victoria) pour l'hôte
I was lucky to have the opportunity to stay at Hans Olaf's and Michael's project during December:)) I enjoyed my stay a lot as it is a beautiful place with lovely animals and genuine people^^ Moreover, a big thank you to Hans Olaf's parents for hosting me the first weeks. They are such heart-warming, helpful and grounded people that saying goodbye… read more
27 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Amaury)
Amaury stayed here for 3 weeks, and has a big heart, very kind, and he will take any tasks given if he knows how to do it. He was a city boy when he came, and we spent some time to teach him to be a little more country boy, which he took cheerfully, he always want the best, and he will do the tasks exactly how you tell him. He is a trustable… read more
(Excellent)
27 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Amaury) pour l'hôte
I stayed 3 weeks at Hans Olaf's place, it was my first workaway experience and I am very grateful to have been accepted here. I've been surprised on how Hans Olaf and Mikael treat their guests. They are really kind, open to discussing anything, and I only know a few people as patient as Hans Olaf. I could try and learn something that I wasn't used… read more
15 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elvira)
Elvira stayed here for almost 4 great weeks. Elvira has a big heart, very kind, we practically loved having her here, and we really hope that she will be back. And what she didn’t know, she takes back in the guts to do, try and learn in a very independent way. She is always willing to help with a smile, and easy going and flexible. She helped with… read more
(Excellent)
15 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Elvira) pour l'hôte
Where to begin... I spent a bit less than a month with Hans Olaf and Michael in Melby. They are such generous, open-minded, hard working people with the kindest hearts. Their house is beautifully located next to a small lake and every morning I drank my coffee feeling blessed with the view. The work changed almost every day, from feeding the… read more
13 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas stayed 3 weeks here, he stayed with Hans Olaf's parents, to improve his Norwegian (Hans Olafs parents only speak Norwegian). They really bounded well, and it was great to see, and to have Thomas here. We worked together, shared meals, Taco-kveld, bygdefest and games night. Thomas is a fantastic guy, happy, smiling, and easy to include in… read more
(Excellent)
10 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas) pour l'hôte
I stayed 3 weeks with Hans-Olaf and Michael, which I guess is only half true because I actually stayed with Hans-Olaf's parents, Sigurd and Solveig. Hans-Olaf let me choose where to stay and I chose his parents in order to improve my norwegian (his parents only speak norwegian). Sigurd and Solveig are fantastic hosts and I enjoyed my time spent in… read more
1 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Baptiste)
Baptiste is a great workawayer if you need practical help. His uncle has a cow farm, so Baptise was familiar with farm life, but maybe a bit more modern farming than we have in this little place. We found him responsible for his age, and he even made a French dinner when we asked him, and it was very nice!
Baptiste helped us with everything we… read more
Baptiste helped us with everything we… read more
(Excellent)
1 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Baptiste) pour l'hôte
I stayed 2 weeks at Hans Olaf and Michael's place and I really enjoyed it ! They are very kind and always taking care of their guests, to have enough food and to feel at home ! Amazing people and amazing place, just next to the swedish border. I definitely recommend this workaway !
It's also a nice place if you like fishing. A lot of lakes full of… read more
It's also a nice place if you like fishing. A lot of lakes full of… read more
1 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas) pour l'hôte
I spent a month at Melby farm and I had a really great time!
The main work was building the new barn, where I got to learn a lot of new things while doing carpentry. I also participated in taking care of the animals and other farm projects, like fencing. The tasks were always well explained and there was a very friendly and productive working… read more
The main work was building the new barn, where I got to learn a lot of new things while doing carpentry. I also participated in taking care of the animals and other farm projects, like fencing. The tasks were always well explained and there was a very friendly and productive working… read more
5 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas spent a month here. He always has a smile, he is full of positive energy and contribute to what you will enjoy a lot. He has a “can do” approach to most things, as long you show him how to do it. Thomas is a warm and caring person, that’s easy and great to have in house. We had quite a lot of talks, and Thomas enjoy talking, even though not… read more
(Excellent)
5 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Sonja) pour l'hôte
I spent two and a half week at Hans Olafs and Michaels farm and I really couldn't have had a better place to stay for my first Workaway experience. They and Hans Olafs parents are all really nice people, always taking care, that you feel welcome and involve you in many things like going on a moose safari or a taco dinner in Skotterud. We often… read more
5 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sonja)
Sonja is a great person. She is very quiet but does have a lot to contribute with when she open up. She is practical and I never doubted her in any way. We were just a bit sorry she just had 2,5 week. She iv very independent and ask if she think you may have some opinion on how to do things, very appreciated.
To live with, Sonja is totally… read more
To live with, Sonja is totally… read more
(Excellent)
5 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (MarryS)
Marie is full of surprises when you get her to know. When you first meet her, she seems a bit silent, but don’t worry, she will warm up and contribute to what you will enjoy a lot. She didn’t have so many skills when she came, but she has a “can do” approach to most things, which makes here a very strong character that you just like more and more.… read more
(Excellent)
26 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (MarryS) pour l'hôte
I stayed for four weeks at Hans Olaf's and Michael's place. We worked at the farm of Hans Olaf's parents, which is a very nice place. I have done a lot of different work. The main work was building the stable for the cows. We mixed and processed concrete and built the walls and the roof. I picked a lot of berries and we made jam out of it, cut… read more
19 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Felix ) pour l'hôte
I came to the farm very spontaneous
And unfortunately just for a week
But I got very welcoming by the whole family and got very integrated in a lot of different projects
They have a beautiful farm with lots of animals which you are taking care of
Hans Olaf and Michael are so nice people
And it’s a pleasure to live with them
The house is next… read more
And unfortunately just for a week
But I got very welcoming by the whole family and got very integrated in a lot of different projects
They have a beautiful farm with lots of animals which you are taking care of
Hans Olaf and Michael are so nice people
And it’s a pleasure to live with them
The house is next… read more
19 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Felix )
Felix is the perfect workawayer, He has really a lot of energy, he hars a good practical mind, he is suggesting what he may do, and very easy going. He is also a brilliant chef. If you like that things get done, Felix is your choice.
Felix is nice to have in the house, he is clean, even though he messes a bit making food, but he also clean after… read more
Felix is nice to have in the house, he is clean, even though he messes a bit making food, but he also clean after… read more
(Excellent)
10 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel) pour l'hôte
I stayed at this place fot three weeks and it was a great experience! Hans Olaf and Michael are awesome hosts, always taking care of having enough food and all the things I needed to have a pleasant stay.
We worked mainly at Hans Okaf’s parents place, they are very sweet and friendly, his dad is in his late 70’s and has more energy than a… read more
We worked mainly at Hans Okaf’s parents place, they are very sweet and friendly, his dad is in his late 70’s and has more energy than a… read more
8 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel amazed us. He is a great workawayer in any sense. He is more practical than he writes in his profile, and that is something we really appreciate. He is also responsible and experienced, always ready to help, cock, clean, or just anything. Always smiling, always genuine friendly, and a very good person for having relaxed and nice discussions… read more
(Excellent)
8 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Brigitte) pour l'hôte
Mein Aufenthalt bei Hans Olaf and Mikel war ein sehr schönes Erlebnis. Die Gastgeber und ihre ganze Familie haben mich sehr freundlich aufgenommen und großzügig ihr Haus und ihre Erfahrungen mit mir geteilt. Wir hatten stets angenehme Tischgemeinschaften mit gutem Essen und anregenden oder humorvollen Gesprächen. Die Arbeit war abwechslungsreich… read more
8 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Brigitte)
Brigitte is a great workawayer in any sense. She is very practical, and that is something we really appreciate. She is very responsible and experienced, always ready to help, cock, clean, or just anything. Always smiling, always genuine friendly, and a very good person for having relaxed and nice discussions with.
Brigitte is just the woman you… read more
Brigitte is just the woman you… read more
(Excellent)
8 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexandru)
Alex came here and stayed for a month. We have to say that Alex is one of the people that we are grateful and had a pleasure to meet, he was an amazing volunteer very helpful with all the tasks asked, always with a brilliant attitude and a smile on his face.
If you plan the tasks in front, Alex appreciate is, but he is also accepting more ad hoc… read more
If you plan the tasks in front, Alex appreciate is, but he is also accepting more ad hoc… read more
(Excellent)
4 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Alexandru) pour l'hôte
I enjoyed the time spent with Hans Olaf , Michael and the other volunteers during the month of July. The tasks were very diverse (fencing, gardening, taking care of the animals, mucking up and cleaning the stables, chopping and piling wood, cutting grass, making a wooden terrace, helping in all the phases of building the extension of a stable) and… read more
6 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Elias) pour l'hôte
To be honest, I really hate to write feedbacks and Hans Olaf and Micheal already know how I felt during my stay.
To keep it short for everybody else, I agree with the other guest:)
Thanks a lot for the great time!
Elias:)
To keep it short for everybody else, I agree with the other guest:)
Thanks a lot for the great time!
Elias:)
7 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elias)
Elias came here and stayed for 4 weeks. Those weeks went very fast. We connected very easily, Elias is a fantastic guy, he has very good social skills, he is very easy to live close with, he is organized, and we can’t find anything to complain on. He did some mechanics, and the animals, and he did it well! He also went very well together with all… read more
(Excellent)
2 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Tamas) pour l'hôte
Hei Hans Olaf & Michael ! (and whoever reads this:)
I've spent roughly 2 weeks at Melby farm with the guys and other workawayers, I could have spend even more if I don't have a train ticket for a certain date. Since it was a pleasure to be here, and I enjoyed almost every moment, no matter work or freetime. Despite the sometimes demanding tasks, I… read more
I've spent roughly 2 weeks at Melby farm with the guys and other workawayers, I could have spend even more if I don't have a train ticket for a certain date. Since it was a pleasure to be here, and I enjoyed almost every moment, no matter work or freetime. Despite the sometimes demanding tasks, I… read more
2 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tamas)
Tamas is a great workawayer in any sense. He was much more practical than we knew, and that is something we really appreciate. He is very responsible, always ready to help, cock, clean, or just anything. Always smiling, always genuine friendly, and a very good person for having relaxed and nice discussions with.
Tamas stayed only for a little… read more
Tamas stayed only for a little… read more
(Excellent)
1 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniela)
Daniela is really hard to describe, you just have to stay with her to feel alt the warmth, effective, helpfulness and positively thinking she represent, she is so full of good vibes. Always on the way for a solution, we like that. She is a great young lady that you just can’t find the best compliment for. And I even believe she will not appreciate… read more
(Excellent)
20 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Giacomo)
Giacomo stayed here for almost two months. When he came, he had not much practical experience. He wanted to see how life is on a small homestead, and he sure know much more about it after staying here for å while. He is a very polite guy. Very calm and comfortable to host Giacomo. He has a very charming and pleasant smile on his face, and he… read more
(Excellent)
19 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Giacomo) pour l'hôte
Spending almost two months at Hans Olaf and Michael place was the best decision I could have made. They're very kind and it's easy to make conversation and have a laugh together. Living and working in the middle of the nature is priceless with countless animals like mooses, rabbits deers seen while driving. I worked mostly at Hans Olaf's parents… read more
15 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Nyima Léon & Damian) pour l'hôte
Hey guys, (hey Hans Olaf, Michael😊)
sorry for the late review, but here we go.
As we suppose, this feedback should also be for everyone that considers to stay at your place, so we will adress this review directly to all those keen workawayers!
We are to Germans who stayed for two and a half months at Hans Olafs cozy home in the middle of the… read more
sorry for the late review, but here we go.
As we suppose, this feedback should also be for everyone that considers to stay at your place, so we will adress this review directly to all those keen workawayers!
We are to Germans who stayed for two and a half months at Hans Olafs cozy home in the middle of the… read more
3 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nyima Léon & Damian)
Nyima and Damian are amazing! They came here in the winter, we were a little skeptical, they were so young, so thin, but they were really incredibly good worawayers! They are so full of goodness, they are good workers, and they are mostly just fun to have around the house. They may not be the first to talk, but if you talk to them, they are great… read more
(Excellent)
11 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lennart) pour l'hôte
With snow covered forest and frozen lakes around, I enjoyed the drives with Hans Olaf & Michael to their farm, talking about sustainability with deer crossing the slippery road along the way. Hans can share his farming knowledge with you, and if you are capable and interested give you opportunities to learn the Nordic farmer's life!
Michael and… read more
Michael and… read more
2 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lennart)
Lennart came here and stayed for a month. His smile is seldom far away, and we had quite a few interesting discussions, we both have an interest in sustainability. Lennart did everything cheerfully, and he is very friendly, he always want the best, very energic and always full of ideas and a lot of thoughts. Lennart is a trustable person, who… read more
(Excellent)
16 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Membre Workaway) pour l'hôte
Had a great experience with Hans Olaf and Michael! Tasks were explained clearly, and there were plenty of opportunities to learn new things. I had the opportunity to go cross country skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing. I also got to learn several new farm tasks and how to drive a full-size tractor! The food was great, and I even had the chance… read more
15 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Membre Workaway)
Campbell is a safe workawayer if you need help.
He helped us with making firewood, driving tractor, he is a brilliant chef, he fed the cows, looked after the chickens, the lamas, the horse and pigs.
We had Campbell on the farm for 15 days, and it was a great experience. He does any task we gave him fast, effective, and he is not afraid of asking… read more
He helped us with making firewood, driving tractor, he is a brilliant chef, he fed the cows, looked after the chickens, the lamas, the horse and pigs.
We had Campbell on the farm for 15 days, and it was a great experience. He does any task we gave him fast, effective, and he is not afraid of asking… read more
(Excellent)
30 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas) pour l'hôte
I stayed 10 days in this farm. Hans Olaf & Michael are very welcoming and nice. It’s easy to communicate with them. During my sojourn I realized different tasks in the parent’s Hans Olaf farm which is located at 10 minutes by car.
The tasks requested are typically tasks a ordinary farm ; fences, feed the animals, renovation, woodfire…
Hans Olaf… read more
The tasks requested are typically tasks a ordinary farm ; fences, feed the animals, renovation, woodfire…
Hans Olaf… read more
20 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas helped us with some carpentry work, and other tasks at the farm. He came very impulsive to our farm, from one day to the other, and we are very happy we agreed to host him. He is easy to communicate with, and ask if he wonder about anything, he is not the guy that just go on working without asking, which is very appreciable. At Thomas free… read more
(Excellent)
16 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Paul) pour l'hôte
I stayed two weeks on these farm. I lived in the House of Michael and Hans Olaf, there I felt very welcome. They are really kind people who love to give. It was really nice to talk with them.
I mostly worked at the Place there Hans Olafs Parents live. There I feed the Animals every day After that I did some other work like Cleaning the Workshop… read more
I mostly worked at the Place there Hans Olafs Parents live. There I feed the Animals every day After that I did some other work like Cleaning the Workshop… read more
12 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paul)
Paul came into our life and become a natural part of it from the first second. He fitted in and it seemed like he felt like home. Every task given was completed very independently, very impressive! If he saw something he thought made be useful to do, he suggested it himself. Paul doesn’t talk more than necessary, but gladly talk about what he is… read more
(Excellent)
16 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Ruth) pour l'hôte
I stayed with my brother for two months at Hans Olafs and Michaels place.
Hans Olaf, Michael and Jans Olafs parents, are realy open and kind people. You can talk with them a lot abaut everything. At the beginning it was a little bit difficult to comunicate with Hans Olafs parents, but google translater makes it possible.
We helped to take care of… read more
Hans Olaf, Michael and Jans Olafs parents, are realy open and kind people. You can talk with them a lot abaut everything. At the beginning it was a little bit difficult to comunicate with Hans Olafs parents, but google translater makes it possible.
We helped to take care of… read more
15 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ruth)
Ruth stayed with us for almost 2 months together with her brother. She is a super girl! She is always very willing to help and very flexible. She also may come with suggestions how to do things if she has experience with the task from before, and even if she don’t, which is something we really like a lot on a farm. She helped with the water system… read more
(Excellent)
12 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Axel) pour l'hôte
I had two really nice months at the Home from Hans-Olaf and Michael. I worked mostly at the Farm where Hans-Olaf's parents live.
The Work was really diversified. I helped with the animals, make a Watersystem for the Cows, welding a shovel for the Traktor or demolished a old Silo. Sometimes I worked with his Father at the beginning it was a bit… read more
The Work was really diversified. I helped with the animals, make a Watersystem for the Cows, welding a shovel for the Traktor or demolished a old Silo. Sometimes I worked with his Father at the beginning it was a bit… read more
5 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Axel)
Axel stayed with us for almost 2 months together with his sister. Axel is a super guy! Axel is always very willing to help and very flexible. Axel also may come with suggestions how to do things if he has experience with the task from before. He helped us with putting up the water system for the cows in the new barn, he also had responsibility for… read more
(Excellent)
9 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Mathieu) pour l'hôte
I spent 5 weeks at Hans Olaf and Michael's place. Very nice people, open to any type of discussion. I had a great time in a place so different from what I've experienced in my life. An experience I recommand but if you don't have a license maybe not as long as I did because as said, it's quite isolated (I guess you know what you're going for). It… read more
16 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mathieu)
Mathieu is a very polite and calm guest to host. He is always helpful and flexibel, both regarding work hours and freetime.
He listen carefully, and do his best to follow up. If he does not understand, he is not afraid of asking.
Never stress, just positive and good. Always in for anything. It was great time, and we especially liked the… read more
He listen carefully, and do his best to follow up. If he does not understand, he is not afraid of asking.
Never stress, just positive and good. Always in for anything. It was great time, and we especially liked the… read more
(Excellent)
25 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gabriele)
Gabriele is a very nice and calm guest to host. He is always helpful, both regarding work hours and freetime.
He listen carefully, and do his best to fit in, which he did in a very Nice way here. Never stress, just positive and good. Always in for anything. It was such a great time, and If You like to host anyone that just fit in and do his… read more
He listen carefully, and do his best to fit in, which he did in a very Nice way here. Never stress, just positive and good. Always in for anything. It was such a great time, and If You like to host anyone that just fit in and do his… read more
(Excellent)
24 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Gabriele) pour l'hôte
I stay here for a little more of two weeks, The house is very nice and cozy, it feels like being in a movie, I liked it a lot.
Hans Olaf, Micheal and the parents of Hans Olaf are all really nice person, I had very good time with them.
They helped me and explained the jobs I was supposed to do and they were always very helpful and available for… read more
Hans Olaf, Micheal and the parents of Hans Olaf are all really nice person, I had very good time with them.
They helped me and explained the jobs I was supposed to do and they were always very helpful and available for… read more
22 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (František ) pour l'hôte
I wrote only one day before arrival to see if I could come and they agreed. 👍
I was originally only supposed to spend one week with Hans and Michael. I ended up staying with them for 10 days and I didn't regret it at all.
Very friendly and nice people with whom it is possible to agree on anything and work out the best solution for both… read more
I was originally only supposed to spend one week with Hans and Michael. I ended up staying with them for 10 days and I didn't regret it at all.
Very friendly and nice people with whom it is possible to agree on anything and work out the best solution for both… read more
18 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (František )
Frantisek is really helpful and a very kind and respectful guy. His sosial skulle are very good.
We had much fun and he is always thinking about how he can help.
He is an really easygoing guy, who works fast and independent, when he is teached how to do it, or know it from before, and he really like to learn new things.
At freetime he is also… read more
We had much fun and he is always thinking about how he can help.
He is an really easygoing guy, who works fast and independent, when he is teached how to do it, or know it from before, and he really like to learn new things.
At freetime he is also… read more
(Excellent)
29 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was at the farm for around 5 weeks. He was our first guest And it was super!
He is an really easygoing guy, who works fast and independent, when he is teached how to do it, or know it from before, and he really like to learn new things.
He helped us with some heavy work: Building walls for a barn and other sement work, construction work,… read more
He is an really easygoing guy, who works fast and independent, when he is teached how to do it, or know it from before, and he really like to learn new things.
He helped us with some heavy work: Building walls for a barn and other sement work, construction work,… read more
(Excellent)
29 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel) pour l'hôte
Spending 5 weeks with Hans Olaf and Michael was one of the best decisions I could have made. From the first day, they've treated me with such joy, and made me feel like we knew each other for a long time. We connected very well.
I've worked with Hans Olaf most of the time, and we had a very good synergy. He was patient with the things I didnt… read more
I've worked with Hans Olaf most of the time, and we had a very good synergy. He was patient with the things I didnt… read more
