Travel advise for non-EU citizens.
We must advise non-EU citizens not to sign up or use the WWOOF Norway platforms due to Norwegian immigration authorities classification of WWOOF as work without a work visa. You could face arrest, deportation, and a possible ban from the EU and Schengen zone in the future. Click here for more information
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Live and learn on organic farms in Norway

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What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in Norway

WWOOF Norway is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Norway and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Be a Host

Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Thomas

Thomas France

Everything went very well. The people were very friendly and welcoming. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend it! Everything went very well during my stay. The people were really friendly, welcoming, and always available to help. The atmosphere was very pleasant and I had a really good time. It was a great experience that I would definitely recommend.

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Christoph Franz

Christoph Franz Austria

It was simply wonderful. We felt right at home. Martin and Drüde are very nice and down-to-earth people. They were also very accommodating of our requests, which is why we were able to learn a lot about horses, growing vegetables, and much more; they even let us borrow their bikes to explore the area. Even when our flight was canceled, they were always very helpful and went out of their way to assist us, for which we are very grateful. They also encourage you to learn from them and have adventures in your free time. The work was varied, which is why the workday never felt long. Thank you for the wonderful two weeks. Hopefully we’ll see you again sometime.

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Martyna

Martyna Poland

My stay at Hurdal Gjestegård was absolutely fantastic! Andrew completely respects the WWOOFer's working hours and puts a lot of effort into mixing up the daily chores, so you never feel stuck doing the exact same thing over and over again. He genuinely cares about your well-being and checks in multiple times a day just to make sure you are truly happy, comfortable, and that everything is okay. :) Fair warning: do NOT come to Hurdal Gjestegård if you want to avoid learning new things, because it is physically impossible to leave this place without a head full of incredible knowledge and reflections! :D I learned so much during my stay. The communication with the hosts is wonderfully easy and natural. With Andrew, there is no such thing as a "stupid question" and he gladly answers everything and shares his profound experience and philosophy with a huge smile on his face Everything is super well-organized and always on time (especially the meal hours) The hosts are incredibly fair and expect exactly what is reasonable and agreed upon, no more, no less. While the daily work is primarily focused on Andrew's beautiful orchard and sometimes the tasks also include helping out around the house or giving a hand in Malin's lovely garden. Every single task was super enjoyable and rewarding. I even had a chance to plant some trees! :) I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a meaningful, educational, and simply wonderful WWOOFing experience!

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Camryn

Camryn Denmark

Camilla is a lovely host, who made everyone feel very welcome. The task consisted primarily of berry and fruit picking, thinning forest areas and using the trees for wood chipping, and tasks around the farm such as cleaning, feeding the chickens and watering. Food was simple and consisted mostly of soups and porridge. The farm is situated close to beautiful nature and a lake perfect for bathing. So lots to do during our free time. Lastly Camilla is very talented musically and we had some wonderful sessions, where we played together and she shared some piano tips and a lesson on playing the accordion.

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Johann

Johann France

An unforgettable stay with Daniel and Daphné, along with Johanna, Kari, Lambert and the joyful Myrtha! A thousand thanks: For sharing with us your simple way of life, in harmony with your surroundings and nature, For all those enriching exchanges and conversations about traditions, the history of different peoples, music, medicinal plants, and so on. For letting us help with the haymaking with the horses. One of Félix’s greatest dreams, now come true! For your big hearts and for the children, who were so enthusiastic, open-minded and full of humour! See you soon (we’re waiting for you to help organise the workshop!). And we won’t forget the willows in all their colours. Christine, Johann and Félix

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Marco

Marco Italy

Well, it's been a fantastic experience. After this month spent with Peder and his family I love Norway, I will take with me so many things. There's so much peace at the farm and you never work too hard, cows are special animals, they live so relaxed and are so curious that you must love them. I have learned how to take care of animals and especially how to make hay in different weather conditions, first of all thinking of how you can make a better and healthier hay for cows and calves. This is more important than working comfortably with tractors. There is also a lot of care in leaving space to the nature without changing it where it is not necessary. I hope I will be able to come again in Norway soon!

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Antonia

Antonia Germany

Spent my summer break of three weeks here and had an absolute blast! Esther is a very kind and caring person who lives for her work. She loves to experiment with cooking and it is always worth it. I had lots of time to cuddle the sheep (and also sometimes wrestle them) and the work was very enjoyable. There are lots of big projects coming up on the farm. I spent my free time with the other two Wwoofers, we went to the lake almost daily to swim, fish and play volleyball. We also spent a weekend in Oslo together. I was really sad to leave and if given the chance i would love to visit again.

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ALEJANDRO

ALEJANDRO Spain

An incredible and deeply enriching experience from start to finish. The environment is wonderfully organized, welcoming, and reflects a genuine commitment to great work and hospitality. Unfortunately, I had to leave early due to personal matters that required my attention, but I am left with a fantastic impression of the place and everyone involved. I truly recommend it and would have loved to stay until the end.

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Malo

Malo France

What an amazing experience at Nordre Holt ! Camilla is such a warm and welcoming host who takes great care of everyone. Thank you for everything ! I highly recommend staying here !

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Lou

Lou France

I had an incredible time in Sparstad at Jan and Tanaquil's. The setting is just as magnificent as the people who welcomed us. It was a very enriching and enjoyable experience that I wish for everyone!

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Johann

Johann France

Thanks to Helene and Øystein’s sincere desire to introduce us to Norwegian culture and share it with us, our stay was a wonderful experience and an opportunity for many meaningful exchanges. We participated in picking mushrooms and berries, harvested seaweed for the vegetable garden (especially for asparagus!), took part in maintenance work on farm buildings, tended the apple trees, fished and cooked! We also got to meet their sheep and discover their beautiful wool. All this took place in a warm, peaceful and family-like atmosphere. We have very fond memories of theses moments spent in your company and the three wonderful children. A huge thank you for your generosity! We hope all your many projects come true! See you soon in Norway – or who knows, perhaps in France !

Célestine

Célestine Switzerland

Thank you for these great weeks at your farm. We were two woofers and even though the governement had shut down the fishing season, we had plenty things to do. The experiences waried among selling food at a viking festival, picking up berries and fungus, sightseeing Trondheim and Røros, feeding pigs, smoking salmon, ect... It was a great cultural discovery. Everybody was nice and respectfull. Only the weather was perticularly rude, wet and cold during the two to three last weeks. But in general, it was something I would recommend :)

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