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

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

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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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Feedback from members

Frančeska Latvia

My first WWOOFing experience could not have been better! I spent three amazing weeks at Sparstad with Jan and Tanaquil, and from the very first day, they made me feel like part of the family. The atmosphere in the house is so warm and full of good vibes. I learned so much while still having time to enjoy the beautiful scenery. I especially loved our shared meals and the inspiring conversations we had. And I have to say, I already miss their dog so much! She was the best companion. I really hope to come back and visit you all again one day! Maybe then Jan and I can have a second attempt at making mozzarella – hopefully, this time it will be perfect! Tusen takk! <3

Lotta Norway

Ole and James are warm hearted and incredibly welcoming people who made us feel at home right away on the farm. They truly care about the wellbeing of the WWOOFers. The animals are all very friendly, and Ole always came up with new and exciting activities for us each day. We will never forget the sled rides into the woods and the cozy campfires :)) And of course the delicious organic food from the farm was amazing! Thank you both so much for everything! Greetings, Sibylle and Lotta

Susanne Germany

Dear Ida and Sigmund! Thank you so much for the wonderful time I got to spend with you! I learned so much about living with the goats and sheep, as well as Norwegian! Thank you so much for that! It was a great experience! I would love to come back! I hope your plans for your farm come true and wish your family happiness and good health! All the best Susanne

Ida Germany

I had my first wwoofing experience on Boensaetre a few years ago and it was great! For my first stay I was on the farm from Juli til January and came right back in April to also experience the springtime. Since then I just keep coming back whenever I have free time. Hedda and Egil are lovely hosts! They are welcoming and warm and you can always have a good laugh with them. And the food Hedda cooks is absolutely amazing! They also always try to make sure that the work on the farm is interesting and varying. As a Wwoofer you mostly take care of the animals, work in the garden and help out when there are groups visiting the place. There’s always something new to learn and Hedda and Egil are happy to share their knowledge. The farm is located deep in the forest, so it is perfect for you, if you like going out in the forest, cycling or canoing.

Hannah Germany

Big big recommendation to stay here for wwoofing! I've been to Bøensætre for the first time in 2023, and have been coming back several times since. Hedda and Egil welcomed me warmly and made me feel like at home from the first day on. It's hard to say what's the best thing about coming here: The surroundings are beautiful - the woods are great for taking a walk, and the lake for swimming. There have been a LOT of different tasks in the garden, around the animals, with building projects, painting... so work never gets boring and I got to learn so many new things. The weekends are free and nice for biking, hiking, or simply reading at the lakeside. And the dogs and cats are the best companions! :) If you're looking for a place to try new things, eat good food every day and cuddle some sheep, this is perfect for you. Thanks for everything (Tusen takk!), Hannah

Carsten Belgium

Stein is really great! I felt very welcome from the start. Stein is very friendly and he knows a lot about his work and many other topics. It’s really nice to listen to him. I also really appreciated that Stein always asked if I wanted to join him when he was going somewhere, which allowed me to see a lot more. The work on the farm was enjoyable and gave me a great experience. Thank you for having me. I was able to see more of beautiful Norway and learned a lot about life on a farm.

Florens Germany

I stayed at the farm for about two months in total and it was a stay rich of experiences and learnings. Thanks to that place I had the chance to meet and get to know a lot of volunteers, locals, animals and plants. Work wise there was a lot to do (it never got boring): plenty of woodworking and mending. I also had the chance to take care of two wonderful and - each in their own way - funny horses. I learned so much about different approaches to communicate with horses. If you come up with a project, e.g. building something, you can just start and go for it; probably everything you need is already there. Difficult for me were the cold conditions in the beginning but I got used to it faster than expected. Experiencing life in a community with all of the different but at the same time very similar needs was a pretty important life lesson to me. What I really appreciated was getting the space to go with my own flow. I think I relearned and regained creativity. Thanks for having me!

Maelle France

The other WWOOFers have already said a lot, but I had a very good stay at the Sandness farm: the surroundings are beautiful and its isolation makes this place very quiet. I appreciated the presence of Terje and Grete, who both showed themselves to be very kind and attentive to make sure I lacked nothing. I was able to taste Norwegian brown cheese (brunost) and skate and sardines caught in the fjord. During my days off, I was able to take a bike and hike around the area, discovering the region a little better. The work itself consisted of feeding the sheep in the morning and in the evening. In the early afternoon, we would cut wood or remove stones from the fields.

Corinna Germany

Instead of 2-3 weeks as planned at the beginning, I was with Flora and Eric for a total of 3 months. What can I say, it was an unforgettable time. A few months ago I would not have thought that I would work on a goat farm for so long and also have so much joy and fun. I have learned so much in the months and I am so grateful for the time with the two. Two such great people who have built something great together! The baby booming in February was a very special experience! The goat products are a dream. If you like goat products, you are here in paradise :) Thank you for the nice time, I will definitely come back! Lots of love <3

Natalie Switzerland

Time spent at Undeland Gard is time well spent! Katinka, Grzegorz and Solei are truly open and welcoming people. They showed me everything with great patience and the (very fair!) working hours were filled with interesting facts about their way of farming, humor and incredible views. During your free time you have plenty of opportunities to explore the wonderful nature around you and also get a taste of Katinka and Grzegorz amazing cooking skills (I still think the Pizza shop is a great idea;) You can really feel the passion and love they have for their farm, and it was a pleasure to learn and work with them. If I had the opportunity, I would pack my bags immediately and visit them again - and I can only motivate you to do the same! Big hug from Switzerland and tusen takk for alt Natalie

Robin France

We spent 10 weeks on Liv and Thomas's farm from September to December, and we had a wonderful time! They are very nice people, welcoming and very caring. We quickly felt very comfortable and trusted. Thomas and Liv were very available and we could ask as many questions as we wanted; they were always happy to answer. Their farm is a big place with many different tasks: animals, vegetables, building… a lot to learn from and that inspired us. We started every day at 7:30 with the animal routine, which we loved because it was a very peaceful moment shared with the animals. Then there was a meeting together. We talked about the different tasks of the day but also about our feelings and our mood. We ate lunch together every day of the week. It was a very nice moment. We had some very interesting conversations about everything. We also listened to many of their crazy stories! In the afternoon, we usually worked until 4 pm. But there was always room for more, or less if you wanted to. We lived in an individual cabin from 18xx which was very comfortable on its own way. It was an amazing experience and a real pleasure to help them a little bit. It was painful to leave the farm. Of course we will come back :)

Matt United States

Reidunn and Ole are the sweetest people ever and their farm is paradise! We felt so welcome and comfortable staying in their cozy little 1800s cabin and couldn’t get over the beauty of the lake and mountains and waterfalls all around, the horses and sheep grazing the steep slopes. They cook the most delicious traditional Norwegian food and made sure our bellies were always full, and we had such a lovely time chatting and hanging out with them. We had a lot of fun revamping the garden and Reidunn gave us her trust to do what we thought best for the design of the space and the needs of the plants. Ole got the sauna nice and hot for us after a day of work in the rain and we felt so lucky. We wish we could have stayed much longer and we are already planning to come back!