Family farm, Community farm, Dairy farm
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Welcome to Olavsbråten – an organic farm built on community, respect, and meaningful work
At Olavsbråten we live close to nature, and run our farm organically with respect for the animals, the land, and each other. We keep dairy sheep and goats, and an important part of life here is caring for the animals and processing the milk. As a volunteer, you can be taking part in milking, cheese-making, and packaging dairy products.
We are also in the process of renovating and restoring the old farm buildings. A lot of the work will therefore involve practical tasks such as carpentry, painting, and general maintenance. Most of what we do is about caring for this place so that it is good for both people and animals.
Life here is not just about the work. We value community, respect, and creating a good atmosphere together. We share meals and daily life, and we are looking for volunteers who want to contribute with openness and a willingness to be part of an inclusive community.
What you can take part in:
Helping with the animals: milking, care, and milk packaging
Assisting with cheese-making and milk processing
Supporting renovation and maintenance of the farm buildings
General farm work, gardening, firewood, fencing, and kitchen tasks
Where we are:
The farm is beautifully located near the Norefjell mountains, with great opportunities for hiking and enjoying nature. We are about 1.5 hours from Oslo and Gardermoen Airport, and close to Hønefoss, Drammen, and Kongsberg.
Before you apply:
Please think carefully about whether you want to join us — to share both the work and the daily life of the community, where mutual respect and care for nature are core values. Tell us why you want to come, what tasks interest you, and what you hope to contribute and learn. The longer you stay, the more responsibility and insight you will gain.
We are right now also looking for someone to share the winter with us,
Tell if this could be you :)
Practical:
We live simply but surrounded by fresh air, nature, and community spirit. Internet access is available.
We warmly welcome you to join us!
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Learning opportunities
Pig farming
Sheep or goat farming
Dairy farming
Forestry
Cheesemaking
Methods or systems
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
Former WWOOFer
2.8
Hectares
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7
Acres
Veslemøy
Member since 2014
Languages spoken:
English, Norwegian
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Response rate: 93%
Response time: typically within 3 days
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Gardermoen airport / ørgenvika busstop / hønefoss / flå
Reviews
Johanna
Germany
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January 2026
My stay at Olavsbråten was really nice. You had very different tasks which made it interesting. From animal care (feeding, milking, cleaning), building projects, chopping wood to helping with the dairy products. The atmosphere down at the volunteers house was warm and joyful. Also Bjørn and Veslemøy are really kind and funny.
If you are looking for an open-minded farm in a beautiful surrounding, where you can learn a lot this is the place to go :)
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Claire
United States
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January 2026
Bjorn and Veslemoy were the most welcoming hosts - I learned so much, and they create an atmosphere of genuine kindness and joy. They helped us feel comfortable and happy, and I enjoyed every moment on their lovely farm :)
Julien
France
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January 2026
It was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot of things, such as milking, feeding, and cleaning the animals. I also helped build the future cheese house. The views and landscapes are beautiful. We had a lot of food to cook and share dishes from our countries. I met some very nice people. Thank you all!
Christina
Germany
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January 2026
I spent such a great time at the farm, the people are soo kind and nice! I loved the animals and learned a lot, took part in daily milking routine, animal care, slaughtery and some building work as the future cheeseroom and slaughterhouse is not completely finished yet. We had so much fun and I truly loved the time! Takk!!
Ramona
Austria
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December 2025
Hei!
We stayed as a couple of friends on our very first WWOOFing farm, and our experience was amazing. We enjoyed our time so much that we're already looking forward to our next WWOOFing stay!
Veslemøy and Bjørnsternje are such warmhearted people and we felt as soon as we arrived very welcome. :)
Our tasks were varied — from chopping wood (our favorite!) to fixing fences and feeding/cleaning the goat, sheep, and cow enclosures.
After work, we sometimes did fun activities with the family or on our own. We truly loved the summer farm and the hot chocolate by the fire.
Thank you so much — we had an incredible time, and we will always remember this as an important part of our journey through norway!
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Christa
Netherlands
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October 2025
I had a truly wonderful time at Veslemøy and Björn’s farm. They are kind people with big hearts. They really make you feel at home and treat the WWOOFers’ time and privacy with great respect.They also run a beautiful farm with goats and sheep, producing absolutely delicious products. While I was there, we were five WWOOFers and worked on all sorts of tasks like building fences, cleaning the barn, and packing dairy products. It didn’t really matter what the work was—the atmosphere was always great! Once again, thank you for such a lovely time.
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