Come and experience beautiful Hardanger

Yugoslavia

5

I had a wonderful time in Herand. I would highly recommend Christian and Bjørg as very responsible and kind hosts. During my free time, I enjoyed swimming, kayaking, hiking, and cycling to nearby places. I also started knitting, with Bjørg's kind help and encouragement. After the delicious dinners that Bjørg prepared, it was a real pleasure to spend time talking with the hosts and learning new things about Norway.

18 days ago

Christian replied

We had the great pleasure of hosting Ksenij, and her stay with us was a truly positive experience. She showed responsibility, reliability, and a genuine willingness to help. She completed every task with care and dedication, and her positive attitude made working together both easy and enjoyable.
We wholeheartedly recommend Ksenij to any future host. She is welcome back here anytime, and we wish her all the best in her upcoming travels and projects.

Austria

5

I really enjoyed my stay. The working hours were very fair and always respected as agreed beforehand. For me, it was a great mix between preparing apartments for new guests and doing some gardening. Herand is a very nice and charming little village. Christian and Bjørg are wonderful hosts – friendly, openminded, and fair. Every evening they prepared a very tasty dinner, which we all enjoyed together. All in all, it was a wonderful experience that I'm really grateful for.

19 days ago

Spain

5

Great experience in Herand, Norway! We spent a few weeks there and the family was incredibly kind and welcoming, just as described. The work was light and enjoyable: mornings doing simple tasks like cleaning, afternoons helping in the garden and with farm work — a fun way to try new things. Herand is breathtaking, with fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and endless hiking trails. We highly recommend this peaceful place with delicious food, lovely hosts, and beautiful moments in nature. Perfect to slow down and connect. Thanks for everything — we'll never forget it, truly magical and special!

about 2 months ago

Christian replied

Hosting Alba in July was a wonderful experience for us. From the very start she showed great commitment, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to contribute wherever needed. She was proactive, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile.
Alba handled her responsibilities with care and efficiency, and her good energy made a real difference in our daily routine.
We are very grateful for her time and effort. Alba will always be welcome back with us.

Italy

5

I had the best time of my life in herand. The village is the most beautiful thing, with the typical houses, apple gardens, the mountains around making the fjords, the sea... You will fall in love for sure. The hosts are super welcoming and caring. They are always concerned about your needs, and made me feel like part of the family.

about 1 year ago

United States

5

Bjorg and Christian where beautiful host to have because I felt like part of the family from the get go. They where very respectful of work hours if being in the greenhouse or the family farm. I was in a little peace of paradise while there from kayaking, paddleboard, hiking, watching the orcas or just laying in the sun breathing in the fresh air. If you just need to slow your life down and take a breath I highly recommend this experience..you won't regret it! Tusen takk!

over 1 year ago

France

5

Had an incredible moment in Herand with Christian and Bjorg and also Victoria who was volunteering at the same time as I did. It was very peaceful and I really loved going on kayak adventures on the fjord. Stunning landscapes and shared moments and stories. I fell in love with Norway. And it felt very safe to be with them on this adventure. They are full of kindness and knowledge, and Bjorg was cooking with love for us everyday. Thank you for everything. Kindly🙏

over 1 year ago

Christian replied

Loreena was with us for three weeks in April 2024. It has been a great pleasure to have her here. She has a unique understanding to see what needs to be done, and carries out what we have set her to do has been done to our greatest satisfaction. There has been a lot of heavy spring work and we were able to complete far more projects than we had expected. Thank you very much for your efforts. Hope to see you again soon.

United States

5

I loved everything about my experience in Herand! Herand is a very special place with amazing fjord views and nature everywhere you look. The work is interesting and very fair for what you receive in exchange and you can learn a lot about gardening and local life. I loved spending my free time kayaking, hiking, and taking in the scenery. Bjørg and Christian are the kindest hosts and a pleasure to spend time with. They really go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable in their home. I will miss my time in Herand and can recommend this experience to anyone!

over 1 year ago

Christian replied

Victoria was with us for three weeks in April 2024. We have had a fantastic time together. The work we have put her to has been done to our utmost satisfaction. There has been a lot of heavy spring work and we were able to complete far more projects than we had expected. Thank you very much for your efforts. Hope to see you again soon.

Spain

5

Well, its has been one of the best experiences ive ever had in my life, Christian, Bjorg and them family are amazing people, so kind and helpfull whenever you need. The place its just amazing, landscapes really beautiful, the fiord its so chill with the kayak, mountains around are really cool too! There you live in like a bubble of happiness, not seems real life! I would recommend all the people to go there at least once in the lifetime, so nice to lose such and amazing experience. Work is not too hard, you learn lot of things about farming and local culture. 10/10. Just go there! Thank you ;)

over 2 years ago

Argentina

5

The best experience I could have. I am so grateful to christian and biord for letting me stay with them for 3 weeks. The town is very quiet and is located next to the fjord, which gives it an incredible view that you never tire of seeing. The work is very simple and calm and if you don't understand something, they are willing to explain and teach you. I have nothing bad to say because I think it was better than I expected. Ideal if you want to disconnect for a while. I hope to return soon, thank you very much christian and biord for this incredible moment. I will never forget you all

over 2 years ago

Christian replied

Camila has been with us in March 2023. It has been a pleasure to have her here. She has done all the work we have put her to, to our greatest satisfaction, and she has been working hard. We completed far more projects than we had expected. Thank you very much for your efforts. Hope to see you again soon.

United States

5

Living in Herand has been nothing short of a dream. Bjorg and Christian are THE BEST! They are so kind, patient, hospitable, and fun to get to know. I loved our dinners together and the conversations we would have afterward over coffee and dessert. The work was good. Christian trusted us with a lot of different tasks and responsibilities and it was empowering! LOVED cutting wood and working with my hands on the farm! I learned so much here and will be forever grateful for this experience. This truly felt like home from the first day I arrived, and I'm heartbroken to be leaving!

over 2 years ago

Christian replied

Having Delaney here for most of March 2023 has been a real pleasure. We found the tone as soon as she arrived and she has done the job we set her to do excellently. She has an incredible ability to make contact with new people, so there are more than us here in the village who miss her now that she has left. Thanks for all the help and good conversations.

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