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Live and learn on organic farms in Sweden

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 Sweden

WWOOF Sweden is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Sweden 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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Renske Germany

I had amazing two weeks with Jessica and Stefan, their family and all of the animals - I felt comfortable immediatly at their lovely farm! Next to the daily routines I could help in many ways but had the best time with painting lots of different parts of the new apartments Stefan is building;) Also I am so grateful for everything I learned about caring for the animals differently, baking Kanelbullar and catching Ivar (the pig). I was lucky enough to meet newborn kittens, pigs, ducks and Lotus the puppy! All in all an experience I will never forget: Thank you so much for everything, your welcoming hearts and including me as a part of the family!!<3

Hugues France

It was horrible ... THAT WE HAD TO LEAVE SO SOON. It is a lovely family that is inviting. We had so much fun while working, we had a few projects that were so interesting working on. The food is AMAZING for veggie or meat eaters and the Area surrounding the farm is breathtaking. But yeah overall it was a pretty good wwoofing experience. Thanks for everything Elin :).

Sydney Canada

We had such a fantastic week staying with Anna, Justus, Junia, Alma, and Kiara at their summer house!! Anna and Justus are warm, energetic, and easy to connect with, as are their lovely kids. We felt very welcome in their home and like we became part of family life. We had many interesting conversations, and felt that the family was genuinely interested in our perspectives and background, as well as in sharing their love for Sweden and its culture with us. We worked mostly with Justus refinishing the stunning old house's windows and preparing the barn for the annual party with the neighbours. The work was very well structured - it was satisfying to spend our working hours well and learn so much! We also picked lots and lots of berries (and enjoyed tasting many of them too!!). Anna is a wonderful cook, and accommodated our vegetarian diet easily. We shared a comfortable room in their home and spent our spare time swimming in the nearby pond, cycling by the lake, and hanging out with the family. It was week we will always remember, and we highly highly recommend you visit them :))

Kitty United Kingdom

We had a great time with Lotte. We shared many big laughs and nice moments. Other than a bit of garden work and weeding, we spent most of the work time picking wild raspberries in the forest, which was extremely enjoyable. Lotte warmly welcomed us into all aspects of her life: it was great to spend time with her children and grandchildren; meet her friends; and experience the area as a local. We learnt a lot about the surrounding nature and Sweden in general. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and the cottage we stayed in was extremely comfortable. Thank you Lotte for your warmth and generosity - I hope we can return it at some point.

Martin United Kingdom

We are a couple in our sixties and this was our first experience of WWOOFing so at first we were a little apprehensive. We also had no previous farming experience. From our first meeting with Nilla and Bengt we realised we had no need to be worried. They put us at ease as soon as we arrived. They are so kind, generous and patient and their knowledge of living a self sufficient and sustainable way of life is amazing and inspiring. We have very much enjoyed the work we were given as well as learning new skills, including tending to the fruit and vegetables, looking after the animals. We loved the goats, and even repairing and refurbishing wooden windows. This work was really enjoyable, generally from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon with a break mid morning for Fika, it really didn’t feel like work at all. Nilla and Bengt introduced us to their friends and family so we really felt that we got an insight into the Swedish way of life too. Our accommodation was an old soldiers house called Emma’s that was comfortable and homely with supplies for us to prepare our own breakfast. We shared Emma’s with Paula, a young girl from Gothenburg. It worked really well. The food that Nilla and Bengt provided for us the ‘Fika’, lunch and evening meals were delicious, we ate so healthily. Julia particularly appreciated that they provided wonderful vegetarian food. We have such precious memories of our first woof. Thank you both so very much.

Irene Spain

I stayed at Rosenhill for one month, and Lars and the whole team were incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive. Rosenhill is located in an incredibly beautiful landscape, which makes the whole experience even more special. The work was interesting and varied, with different tasks and plenty of opportunities to learn and get involved. I’m very grateful for my time there, and I highly recommend this experience to anyone!

Maja Sweden

Jag rekommenderar starkt ett wwoofingbesök på denna gård! Värdarna är välkomnande, engagerade, öppna och generösa och vill dela med sig av sin kunskap om odling och sitt liv på gården. Jag fick även möjlighet att se olika sevärdheter och göra andra aktiviteter i närområdet. Om man vill uppleva ett enkelt liv på landet, prova på trädgårdsarbete och vara mycket utomhus är detta en bra gård att besöka.

Lisa Germany

I spent 5 months at the farm and when the time was over, I still didn’t want to leave because it was so nice there. Since I spent such a long time there, I got to experience different seasons and a lot of different tasks. In spring we packed orders, cleaned and got the farm ready for the coming period. Then we started sowing seeds and I got to watch all the different seedlings grow into the plants we would later plant and harvest. Weeding and watering were some of the reoccurring tasks. Filling up the farm shop with different vegetables made me especially happy, since there was always something new to harvest throughout the weeks and everything became more diverse and colorful. Gunnar always made sure that there was a lot of variation and that everyone got to try the different tasks. He always made me feel appreciated and was very grateful for the Wwoofers help. I really enjoyed working outside but even more I enjoyed living together at the farm with Gunnar and the other volunteers. We developed routines that worked great for us, made dinner together every evening and played a lot of card games. We went on trips and even celebrated traditional festivities like Midsummer. Gunnar put so much effort into creating a beautiful time for us! It felt like being part of a family. Overall, I had a wonderful time at the farm! I learned a lot and met great people. Gunnar is an amazing host and filled my time there with great memories and a lot of laughter. Thank you for everything!

Sara France

For our first WWOOFing experience, we could not have dreamed of a better experience than the one we had. Sarina and Carlo made us feel very welcome from the beginning. We had many interesting and deep conversations, and it was always a pleasure to spend time together, especially during lunch, when delicious dishes were always prepared by Sarina and Carlo. The tasks at the farm were very varied. We helped clean the sheep stable and spread the manure in the fields. We watered the apple trees, built fences, and helped with the construction of a roof. With Sarina and the children, we also had the opportunity to go for a little walk and collect some wild blueberries and raspberries. We also really enjoyed playing with the children, Lewis and Alan. The nature around the farm is truly beautiful. We even had the chance to see a wolverine and hear wolves in the distance. There are also plenty of beautiful lakes nearby. Sarina and Carlo kindly offered us the opportunity to go canoeing on the lake below the property and to use their bikes, which we enjoyed a lot. Thank you again, Sarina and Carlo, for this amazing experience! We will definitely remember our time at your farm!

Patricia Germany

We felt welcomed with open arms and trusted from the first second on. The way we shared room - emotionally and materially - is very unique in the way that we could be authentic and showing ourselves and it was met with genuine interest and curiosity. Which is impressive considering the cheer amount of people that could be around at the same time. Further there is a lot of effort put into organizing activities and fun things to do together like bbq at the lake and many more!   Not to forget all the cooking and other care that is done!!!! - THANK YOU The work was very various and orientated towards what we wanted to learn and do. of course there are tasks that need to be done like daily tasks around the animals and certain „weekly projects“ but besides that there is a lot of freedom towards what can be done. Also we enjoyed the riding and working with the horses a lot and just in general the beautiful broader Tiveden Area and the National Park itself. Last but not least thank you for all the Sauna evenings! - there is a lot of saune possibilities as Matthias never ignores an opportunity to light up a sauna stove.  Allt kommer att bli bra - <3

Liza-Melina Germany

Jana und Alex haben uns herzlich aufgenommen und uns eine besondere Wwoofing-Erfahrung beschert. Die Aufgaben waren vielfältig und wir konnten auch nach Interesse und Neigung wählen. Das frische vegetarische Essen im Sommer war außergewöhnlich gut, die Gesellschaft und Gespräche beim Lunch waren bereichernd und haben uns das Gefühl gegeben, herzlichst aufgenommen zu sein. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Jade France

Lena, Johanna and Anders welcomed us into their home with great kindness and warmth. They were always there and happy to help whenever we needed anything, and we quickly felt comfortable and at home with them. This experience gave us the opportunity to learn about orchard management, as well as the whole process of producing apple juice and cider. Every day was different, and we learned and discovered something new each day. We also shared many great moments together after work: cooking, having meals together and talking around the table. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Swedish culture, share our own cultures and discuss many different topics in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. During our days off, we had the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and discover the region. Lena also suggested some wonderful cultural visits, which made our stay even more interesting and enriching. It was a truly wonderful experience, and we will keep many great memories of the time we spent with them. Lena, Johanna and Anders are wonderful, generous and welcoming people, and we are very happy to have met them. A big thank you to all of them for their warm welcome and for all the wonderful moments we shared together!