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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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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

Sarah & Lukas Austria

Dear Alma and Bror, thank you for having us! We enjoyed weeding, sowing peas, preparing beds, planting cucumber and asparagus just as much as having breaktfast and lunch together with you and the rest of the team. Sibbjäns is a very special, beautiful place :)

Kayla Sweden

My two weeks at this farm was an absolute delight. I learned so much about edible plants and the food was fantastic (I already miss my daily breakfast porridge). I’m also vegan and they made sure to cater to that however they could. The work that needed to be done ranged from gathering leaves to doing some hard labor digging (but Hans took into account my weak arms and made sure I didn’t overdo it! :) ) The accommodation was rustic like you would expect at a farm, but actually very comfortable. Everyone at the farm was so nice and lovely to be around. It was an absolute pleasure to be there and I will forever cherish the memories I created there. I highly recommend that if you want to volunteer at a farm near Stockholm, this is the place to go!

Constantin Austria

Ea’s home is located in a beautiful and peaceful rural area between a forest and a lake. We stayed in a cozy cabin and could also use the facilities of the main house. Breakfast and lunch were usually prepared by Ea, while we cooked dinner. The food was healthy and delicious. Ea is an interesting person with extensive knowledge of permaculture and life experience, which she was happy to share. Together with her dog Findus, we went on morning walks where she introduced us to the local nature and various plants. However, we were less satisfied with the organization of work and communication. Working hours were often unclear, making it difficult to know when the workday was finished. We would recommend setting fixed working hours and providing two days off per week. We also felt that some tasks did not align with the educational purpose of WWOOFing and learning about ecological agriculture. Examples included scrubbing the terrace and cleaning an old house with mouse droppings. The latter raised health concerns, as adequate safety measures were not provided. When we politely expressed these concerns, Ea reacted quite upset, despite emphasizing that no task was mandatory. Overall, our stay included many positive experiences, especially the natural surroundings and the opportunity to learn from Ea. We would recommend it to people seeking a quiet place in nature, while also encouraging clearer communication and a more equal relationship with volunteers.

Joost Austria

I stayed for three weeks at Torbjörn and had an amazing time. Torbjörn is a very pleasant and knowledgeable man who's happy to share his experiences in organic farming, self-sufficiency and life with anyone who's willing to listen. The work is divers and often adjusted to the weather conditions. There's often different volunteers, so a lot of work is also teamwork. The farm is incredibly beautiful and idyllic, also the region around the farm is worth exploring with the bikes at the farm. The only minor downpoint was that the inside spaces weren't really kept clean.

Greta Germany

I stayed at Paul´s alpaca farm for about four weeks, and it was a wonderful experience. My main tasks were helping with the B&B as well as the guests. But also with caring for the alpacas, bunny rabbits, and the baby cats. It was amazing to learn about those gentle and curious animals! Every day was different. Sometimes there was a lot of work to do, while on other days there was time to relax and enjoy the farm. What made the experience truly special (with the alpacas :)) was Paul himself. He is a kind, hardworking and welcoming person. Sometimes there were also stressful moments and challenges. However, we always supported each other and worked through them together. Over time, we have built a friendship, and I am very grateful for that! Looking back, I can say that my stay was not only about the cute alpaca but also about meeting great people. I am looking forward to visiting and helping him again <3

Chiara Italy

My month at Säljgården has been wonderful and exceeded my expectations! As many noted before, Lizzie, Henrik and Gustaf are indeed the kindest and warmest family! They will make you feel welcomed right away and I already wanna get back! 💚 I’ve learned a lot about several aspects of their organic farm - witnessing different ploughing and planting methods, both current and traditional ones with horses, gardening, beekeeping, gaining insights on managing all such aspects at the same time. It was also very interesting to learn about Gustaf’s distillery and how his craft turns potatoes waste into high quality liquors. Lizzie and her family are very patient and they make sure to explain tasks clearly, while also leaving you flexibility to do things your way when possible. I enjoyed having a variety of tasks - taking care of hens and newborn chickens, helping out with horses, planting seeds and gardening, preparing potatoes for sales, taking walks with Calisi, contribute to some of the distillery events. I was also happy to help out with meals and often exchange delicious recipes. They’re happy to involve you in local events, introduce you to family and friends, show you the wonderful landscapes in the area, also proactively share a lot of knowledge about Sweden and Dalarna. The nature within and around the village is astonishing, so there’s definitely a lot to explore on your free time as well. It is a very peaceful location. WWOOFers, don't miss this chance! TACK! 💚

Louis Belgium

Wij mochten met twee komen helpen op de zalige plaats van Elin, Espen en Emily. We werden heel vriendelijk ontvangen en kregen alle tijd om ons op het gemak te installeren. Het werk is zeer tof, zeker als je geïnteresseerd bent in het telen van groenten. Wieden, plantjes planten, watersystemen aanleggen enz. Waren werkjes die we gedaan hebben. Espen is een zalig kerel die ons elke ochtend vrolijk instructies gaf over de plannen van de dag. Ze zijn ook heel flexibel en zorgzaam, dat zorgt voor een heel toffe sfeer! Merci voor de zalige weken die we hebben mogen beleven.

Christel Liechtenstein

We received the all-inclusive package with Lena. We didn't just feel like part of the family—we truly were. Lena is a special, warm-hearted and open person. Our work was very varied and fulfilling: Caring for the animals, gardening, making hay for the goats, maintenance, cooking and baking among other things. We would especially like to mention the shared meals, which always led to interesting and entertaining conversations.

Manasa Singapore

We had a wonderful time wwoofing with Iris. During our 2 weeks there, we helped out with planting, weeding and other tasks in the garden! Iris has a truly beautiful place with adorable cats and we are very glad that we got to experience staying there! Iris herself is a kind and headstrong woman and it was a pleasure to get to know her. During our days off we were able to explore the Skåne area quite extensively and there is a good public transport system there. There were plenty of breaks and Iris was attentive to our preferences. We would strongly recommend wwoofing at Iris' garden!

Berit Norway

Our first wwoofing-experience, but not our last thanks to Lena and her wonderful farm. Already from the first minute we felt welcome and involved. We got to join milking the goats, looking after the hens and other things that has to be done on a small farm. Our four year old daughter also felt at strong band to the farm. Lena was so patient and took time to let her try milking and help cooking. She really got the feeling of contribution thanks to how Lena arranged the work. The way of working was so nice because everyone could do the work they felt fitted them the most, but still got to try everything. All in all a magnificent stay! Nice place, nice conversations and really warm people.

Mie Denmark

Linda’s place is a magical paradise. It’s wonderfully beautiful, and Linda is an amazing person with a very warm heart. She’s also an incredible cook - eating there feels like going to a restaurant to eat all day! I enjoyed my time immensely, especially working in the gardens (making beds, planting, sowing) and swimming in the beautiful lake that's so close (2 min. on a private path) and has a luxurious private pier. A very peaceful place. The period I was there unfortunately happened to be an unusually very busy time for Linda, so I worked alone quite a lot, but I liked the trust and responsibility, she gave me. And Cosmo is indeed a bit intense, but if you let him be, there’ll be no problems. Thank you so much, Linda, for your great hospitality, your mouthwateringly amazing food, for interesting conversations and calm times together. All the best wishes to you, Fredrik, Cosmo and Kira and for making your dreams come true for this place - you can make it happen!

Karoline Germany

I spend two weeks at Långrådna Kultur and had a wonderful time! Kajsa and Emil welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like part of their little family. In the mornings, we carried out all sorts of tasks the farm - as well as planting and tending the little tomato and cabbage plants, I was allowed to help look after the three sheep, learnt a lot about working with bees and eagerly awaited the arrival of the little chicks. I never felt left to my own devices whilst working; one of them was always nearby and there wasn’t a question I couldn’t ask! In the afternoons, we usually had free time or did small tasks; I spend the rest of the time going for long walks in the beautiful countryside or on trips to the nearby sea. The farm is quite secluded, which makes it even more inviting to enjoy the quiet, peace and beauty of the surroundings. Thank you so much for the delicious lunches and dinners, for Emil‘s funny anecdotes, for the invitation to Kajsa‘s singing workshop, and of course the film nights with hot chocolate on rainy evenings! Thank you for sharing your life with me, with all its ups and downs and in all its facets, whilst always savouring the little pleasures. I had a wonderful time and hope we‘ll see each other again soon 💛