Organic farm in Sweden in the county of Dalarna

Dalarna

The red house in the background is the house were we live and some of our guests will stay too.

On the farm we have horses and an old nice dog.
A little stream is floating close to the sauna.

15 reviews • Updated 4 months ago

We (Henrik & Elisabeth) run an agricultural and forestry company in the county Dalarna in Sweden. On the farm there are horses, chickens, cats and sometimes a few pigs. We grow and sell organic potatoes and we also grow oats, barley , wheat and hay. Since a couple of years ago we have also been doing beekeeping. The farm is very close to the forest were we pick blueberries, lingonberries and in the garden we have plenty of berries too. In the forrest you can also find a lot of lakes and hiking trails. Our farm have Northswedish drafthorses and they are our workmates! We love to train them and sometimes they work with us in the fields and sometimes in the forest. During wintertime we work and train the horses a lot so if you like horse work and would like to explore the Swedish countryside during wintertime we can offer that here. Daily life: We usually start the day with a shared breakfast around 7:30 AM, and start the first task of the day at 8 AM. Lunch is shared together at 12 PM – I (Elisabeth) usually cook, but sometimes we prepare it together. For dinner, WWOOFers generally prepare their own meals, depending on what’s happening on the farm that day. Accommodation: Each WWOOFer gets their own room unless you’re a couple. We have a guest room with a double bed, and a small cabin on the farm where one WWOOFer typically stays. The cabin has its own toilet and shower. Our office is also located in one of the rooms in the cabin. Good to know: We prefer you to be at least 22 years of age, have good knowledge of English (or Swedish), and have at leaste some farm experience. Experience handling horses is a plus! We have chosen to not cater to vegans or vegetarians. Before confirming any stay, we will always invite you for video to get to know each other a little beforehand.

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Grain farming

Poultry farming

Pig farming

Sheep or goat farming

Forestry

Beekeeping

Meat processing

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Mechanics / tools / technology

Methods or systems

Animal drafting

Biological pest control

Host type

Production farm

Certified organic

60 Hectares | 148.3 Acres

Accommodation

2 WWOOFers

Bedroom

Cabin / Mobile-home

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Length of stay

3-4 weeks

Over a month

Elisabeth

Member since 2022

Languages spoken: English, Swedish Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 2 days

December 2025

Open

Planned visit

Closed

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Dalarna

Train to Borlänge and then bus to Dala-Järna.

Reviews

Lucas

Netherlands • November 2025

My 5-week stay at Säljgården was simply amazing, I couldn’t have wished for a better first WWOOFing experience. I was lucky to be there with another WWOOFer, we all had a great time together and I even extended the initial length of my stay twice. Henrik and Lizzy make you feel at home and part of their family from the start. They are very easy-going, hard-working, funny and above all warm-hearted people. The same goes for their son Gustaf, he lives on the property too and has a lot of interesting passions. The gin he makes in his distillery is the best I’ve ever tasted! There’s always something going on at the farm and I was involved in a wide variety of cool tasks and activities. This ranged from, among others, moose hunting, butchering, and potato harvesting and sorting, to splitting firewood and plowing fields. I also got the opportunity to ride two of their horses, these rides through nature were incredible! We had a lot of interesting conversations at the dinner table, and I met many of their lovely friends and family members. During leisure, I really enjoyed exploring the surrounding area and playing with their cats and dog. I’m truly grateful for this wonderful experience and would love to come back one day!

Reply from Elisabeth

You are always welcome back, Lucas! ❤️ Take care! 🤗

Jenni

Sweden • November 2025

I stayed at Säljgård for a month in October–November and absolutely loved it! Lizzie, Henrik, and Gustaf are wonderfully warm hosts who welcome you into their lives in a truly holistic way — sharing both work and leisure. During my stay, I volunteered alongside another WWOOFer who soon became a friend. We learned so much — from hands-on farm work to hunting, distilling, and everything in between. The Säljgård family are kind, inclusive, and genuinely considerate; I truly felt like part of their family. The area around Noret is beautiful and full of life — perfect if you enjoy animals, nature, and exploring the outdoors. I’ll always treasure this unforgettable experience and would love to return to Säljgård! ❤️

Reply from Elisabeth

Roligt att du tyckte det var bra hos oss på Säljgården. Det var roligt att lära känna dig, Jenni! Tack för all hjälp du gav oss och alla glada skratt! ❤️ Välkommen tillbaka!!

Johanna

Germany • September 2025

Thank you very much for the wonderful time on the farm! I learned a lot about Swedish culture and the people here. I truly enjoyed all the different kinds of work from being with the horses to processing food ,every task was a joy. I always felt welcome and was able to gain many valuable experiences. My time here was truly special. Thanks a lot for everything!

Linda

Sweden • April 2025

I spent the month of March at Lizzie and Henrik's farm, and absolutely loved the experience. (So much so that i have already planned my next stay!) They are very generous, patient and welcoming people who make it easy to feel part of the family. I chose this time of year mainly because I wanted to learn working with the horses in the forest (which I did do on several occasions), but was also pleasantly surprised to having had the opportunity to revive my riding skills. Daily work (weekends were days off) consisted of tending to the chickens/eggs and horses, and walking the dog. Other tasks included: potato sorting & packaging; mucking the horse paddocks; mucking the chicken coop; occasional housework (some food preparation and vacuum-cleaning). Thank you so much for having me, and see you again very soon!

Johannes

Germany • February 2025

Hi! I spent four weeks on the farm of Elisabeth and Henrik and i loved it. They and their family are most welcoming and open-'earted people, and you can be 'appy if you spend some time on that beautiful place near Dala-Järna. Thanks guys for that hawesome time with you! :) I will be back!

Carolann

Canada • February 2025

Sur la ferme, je me suis senti tel qu’à la maison ! Lizzie et Henrik sont des gens adorables et accueillants. Le travail général est simple et diversifié. Nous nous occupions des poules, des chevaux et faisions également des tâches ménagères. Au travers cela, la famille nous invite à des balades à cheval, en traîneaux et autres activité avec parents et amis. On s’y sent comme parti intégrante de la communauté. Je dirais qu’il s'agit d’un endroit parfait pour connaître la culture suédoise et être en harmonie avec la nature.