Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 18/May/2019
The Kvalbein family - an active and easygoing family of seven from Bergen, Norway. We are new to home exchange, but via AirBnb we are used to both staying in other families homes' and also letting out our own home to strangers. So exchanging homes is a natural next step for us. Our four oldest children are soon all teenagers - they find great company in each other during travel. Our youngest son aged seven is having a great time being the pet of the family. With exchanging homes we hope to get to know a place by staying there for some time, finding the balance between hikes and excursions and just quiet indoor relaxing. We love our home in Bergen and all the features of this area, and would like other families to enjoy it too!
Additional languages spoken
English, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Foodies
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Civil Service Professionals
Profession
Sustainable transport advisor
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Storbritannia | Nederland | Belgia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our house is located on the lower hillside of mount Ulriken, overlooking most of the city of Bergen. The Landås area is a calm, popular and well established neighbourhood well suited for children with playing facilities around the house.
The semi-detached wooden house is from 1957, but has been upgraded several times with modern facilities. It has two main floors, a modern basement apartment and a nice loft with two bedrooms and bathroom facilities. The house contains 7 bedrooms, of which 5 will be available for our guests. Bathroom and shower facilities on three floors. The living room has two separate rooms for different activities. Large kitchen with dining table for 8-10 persons.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our house is located in one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Bergen. Close to nature and the mountains, but also the city centre. A ten minute walk from our house you can catch the cable car to mount Ulriken with a stunning view of the city and the fjord area surrounding it. The area of Landås is known to be safe and stable, a place with a good community spirit.
The City of Bergen is known for its rich cultural life and many gourmet restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seasonal food from the area.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Cable car to mount Ulriken. Home of famous composer Edvard Grieg.
In the City: Aquarium, sea trips /activities, mountain trips / activities, fjord trips / activities, like kayaking, rafting, hiking and much more. Cafes, bars, restaurants, shops also.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is of course important for us that you take good care of our house. We love the place, and we hope you will too.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 18/May/2019
The Kvalbein family - an active and easygoing family of seven from Bergen, Norway. We are new to home exchange, but via AirBnb we are used to both staying in other families homes' and also letting out our own home to strangers. So exchanging homes is a natural next step for us. Our four oldest children are soon all teenagers - they find great company in each other during travel. Our youngest son aged seven is having a great time being the pet of the family. With exchanging homes we hope to get to know a place by staying there for some time, finding the balance between hikes and excursions and just quiet indoor relaxing. We love our home in Bergen and all the features of this area, and would like other families to enjoy it too!
Additional languages spoken
English, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals
Profession
Sustainable transport advisor
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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