Lovely two-story house in driving distance of historical Bergen and with the grant outdoors of Norway right at the doorstep. The house is a very tradi...
Read More...- We felt at home. Fully recommended!!!Read Less...
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a family of four, with two well behaved children, boy and girl.
During our summer vacations in July/August we use to spend time at the family cabin in the south of Norway, and that`s the best time to visit our home at Sotra. We prefer non-simultaneous exchanges: you stay in our house during summer, and we go to your place some time during autumn or spring. However we will also consider simultaneous exchanges during summer and the rest of the year.
Additional languages spoken
English, Spanish, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
NGO workers
MoreLessProfession
Civil servant of cultural affairs
Our pets
Two cats, eight hens and a rooster
EDUARDO
Spain
Henning
Denmark
Lovely two-story house in driving distance of historical Bergen and with the grant outdoors of Norway right at the doorstep. The house is a very tradi...
Read More...Lovely two-story house in driving distance of historical Bergen and with the grant outdoors of Norway right at the doorstep. The house is a very traditional Norwegian wooden house, with a really nice atmosphere and beautiful open views to all sides. The house is well equipped, stylish and has plenty of toys and outdoor facilities for families with kids. We and our kids had a lot of fun taking care of the cats and hens, collecting eggs in the evening and feeding the animals. We enjoyed hiking and going on bike rides on the island Sotra, visiting Bergen, seeing mount Floyen and the nearby Fjell Fortress. The location really has something to offer for everyone who wants to experience historical Bergen and the stunning Norwegian nature. Thank you Hilde Kristin, Christoffer and family for a nice experience and a wonderful holiday!
Read Less...Patrick & Regina
Germany
Patrick & Regina
Germany
Laia
Spain
Our stay at your home on the island of Sotra has been great, the house is cute and very comfortable. We have enjoyed having care of your cats, and chi...
Read More...Our stay at your home on the island of Sotra has been great, the house is cute and very comfortable. We have enjoyed having care of your cats, and chickens! Norway has offered us all sorts of adventures, discovering the city of Bergen and hiking the natural sites on the islands of Sotra and the fjords has given us very nice memories to keep and makes us keen to come back. We are very happy about the experience!! Thank you Hilde Kristin, Kristoffer and family for this nice holidays, see you! Jordi, Ona, Nil and Laia
Read Less...Nicola & Jim
United Kingdom
Wonderful exchange! We spent a very happy fortnight here this summer. Breathtaking scenery, lots of interesting things to visit on Sotra & nearby Berg...
Read More...Wonderful exchange! We spent a very happy fortnight here this summer. Breathtaking scenery, lots of interesting things to visit on Sotra & nearby Bergen. The house is very light & comfortable with mid-century pieces. We enjoyed the fruit from the garden & having lots of space to run around. Thank you Hide Kristin & Kristoffer!
Read Less...Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Homesit Needed
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Italy | Spain | Portugal |
Open to all dates | Norway | Sweden | Denmark |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Traditional Norwegian wooden house from 1930. 150 m2, in nice and quiet surroundings on the beautiful island of Sotra. Perfect location for combining city life with Norway`s great outdoors. Go hiking from right outside the house one day, visit the fish marked in Bergen the next. Rent a sea kayak, take the "Norway in a nutshell" tour.. Endless possibilities!
We have chickens and two cats who won`t be invited to travel with us and we hope you would like to take care of them.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet neighbourhood, next to hills great for hiking. Still you get everything you need from the shops nearby, (grocery store only 500meters from the house) gas station, farmacy and a restaurant within walking distance. Close to the sea. 500m to bus stop with buses to Bergen.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
There are many attractions on Sotra and the surrounding islands, for example Fjell Fortress, Øygarden, Nordsjøfartsmuseet, (http://nordsjofartsmuseum.museumvest.no/english/), Glesvær kafe, go hiking, climbing, rent a kayak..
In Bergen you could visit Mount Fløyen and Mount Uliken, Bryggen, the fish marked, Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum, the Hanseatic museum, the Gamle Bergen museum, Rosenkrantz Tower, a lot of other museums and art galleries, the theater, the Aquarium is great for kids.
Bergen is the gateway to the fjords. Go by boat, car, train or bus.
https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/nature-attractions/fjords/
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please enjoy the house and garden and respect it like your own. Help yourself to eggs, vegetables and berries. We hope you`ll take good care of our two cats and chickens, and occasionally water our plants.
We expect that you leave our house clean and tidy, as we will leave yours.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a family of four, with two well behaved children, boy and girl.
During our summer vacations in July/August we use to spend time at the family cabin in the south of Norway, and that`s the best time to visit our home at Sotra. We prefer non-simultaneous exchanges: you stay in our house during summer, and we go to your place some time during autumn or spring. However we will also consider simultaneous exchanges during summer and the rest of the year.
Additional languages spoken
English, Spanish, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
NGO workers
MoreLessProfession
Civil servant of cultural affairs
Our pets
Two cats, eight hens and a rooster
EDUARDO
Spain
Henning
Denmark
Lovely two-story house in driving distance of historical Bergen and with the grant outdoors of Norway right at the doorstep. The house is a very tradi...
Read More...Lovely two-story house in driving distance of historical Bergen and with the grant outdoors of Norway right at the doorstep. The house is a very traditional Norwegian wooden house, with a really nice atmosphere and beautiful open views to all sides. The house is well equipped, stylish and has plenty of toys and outdoor facilities for families with kids. We and our kids had a lot of fun taking care of the cats and hens, collecting eggs in the evening and feeding the animals. We enjoyed hiking and going on bike rides on the island Sotra, visiting Bergen, seeing mount Floyen and the nearby Fjell Fortress. The location really has something to offer for everyone who wants to experience historical Bergen and the stunning Norwegian nature. Thank you Hilde Kristin, Christoffer and family for a nice experience and a wonderful holiday!
Read Less...Patrick & Regina
Germany
Patrick & Regina
Germany
Laia
Spain
Our stay at your home on the island of Sotra has been great, the house is cute and very comfortable. We have enjoyed having care of your cats, and chi...
Read More...Our stay at your home on the island of Sotra has been great, the house is cute and very comfortable. We have enjoyed having care of your cats, and chickens! Norway has offered us all sorts of adventures, discovering the city of Bergen and hiking the natural sites on the islands of Sotra and the fjords has given us very nice memories to keep and makes us keen to come back. We are very happy about the experience!! Thank you Hilde Kristin, Kristoffer and family for this nice holidays, see you! Jordi, Ona, Nil and Laia
Read Less...Nicola & Jim
United Kingdom
Wonderful exchange! We spent a very happy fortnight here this summer. Breathtaking scenery, lots of interesting things to visit on Sotra & nearby Berg...
Read More...Wonderful exchange! We spent a very happy fortnight here this summer. Breathtaking scenery, lots of interesting things to visit on Sotra & nearby Bergen. The house is very light & comfortable with mid-century pieces. We enjoyed the fruit from the garden & having lots of space to run around. Thank you Hide Kristin & Kristoffer!
Read Less...Wonderful exchange and location!
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
Local home swap representatives around the world to assist you
Travel, save and feel at home around the world!