Hostel Tived, Sweden

5.0
(62 reviews)62

Help out in our magical hostel village, near a National Park

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature
54 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
51 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
5 weeks

The Experience

Our little hostel village in the middle of the forest is a magical place to stay and help out for a while. Worldpackers are on a rotating schedule with various tasks: - Taking care of the dishes in our café and giving an extra kitchen hand - Helping our cleaning staff with daily cleaning and taking care of trash and recycling - Gardening - Red house painting - General maintenance - Cultural heritage techniques such as scything

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 21 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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62 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 54 Get in touch with nature
  • 51 Meeting international travelers
  • 42 Immersing in the local culture
  • 41 Meeting locals
  • 21 Practicing English
  • 18 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 41 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 20 13. Climate action
  • 11 5. Gender equality
Marco

United States

5

My time at the hostel was nothing short of magical! I loved spending my days here, whether it was working, exploring, playing music/hanging out with friends, eating group lunches, or so much more. This place has everything you want and then some. It almost seems like you have to go out of your way to not enjoy being out there, it is so easy to be drawn into the nature, and the cozy way of living. Anders, Anna, and Torre made this a very valuable experience. It was great getting to know them and engaging in conversation with them. I really felt welcomed here, and I’m sure you would too. ❤️

about 19 hours ago

Cameron

United States

5

The hostel will forever have such a special place in my heart. Anna, Anders, and Tore made me feel at home in an instant, and the only thing that makes me feel alright leaving is that I know I'll be back next year! I loved learning and applying traditional painting techniques like Falu rödfärg and egg tempera, and working on creative projects while never running out of inspiration. What made my time here so glorious was everything in between, from homemade shared meals and playing music, to nature excursions and hanging out with little Tore. Thank you for everything <3

3 days ago

Pia

Germany

5

My time in the hostel was an amazing experience! I met so many incredible people throughout my stay and both the interactions with the hosts and team as well as with the other volunteers were very enriching and I was welcomed into such a trusting and appreciative environment! Anna and Anders let me try out all kinds of different tasks, so the work was very varied, which I loved. We could also be part of the traditional painting of a red houses, which was very cool! After work you could enjoy the great nature and the coziest little house, always filled with music, great food and conversations:)

28 days ago

Marie

Austria

5

The hostel is a beeaaautiful place (no photo could do it justice); it is surrounded by a lot of nice hiking trails and lakes. The hosts, Anna and Anders, are super kind and understanding; the work was always very doable and often fun :) we (all volunteers) helped renovate one of the houses while i was there, which was a really great (and educational) experience! so: 10/10 would recommend also: the food is really good!!

29 days ago

Annie

United Kingdom

5

I had a lot of fun volunteering at the hostel. I really enjoyed getting to know the other volunteers and staff. The surrounding forest is beautiful and has lots hikes and lakes to swim in. The work hours were respected and during the low season the hosts made an effort to divide out tasks according to staffs different strengths. The staff meals were really nice to share together and the food was always good. I experienced the festival at the end of my stay which was definitely a highlight! Thank you Anna and Anders :) I recommend this experience to anyone who wants to explore Swedish nature.

about 2 months ago

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Hosted by Anna & Anders

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Response Time
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