Norway is emerging as an attractive option for travelers who want to have a different experience without paying for traditional accommodation. The arrangement is known as housesitting and consists of looking after a home and its pets while the owners are traveling.
Stays can last from a few days to several weeks. Some listings seek people for apartments in Oslo, homes near nature, or rural properties where attention must also be paid to the weather, heating, and home security.
This is not a government job offer or a position with a fixed salary. It normally works as an exchange: accommodation in return for responsibility. Before applying, it is advisable to review immigration permits, expenses not included, and the exact tasks. In Norway, pets come first, and then comes the walk through the fjords 🐾