Moritsgarden

5 Stars!It’s only because places like this host exist that a remote worker can come to a tiny, remote village in Norway and not just manage to live there, but genuinely thrive.You have everything you need to work comfortably, while outside your door is an incredible part of Norway that would otherwise be very difficult to experience for an extended stay. There are bicycles to explore the valley, kayaks you can take straight onto the lake, and beautiful hiking trails that you can simply walk to from the house. There’s even a traditional mountain dairy hut available if you want the full Norwegian experience.And despite how remote it feels, it’s surprisingly practical. There’s a community car available, and several grocery stores are only about 20 minutes away, so you get the isolation and beauty without feeling cut off from everything you need.The valley itself also deserves a special mention. I explored quite a bit of western Norway during my stay, and the valley still felt like an unusually ideal place to be—beautiful, peaceful, full of trails, lakes, mountains and waterfalls, without feeling overrun by tourism.But what really makes this host special is the community. You get the peace and slow pace of rural Norway while still having great people around you to share meals, hikes, conversations and adventures with.The hosts are wonderful—kind, gentle people who genuinely care about the place and the people staying there. They live in a separate house, so the coliving still very much feels like your own home and community rather than like you are staying in someone else’s house.For a remote worker who loves nature, this is a pretty remarkable setup: finish work, grab a kayak or bike, walk straight onto a trail, or just sit outside surrounded by mountains and waterfalls. This host gave me the chance to actually live in rural Norway rather than simply visit it.One of the most unique places I’ve stayed, and exactly what great coliving should be. After more than five and a half years as a digital nomad, I don’t say that lightly.

I stayed at a property run by the host for nearly two months during the summer of 2024. I really enjoyed my stay. The location and views are incredible, with lots to visit and do in the surrounding areas. A car is required to visit most places because it is isolated and there isn't much public transport, but the host offered a guest car; we just needed to pay for gas, ferries, and tolls, which is fair. The energy of the home was lovely. Many rainy days, but that's to be expected and adds to the charm! Guests are left to organize the house how they want, clean, decide kitchen/fridge space, etc., so please note that ahead of your visit. I recommend!

My time here was magical. The hosts were very great!

The best review and summary I can say about this coliving are these pictures!

I had a wonderful time at the coliving :) The area is simply gorgeous! One of the most beautiful places on earth I have ever been to, and I've traveled extensively. I would love to come back here. The internet connection was very fast, and the community was great. I was able to be very productive and also enjoy the surroundings extensively. It was so convenient to share a car with the other colivers and organize day trips, etc. I highly recommend the coliving! Thank you for the great stay!

I stayed in this heavenly coliving for most of July 2025. I met the most incredible people and the location was absolutely beautiful. The staff are friendly and very relaxed. This is a true home from home, and you get out of the community what you put into it. The spirit of the village is so relaxed and welcoming. I feel blessed to have been able to live in such a unique place for a few weeks. I look forward to lakeside living again very soon!

I spent two months living one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. The place is perfect—right in the middle of the fjords, with good access to a supermarket and other services. The surroundings are incredible if you love the mountains. I climbed the mountains around the area and got lost in the pure Norwegian forests, which are literally five minutes from the coliving. There are many hiking routes for all levels, and no matter which direction you walk, the scenery is spectacular.

The coliving has every comfort in excellent condition. The kitchen, bathrooms, and rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the workspace has everything you might need. The staff is lovely and always attentive, and as long as you’re reasonable, you can pretty much do whatever you want within a logical order.

It’s a place I will always recommend to visit Norway and to work remotely—literally from paradise. I always carry the feeling inside me that one day I will return. This is a place you never forget and deeply miss when you go back home.

I have spent over 2 months in Bjorkedal across different years staying at the coliving hosted by a warm host and I have even brought family here. I can truly say she has become a friend of mine during my times there. There is nothing like it. There are many hikes accessible by walking, a cool lake to swim in, beautiful views from every window, and such lovely neighbors if you get the chance to meet them. During my times spent in the coliving, there was always a car accessible to share with others staying in the home for grocery runs and day trips. Either a host or another guest have also offered their kindness in bringing me to or from the ferry/airport when making my way into Norway.

My first time coming was in the beginning of the coliving and I assisted the host in preparing some of the rooms for new guests to come. Watching the coliving come back to life was magical.

My second time back, I got to see the community that it had become. The house rules are simple. There are none from the host; they are to be decided by who is living in the house amongst each other. Some may have complaints over this, but I think it's a beautiful way for community to form amongst those who are staying in the home.

I cannot wait to return to Bjorkedal and see how it has progressed.

If you are going to stay here, as others have said - keep an open mind. It is a 400-year-old farmhouse in a village of 100 or so people. It's old, it creaks, it has character. It's not for everyone, but it's an incredible place to visit if you're looking for something quiet, refreshing, and a slow life.

There are so many opportunities for adventure, a free car to use, a cabin nearby, places to swim, hike, and relax outdoors. There are adorable cows and sheep everywhere too!

I absolutely love this place and the people who offer it to be used! I would recommend it to anyone and again, I cannot wait to return! :)

Western Norway is one of the most affecting regions on earth, and I owe my immersion in that awesome landscape to a wonderful coliving space. The coliving is wonderfully affordable (a novelty in Norway), rustic, and charming. More importantly, it is built and managed to foster authentic connection and community among its guests, the highest calling of any coliving space; nearly eight months after leaving, I still communicate semi-regularly with friends from my stay, and I hope to see some of them again when I return.

You’ll notice how many disparate accounts are posting in reaction to a neurotic review by a roommate everyone (except, honestly, me) tried to understand and accept. I think that reviewer has a lonely, isolated life ahead of him. But I’m thankful his slanted negativity created an opportunity to rally and show affection for this coliving space. I see four of my roommates among these reviews and suspect I’ll see more shortly.

The coliving succeeds for its historic, rural ambiance. Unless you hate old country homes, you’ll be charmed by the living space. My room had a comfortable bed (I have back issues but slept wonderfully), an excellent desk and ergonomic chair, and big windows facing mountains where, after every rain, a half dozen waterfalls appeared. (I regularly sent waterfall videos to my family in the United States, expressing awe and good fortune at having stumbled across this webpage.) The common spaces were used frequently for group meals, movie nights, and long discussions. During weekday mealtimes there were sometimes too many cooks in the kitchen, but it took only a little strategy and negotiation to manage this. Meanwhile, the big refrigerators and two freezers meant everyone could stock up on food without difficulty, and the yard was filled with berry trees and mint bushes.

Finally, the car. Among the best and happiest moments in my recent life were driving the car provided so generously along winding mountain roads. Going for groceries in that little car was an opportunity to marvel at Norway’s stunning nature. Organizing trips to local spas or fjord-side saunas was as easy as sending a WhatsApp message. And when roommates wanted to see glaciers or cliffs covered in puffins, all they had to do was ask.

There is more to say: the wood-fired hot tub on the lake, the mountain cabin, the crystalline swimming spots, the hillside mists, the ferry rides up to Älesund… so many details that made this coliving one of the best decisions of my life, and a home away from home I will visit again.

I spent 5 incredible weeks at this coliving! The house has everything needed to feel comfortable and is always clean. I used the car provided for free several times to go grocery shopping and also to explore the surroundings with the other residents. The host is attentive, always ready to help, available, and incredibly kind.

This coliving is not just a house; it's a community that is created with its inhabitants!

I stayed at a coliving last summer and it was a wonderful experience. It is a lovely little village by the lake, surrounded by beautiful nature. It’s very peaceful, and you can enjoy amazing hikes in the area.

As in most rural parts of Norway, public transportation is basically non-existent, but there is pick-up and drop-off from the nearest town, which was highly appreciated. Additionally, there was a communal car we could use for grocery shopping and getting around, which made my stay much easier — I was truly grateful that this option was available, as it made everyday life there so much more comfortable and accessible.

There were also bikes and kayaks available free of charge — everything you need to make your stay as smooth as possible. The internet worked very well, so we could focus on our work during the day, and there was also a separate coworking office inside the house. We even had a projector, so sometimes we watched movies together in the evenings.

The staff are very friendly. They often brought us cookies and created a space where we could organize the coliving experience ourselves, allowing us to collectively shape our own routines and shared agreements so that everyone felt comfortable, rather than imposing strict rules from the start.

The house is quite old, but it has its charm and gives you a true rural Norwegian experience.

If you long for simplicity, kindness, and want to immerse yourself in beautiful nature, this is the perfect place for you.