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Enjoy the beautiful nature of Bavaria and help on our hobby farm in Füssen, Germany

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Germany to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    First of all: If you have mental problems, please look for another host. After 12 years as a host, I have a lot of experience with my helpers, but I will not play the therapist for my volunteers. Please answer/apply with your own words NOT WITH KI.

    We are living in the beautiful Area Allgäu in Bavaria. On our farm in Füssen we offer therapy for handicapped children. During December till February we have a break for the therapy lessons. Our 12 horses make a lot of work, so I need help round the farm and for household. We also have some cats and guinea pigs. If you are interested in therapy riding, you can help me but it is not necessary.

    I look for help in my farm and in the garden, not for people that come here only to ride. If you are able to ride, so we can go for beautiful rides together.
    YOU SHOULD BE NOT TO SHY OR QUIET AND YOU MUST BE ABLE TO HELP INDEPENDENT. Every day we will have lunch and dinner all together (please no handys/mobiles at the table during every meal). Minimum stay 3 weeks.


    Das Wichtige zuerst: wenn du psychische Probleme hast, dann bitte schau nach einem anderen Host. Nach über 12 Jahren als Host hat man so seine Erfahrungen und ich will kein Therapeut für meine Helferinnen sein. Bitte antworte /frage mit Hilfe deinen eigenen Worten, NICHT MIT KI.
    Wir wohnen im schönen Allgäu/ Bayern. Auf unserem Hof in Füssen, auf dem Heilpädagogisches Reiten angeboten wird, wohnen 12 Pferde, die auch viel Arbeit machen. Es laufen viele Katzen herum, die ebenfalls zur Familie gehören. Die 15 Meerschweinchen haben "Heiligen-Status". Wir essen immer alle zusammen, je nachdem, wer da ist. Und bitte, keine Handys am Tisch während dem Essen. Ich hatte zu viele Helfer, die kein Wort sprechen und dafür nur auf ihr Handy starren. Das wollen wir nicht mehr!!!
    Du solltest mindestens 3 Wochen bleiben können.
    Zwischen Dezember und Februar finden keine Therapiestunden statt, hier ist Winterpause. Hilfe wird dennoch benötigt. Wenn du reiten kannst, ist es normalerweise kein Problem, dass wir auch zusammen ausreiten können.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House and pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Pets
    Plant care
    Photography
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We always try to involve our volunteers in traditional festivals. For example, we attend a cattle round up from the mountain pastures in September or horse blessings in October.
    In winter, we can go for a sled ride together, and anyone who wants to can go ice swimming. In summer, there are seven beautiful lakes for swimming. We can go for a mountain hike at any time.

    Wir versuchen immer, unsere Helfer bei traditionellen Festen teilhaben zu lassen. So besuchen wir zusammen z.B. einen Almabtrieb im September, oder Pferdesegnungen im Oktober.
    Im Winter können wir zusammen Schlittenfahren gehen, wer möchte kann auch Eisbaden. Im Sommer stehen 7 wundervolle Seen zum Baden bereit. Bergtouren können auch jederzeit unternommen werden.

  • Help

    Help

    If you are interested in animal farming, animal care, support in repairing fences, gardening and all tasks round the farm, let me know. I don't expect your help directly with the horses, that's my work. But if you love horses and/or you are interested to learn more in handling, we can manage it. I look for a volunteer, who speaks a little bit german.
    Your time off you can manage by yourself or we can do something together. Sometimes we have less tasks to help with, so you will have enough time to see the wonderful sights and possibly round Füssen.

    Wenn du an Hofarbeit interessiert bist, bei der Unterstützung von allen Arbeiten rund um den Hof gerne helfen möchtest, dann bist du bei mir richtig. Ich erwarte nicht, dass du mit den Pferden direkt arbeitest, das ist meine Arbeit. Aber wenn du Pferde liebst und hier vielleicht mehr lernen möchtest, können wir das gerne machen. Es wäre schön, wenn du etwas deutsch sprechen könntest.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I love to learn better english. And I always try to help to learn german during our work. We love it, to have people from round the planet on our home. We have a lot of friendships since workaway.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a new renovated room for our volunteers

    Wir haben ein neu renoviertes Zimmer für unsere Helfer

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Hohenschwangau Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, several ruins, beautiful old town of Füssen, many lakes, very good hiking and cycling opportunities. Good bus and train connections.


    Schloss Hohenschwangau, Schloss Neuschwanstein, mehrere Ruinen, wunderschöne Altstadt von Füssen, viele Seen, sehr gute Wander- und Fahrradmöglichkeiten. Gute Bus - und Bahnverbindungen.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image shows three people posing for a photo, with two on the left and one on the right, all wearing matching outfits and standing in front of a green background.
The image depicts a serene scene of horses grazing in a fenced area, with a few trees and a body of water visible in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts two children engaged in outdoor activities, with one child operating a chainsaw and the other collecting wood.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a dirt path, featuring a group of people and cows in the foreground, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.
The image depicts a serene winter scene of horses grazing in a snowy field, with a few trees and buildings in the background.
The image depicts a green tractor with a trailer carrying hay bales, with four people on the trailer, set against a backdrop of trees and mountains.
The image depicts a group of guinea pigs in an enclosure, surrounded by hay and a variety of structures, including a wooden table and a decorative metal dome.
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