Enjoy the wonderful Berner Oberland with his gorgeous mountains and lakes, while helping us with house and garden in Thun, Switzerland

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Hello helper!

You're welcome to spend time in Switzerland for some help in exchange.

We are a family with 3 children (17/19/21, all in an apprenticeships during the day) and a lovely Shiba Inu dog.

We live in a big, renovated wooden chalet. It's located next to the forest. There are plenty of places in and around the house to relax and enjoy. We live close to the lake of Thun, high mountains and the capital city Bern.

We speak English, German, and a bit French and Italian.

Please send your application with a photo, your skills and some insight in your personality.
If you don't have any reviews on workaway please provide other references that i could possibly contact.

We are looking forward to hear from you! :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are plenty things and physical activity to discover in the region. The house is located in a silent neighbourhood and the center is a 15 minutes walk away. There's also a bus station close by.
We will give you lots of trip advices if you'd like to.

You're invited to eat with us. We are not vegetarian, but we don't eat meat everyday.
If you want to, you're invited to cook with us too. We're eager to have a both cultural and gastronomical dialogue with our helpers.
If we eat together, it's expected from you to help to do the dishes.
Help
We are looking for people to help us with gardening, renovating, cleaning, cooking and general housework.

It would be great to host someone independent and trustful.
As I work as a registred nurse, I work irregular shifts. At my working days you may be most of the time on your own, and be working on your own.

Staying depends on offer and demand.
Minimal stay is two weeks.

Normally 5h of help on weekdays, free on the weekends. The time of work may vary, more work will be compensated with more free time.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have your own room (queen-sized bed). An additional mattress is avidable. The room has a nice lake and mountain view and is located at the attic.
WIFI, bathroom and kitchen will be shared. Washing machine and dishwasher are for free use.
What else ...
No smokers please.
Insurance is your own responsibility.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week, flexibel working hours

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13/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Guadalupe & Nicolas) for host

We had our three full month experience with this spectacular Swiss family. Regula and her family made us feel at home from the very beginning. She's an amazing and very active woman and one of the most generous person we've ever known.
When we arrived, the weather was really nice so we dedicated ourselves to the beautiful garden. Then, we did… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (hattie) for host

I loved my time with Regula and her family <3 the moment I arrived It felt like home, they are very kind and generous, and the area is absolutely stunning. Helping at the Christmas markets and around the house was a pleasure and flexible, I would love to come back and see you all again, sending love xx

(Excellent )

12/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host

This was my first ever workaday experience and I was a little nervous; however, the moment Regula picked me up from the train station I felt the warmth and welcomeness from her. Her family was wonderful and I got along great with all three of her children as well as with shiro, and have so many great laughs and memories with them that I will… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emilia) for host

I had a wonderful WA experience with this kind hearted family. I felt the most welcome from the minute I put my foot in their home and they were always very helpful and caring, they really made and effort to give me recommendations on where to go and always helped me out when needed. The work is very fair and the hours are usually flexible. You… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Hugh) for host

Although I only stayed with Regula and her three wonderful children for a shorter amount of time than I would have liked, I enjoyed every minute of working & staying at their home in Thun. For my work, I spent most of my time sanding, washing, and painting many doors and door frames on the first floor of the house. I loved seeing my hard work turn… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Dom & Roisin) for host

Our workaway experience at Regula’s was absolutely fantastic!!
Thun, Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places we’ve seen, and Regula helped us make the most of it - the room is lovely and cosy and has a spectacular view of the mountains; the house is spacious, traditional and homely; and Regula encouraged us to go on excursions to nearby… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Celine & Roldan) for host

My boyfriend and I worked/stayed at Regula and her children's place for almost three weeks. The family is very caring and Regula is such an active and kind person. The work we did was depending on our skills. My boyfriend did gardening and worked with wood. I did rather housework. That means that the family is very open to your suggestions. The… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Zach) for host

I stayed with Regula and her family for 2 and a half months and it was my first workaway experience. My experience could not have gone better! Her family made me feel welcomed right from the very beginning. It was so nice to get to live with such open minded and welcoming people, they made me feel like part of the family.
The work was easy and… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Friederike) for host

5 Stars stay in the house of thousend stars ;)
This was my first workaway experience and I really appreciated the last minute hosting from Regula and her awesome family. It was a really nice stay in a super cute, big house with a amazing few, lots of hiking tours around and you can walk in the city too.
I met Regula as a really spontainius,… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Friederike)

Fredericke came to us spontaneously for 10 days.
She had a lovely bond with our dog Shiro as soon as they met and spent the eater weekend with him.
These days were characterized by long walks in the woods and the mountains that they both really enjoyed.
She also was helping at my fathers house for 3 days where she was a great support.
We wish her… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

I was almost one month in her house and it was my fist workaway. It was an amazing experience! Regula has a very nice family; her house is very big and is in the middle of a fantastic city next to the Capital. The timetable was flexible. For this reason, I had the possibility to explore the country. In the bedroom there is a lot of information… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)

Marc was staying with us for 3 weeks and has told us many things about Spain.
His happy and adventurous personality was a variety in our everyday life that we really appreciated.
His sense of cleaning and tidiness was a great support for our family.
We wish Marc the all best and hope to see him once again in Barcelona having a home cooked Paella… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ying)

Yingi and Pey came to our home in a very difficult time for our family because someone close i our family passed away.
They both we're very empathetically and helpful.
Their delicious cooking, their help in the garden and in the house were greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!
We wish you the best and hope so see you once again!

(Excellent )

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