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How about: picking your own breakfast egg?? Yummie!
We are a traditionaly farm in the Emmental (Bern) with Cows, Chickens, Pigs and more. As a family we enjoy company from all over the world (we do not all speak english). We love to show you our traditions and are very excited to get to know you and your country. We would be happy to hear from you!
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Wie wärs mit einem Frühstücksei direkt aus dem Hühnerstall?
Wir sind eine traditionelle kleine Familie in der Region Emmental/Oberaargau (Bern). Auf unserem Hof bewirtschaften wir 12,5ha Land und halten Milchkühe, Mastschweine, Legehennen und einige Katzen und den Hund Rico.
Als Familie geniessen wir den Austausch mit Gästen aus der ganzen Welt, auch wenn wir nicht alle Englisch sprechen. Gerne zeigen wir dir unsere Traditionen und geben dir Tipps zum entdecken unserer Region und des Landes.
Bitte melde dich, wir freuen uns von dir zu hören!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
you would see how a traditional-swiss-farm-family lives and works togheter. you might learn a bit swissgerman and maybe how to cook a swiss meal? We could show you how to milk a cow or you could go to the market and sell fresh bread out of the wooden oven.mmmh
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There is allways help needed on a farm. In the barn with the cows, in the chickenhouse, in the garden, on the fields, in the kitchen, in the house... Don't worry it will not get boring here.
Auf einem Bauernhof wird es nie langweilig. Es gibt immer einiges zu tun: Kühe melken, füttern, aufs Feld bringen etc. Die Eier holen und putzen, im Garten helfen, Gemüse und Früchte konservieren, in der Küche und im Haushalt mitanpacken.....
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You choose between a room or you sleep in the straw :-)
Du wählst zwischen einem Zimmer, oder einem Strohlager :-)
What else ...
We live in a very hilly region about one hour from Bern, Luzern and Basel. It is very quiet here, so don't come, if you need the noises of a city...
There are barly public transportations here, but we could pick you up on the trainstation or dirve you there.
We prefere people with some german knowlege
We do not host people who eat vegan. (to difficult for us as a family on a dairy farm)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 225214624225
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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Feedback (13)
12 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia ist unbeschreibbar! Sie ist einfach ein 6er im Lotto! Total herzlich und liebevoll, voller tatendrang und so unkompliziert und bescheiden. Zudem hat sie eine wahnsinnig schnelle Auffassungsgabe! Julia hat wahnsinnig viel geleistet in dieser Woche bei uns. Wir behalten Julia als Sonnenschein, Goldschatz und als super Hilfskraft in super guter… read more
(Excellent
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4 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
Ein großes Lob an Karin und ihre tolle Familie für eine wirklich unvergessliche Woche auf ihrem Hof! Ich habe mich super wohl gefühlt und konnte während meines einwöchigen Aufenthalts sehr viel lernen, mithelfen und mich in das Leben in den Emmentaler Bergen verlieben. Die Arbeit ist wie beschrieben - angenehm, abwechslungsreich und interessant.… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carmen & Abraham) for host
It was a pleasure to be there with Karin and her family. I really enjoyed a lot and it so difficult to explain how grateful I am for these lovely 8 days there. Indeed I learned many things that I didn't know about cleaning eggs, milking cows and how to paint eggs for Easter season. I did different things every day so I was never bored. I just… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen & Abraham)
Carmen has spent about 8 days with us. She is a very friendly, calm and kind person. She did help us with cleaning the barn, mucking the stables, cleaning eggs, watching the kids, getting things ready for the new season.... She understood very quick what she had to do. we enjoyed having her in our family! Too sad, that this day went by so quick… read more
(Excellent
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20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
Merci beaucoup Emelie!
Emelie has only spent one week with us, but it felt like she was part of the family already. Emelie is a very polite, nice, kind and helpful person. She is very good with kids, they loved her from the very first moment. We enjoyed having Emelie with us and we loved to spend this very stormy week with her,
Emelie we hope… read more
Emelie has only spent one week with us, but it felt like she was part of the family already. Emelie is a very polite, nice, kind and helpful person. She is very good with kids, they loved her from the very first moment. We enjoyed having Emelie with us and we loved to spend this very stormy week with her,
Emelie we hope… read more
(Excellent
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12 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia ist unbeschreibbar! Sie ist einfach ein 6er im Lotto! Total herzlich und liebevoll, voller tatendrang und so unkompliziert und bescheiden. Zudem hat sie eine wahnsinnig schnelle Auffassungsgabe! Julia hat wahnsinnig viel geleistet in dieser Woche bei uns. Wir behalten Julia als Sonnenschein, Goldschatz und als super Hilfskraft in super guter… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
Ein großes Lob an Karin und ihre tolle Familie für eine wirklich unvergessliche Woche auf ihrem Hof! Ich habe mich super wohl gefühlt und konnte während meines einwöchigen Aufenthalts sehr viel lernen, mithelfen und mich in das Leben in den Emmentaler Bergen verlieben. Die Arbeit ist wie beschrieben - angenehm, abwechslungsreich und interessant.… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carmen & Abraham) for host
It was a pleasure to be there with Karin and her family. I really enjoyed a lot and it so difficult to explain how grateful I am for these lovely 8 days there. Indeed I learned many things that I didn't know about cleaning eggs, milking cows and how to paint eggs for Easter season. I did different things every day so I was never bored. I just… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen & Abraham)
Carmen has spent about 8 days with us. She is a very friendly, calm and kind person. She did help us with cleaning the barn, mucking the stables, cleaning eggs, watching the kids, getting things ready for the new season.... She understood very quick what she had to do. we enjoyed having her in our family! Too sad, that this day went by so quick… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
Merci beaucoup Emelie!
Emelie has only spent one week with us, but it felt like she was part of the family already. Emelie is a very polite, nice, kind and helpful person. She is very good with kids, they loved her from the very first moment. We enjoyed having Emelie with us and we loved to spend this very stormy week with her,
Emelie we hope… read more
Emelie has only spent one week with us, but it felt like she was part of the family already. Emelie is a very polite, nice, kind and helpful person. She is very good with kids, they loved her from the very first moment. We enjoyed having Emelie with us and we loved to spend this very stormy week with her,
Emelie we hope… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabell)
Isabell du hast zwar nur eine Woche bei uns verbracht, aber es war eine wertvolle Woche! Vielen Dank für deinen Einsatz, du hast tolle arbeit geleistet und dich super schnell bei uns eingefügt. Deine ruhige Art ist sehr angenehm.
Isabell hat angepackt wo es not an Frau war, ihr war keine Arbeit zu anstrengend oder zu langweilig! Wir haben die zwei… read more
Isabell hat angepackt wo es not an Frau war, ihr war keine Arbeit zu anstrengend oder zu langweilig! Wir haben die zwei… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Isabell) for host
Ich verbrachte eine Woche bei Karin und ihrer tollen Familie. In dieser Zeit habe ich viel erlebt, gelernt und Spaß gehabt. Ich wurde gleich in die Familie intergriert und habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Arbeit auf dem Hof hat mir viel Freude gemacht. Ich durfte Hühner füttern, Eier einsammeln, putzen, wiegen und einsortieren sowie Hühnfer… read more
18 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cecilia) for host
it was my first workaway experience, and I cannot express how grateful i am for EVERYTHING. It was one of the best two weeks in my life. Karin's family is so sweet and kind, and i felt welcomed right away. Karin took the actual steps to make sure i made the most of my time there (giving local tips, inviting me to participate in slow up--an annual… read more
26 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cecilia)
Cecilia is one of the kind of "workaway-traveler" that we would have kept for so much longer! she has a huge heart, is a lot of fun, a great cook and awesome with kids! we all fell in love with here right away and we hope to see her again soon!
Mattia is still asking: when is "celia" is coming back :-)
We wish you all the best!!!!
Mattia is still asking: when is "celia" is coming back :-)
We wish you all the best!!!!
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
In brief, a wonderful experience that I will never forget!
My stay in Walterswil has exceeded positively all my expectations. It couldn't have been any better. All family members are easygoing and I felt welcomed since the first minute. We managed to understand each other despite my poor german. I appreciated much that I could do different many… read more
My stay in Walterswil has exceeded positively all my expectations. It couldn't have been any better. All family members are easygoing and I felt welcomed since the first minute. We managed to understand each other despite my poor german. I appreciated much that I could do different many… read more
23 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
Thank you so much David for all you have done during this almost 3 weeks! you never complained about something, you've done always a great job and you are a quiet and very polite workawayer. We enjoyed your company a lot! It was great how you tried to speak german to everybody! Your german got better during your time here.
We hope you got home… read more
We hope you got home… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina)
Liebe Sabrina, du warst und bist einfach ein Sonnenschein. Du hast uns nicht nur mit deinem Dialekt immer wieder zum schmunzeln gebracht, sondern auch durch deine liebevolle und herzliche Art. Wir haben es sehr genossen 2 Wochen mit dir verbringen zu können! Du hast unglaublich viel geleistet und warst uns eine riesen Hilfe. Vielen Dank für deinen… read more
(Excellent)
11 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Catherine has spent 10 days at our farm. She is an unbelievable hard working woman. It was not only great to work with her, it was also great to send time with her. She is a lot of fun to be around, and she is very interessted in everything. Never give up....seems to be her motto :-) She tried hard to bring all of our hens in to the chickenhouse… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host
I had a wonderful stay with Karin and her family. Everyone was so kind and welcoming and even ok with me not knowing Swiss German! I helped with chickens, the garden, the lawn, planting potatoes, cooking food and more, I enjoyed all of it! The farm is beautifully remote and peaceful, just the thing for me in my travels. Thank you so much, I hope… read more
25 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)
We miss Amanda. She is a very kind and lovely person with a big heart for kids. It was awesome to have her on our farm!
Talking to her and working with her was always fun! We hope to meet her one day in Sweden.
Amanda, we wish you all the best for your future and hope to see you again soon!
With love, Karin and Family
Talking to her and working with her was always fun! We hope to meet her one day in Sweden.
Amanda, we wish you all the best for your future and hope to see you again soon!
With love, Karin and Family
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
Wow, I barely know how to start! I spent two amazing weeks at the farm with this lovely family and I can honestly say that it's one of the best things I've done in life so far. What an experience! To come from a bigger city to end up in this beautiful landscape where the only things you hear are the cows and the birds... So amazing! I feel so… read more
24 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vikram & Annapurna)
Anna and Vikram stayed one week on our farm. Their main tasks were picking and cleaning the eggs and help in the barn with the cows and calfs. Both of them did a good job in taking care of this task.
both were not used to physical work, so they got tired sooner than we expected and some tasks we have planed couldn't be done, but still we were… read more
both were not used to physical work, so they got tired sooner than we expected and some tasks we have planed couldn't be done, but still we were… read more
(Very good)
23 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vikram & Annapurna) for host
What a wonderful way to celebrate our 10th marriage anniversary at traditional Swiss Farm. We enjoyed our 10 day stay to the fullest extent.
We did below tasks and enjoyed, learnt a lot about Swiss farming
- Cow Barn tasks twice a day ( cow dung cleaning, milking, tying cow tail, cleaning milk utensils & instruments,
feeding calf )
- Chicken… read more
We did below tasks and enjoyed, learnt a lot about Swiss farming
- Cow Barn tasks twice a day ( cow dung cleaning, milking, tying cow tail, cleaning milk utensils & instruments,
feeding calf )
- Chicken… read more
16 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carina & Miriam) for host
Die zwei Wochen auf dem Bauernhof mit Karin und ihrer wundervollen Familie waren unglaublich schön und erlebnisreich. Von der ersten Sekunde an waren wir in die komplette Familie integriert und wir waren bei allen Aktivitäten dabei. Uns wurde von allen Seiten vollstes Vertrauen und Geduld geschenkt. Die anfallende Arbeit, wie z.B. Eier von den… read more
15 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina & Miriam)
Liebe Carina, Liebe Miriam!
Vielen Dank für diese tolle Zeit! Wir haben die zwei Wochen mit euch sehr genossen! Ihr habt so viel geleistet, wir sind unendlich dankbar und werden uns auch dank der Konfitüre (Zwetschge oder doch Pflaume?) noch lange an euch erinnern. ihr habt wirklich das Herz am richtigen Fleck und dazu seid ihr mega hilfsbereit,… read more
Vielen Dank für diese tolle Zeit! Wir haben die zwei Wochen mit euch sehr genossen! Ihr habt so viel geleistet, wir sind unendlich dankbar und werden uns auch dank der Konfitüre (Zwetschge oder doch Pflaume?) noch lange an euch erinnern. ihr habt wirklich das Herz am richtigen Fleck und dazu seid ihr mega hilfsbereit,… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
Thank you so much for your kind words. I had an absolutely brilliant time with Karin, Andreas and their wonderful son. From the moment I arrived, I felt extremely welcome and comfortable. This family are very kind and hospitable and are lovely hosts in general. I loved the work, it was varied and enjoyable and I relished the opportunity to work… read more
17 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)
Jamie is a wonderful person. He is very thankful, its fun to be around him, he is not afraid to get dirty, likes to work hard, enjoys good food, likes physical work, helps in the kitchen..... He is a totaly allrounder! I'm so happy, he stayed with us! We have done so much during this almost 2 Weeks, time just went by to quickli!
I could say so… read more
I could say so… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kaja) for host
I cannot stress enough how much I loved the 10 days I've spend with Karin and her lovely family! I felt really comfortable throughout the stay! I felt like I was part of the family; they've included me in everything they did! And as I said to Karin around 100 times, their son is a very smart, peaceful and lovely boy - I never had so much fun… read more
27 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaja)
Kaja got a place in our hearts right away. She is such a lovely, great, polite, helpfull, fun person! Our son loved to play with her at least 24h a day ;-), and she never said no!
Kaja helped us not only with babysitting but also with the animals, with the fieldwork and in the kitchen (house). I often didn't even have to say what she had to do,… read more
Kaja helped us not only with babysitting but also with the animals, with the fieldwork and in the kitchen (house). I often didn't even have to say what she had to do,… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gijyser)
Ghislaine was a great help on our farm! She speaks very good german and understood by the end of her time her already some words in Berndeutsch :-)!
It was fun to be around her! We will never forget how she can laugh out loud and not speak anymore, because of her laughing :-) She is a lovery person, very trustfull and has a great sence of humor!… read more
It was fun to be around her! We will never forget how she can laugh out loud and not speak anymore, because of her laughing :-) She is a lovery person, very trustfull and has a great sence of humor!… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gijyser) for host
Very lovely and relaxed traditional Swiss family. They are all really nice people. They are flexible and understanding. I especially like their irony :)
You can either work inside or/and outside, it's up to you and what suits you the most. As for myself I worked in the barn, fed the cows, picked up and cleaned the eggs, played with the little one,… read more
You can either work inside or/and outside, it's up to you and what suits you the most. As for myself I worked in the barn, fed the cows, picked up and cleaned the eggs, played with the little one,… read more
25 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mayuko) for host
I enjoyed every moment ! gardening, work in the burn, picking the eggs…etc
This family is so nice, welcoming and kind.Environment is very beautiful with green hills and blue sky. I really felt so lucky to be there.
Thank you for everything!!
This family is so nice, welcoming and kind.Environment is very beautiful with green hills and blue sky. I really felt so lucky to be there.
Thank you for everything!!
23 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mayuko)
Mayuko is a wonderful person! We closed her in our hearts after this week here.
She worked very hard and did everything (babysitting, farm work, gardening, helped in the house).
I hope she'll come back soon :-)
She worked very hard and did everything (babysitting, farm work, gardening, helped in the house).
I hope she'll come back soon :-)
(Excellent)
