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Description
We are a husband and wife who live near Interlaken in a large house with a dog and two cats. The house is a historical monument, so much so that it is promoted on the tourist welcome sign. Constructed in 1735, we purchased it in January 2022 with the goal to restore the house and surrounding garden. The renovations are near completion, with exception to a few small details, such as installing closets, doors, and creating a workshop in our basement.
This spring, we will repair our outdoor patio and cultivate a vegetable garden.
With 3 pets and an untamed garden, in exchange for room and board, we are looking for someone to help with pet care, house sitting, gardening, and other projects that arise.
Our secondary goal is to improve our German. Having someone live in the house, who will correct our numerous mistakes is preferred.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are familiar with the region and can offer excellent advice on skiing, hiking and biking trails. The house is in a quintessential Swiss village that will give any resident a proper feel of small-town Switzerland. In addition, we are a 5-minute walk to Lake Brienz, and 3 bus stops away from Interlaken Ost, which is a wonderful launch pad to this amazing valley.
Help
Our primary needs are animal care and improving our German. All volunteers must be good with dogs and cats and willing to walk and feed them when we are unavailable. Yard tasks and house cleaning is also needed.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested in improving our German-speaking skills.
Accommodation
A minimum of 2 week stay is required. Each Workaway volunteer will have their own room, shared bathroom, and full use of the kitchen.
What else ...
Although bus and train passes are not included, we can advise you on discount rates and package deals available.
A little about ourselves: We are US citizens, who lived in Singapore from 2007 to 2023. Thirteen of those summers were spent in nearby Wengen and Lauterbrunnen, making us quite familiar with the region before we moved here in May 2023.
We are native English speakers with slowly improving German Skills.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
All volunteers will have a private room with a shared bathroom. Wifi access is available throughout the house.
Space for parking camper vans
There is no parking available adjacent to the house. Paid parking is available at the train station near by.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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From the very beginning, I was warmly welcomed into the family and felt completely at home. On the very first day, I… read more
My tasks were super diverse, so I never felt bored. I helped out with their pets, did some chores around the house, assisted with… read more
I had the most cosy room in their impressive home, set in a cute village near the beautiful Lake Brienz, with a mountainous backdrop. Peaceful yet only a short bus ride, or a 45 minute lakeside walk, away from the touristy… read more
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From the very beginning, I was warmly welcomed into the family and felt completely at home. On the very first day, I… read more
My tasks were super diverse, so I never felt bored. I helped out with their pets, did some chores around the house, assisted with… read more
I had the most cosy room in their impressive home, set in a cute village near the beautiful Lake Brienz, with a mountainous backdrop. Peaceful yet only a short bus ride, or a 45 minute lakeside walk, away from the touristy… read more
