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Description
We live in a village, between Basel and Brugg, with us in the house are 2 cats 🐾🐾 and 4 guniea pigs.
We have a garden for vegetables, 🌿🌿 ( gardening till October/Nov.)
We travel every year for some weeks and some weekends - for this we as well look for you to take care for our animals and the house. We do shorter and longer cycle-tours and go for swimming several times a week.
We like cooking, with fresh vegetables, from the garden, or farms in the region.
you could experiment with our solar cookers. Most of our bread, we do by our own.
We produce own yoghurt, with milk from a nearby farm.
we have breakfast together at about 7:00 or 7:30 am, we do most of the work in the mornings,
in the afternoons, some days we do activities together, like cycling, swimming ...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
we like to meet new people, form other countries, other cultures, to talk together.
you can stay 2-4 weeks at our home in Switzerland, we can show you more in the region, we can do some rides on bicycles together, to the farms to buy vegetables, to go for swimming ( March till November )
Help
Do you like animals ? cats and guniea pigs ? and you like nature gardening, ....,
🐾🐾🐾
we could need you for different tasks, in the house and outside.
you like cooking - we share cooking.
You are welcome to cook a meal, what you like the most, or is important from your origine country.
As well you could care for our pets : 2 cats, 4 guinea pigs, to feed them, to play with them, to look for them, to bring the guinea pigs out to the garden in the morning, to collect them in the evening.
and there are some ponds to check the water flow from the nearby creek.
There would be some chores in the house as well, some cleaning, cooking, .... , in the garden
We as well keep bees, in June / July we harvest some honey
( if we are away in this time period, you would look for the house and animals, and do your own cooking.
and in winter time you need to do the heating with wood, about each 2nd day. )
we do not use palmoil. we do not buy products, containing palm oil. whole Sumatra and Borneo and other rainforests have been destroid and replanted with not climate friendly oil palm plantations.
min. stay : usualy 2 weeks, we expect to help for a about 3-4 hours in the weekdays
we live in a cow country, so we use cheese, milk, butter, youghurt, meat ( not every day) ... for cooking, baking.
no problem, if you are vegetarian, there is other food to eat, then meat.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Arabic: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
you will have your own sleeping room.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
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Host ref number: 355854554532
Feedback (17)
19 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Romy)
Romy is an excellent Cat- and Housesitter, she just arrived 5 days before we left for our holidays. We could enjoy our holidays, in the knowledge, our home and animals are well cared for. On our return a fine meal awaited us.
Romy helpt in the garden, fired the wood oven and kept the house clean, we made games and had interesting talks. She… read more
Romy helpt in the garden, fired the wood oven and kept the house clean, we made games and had interesting talks. She… read more
(Excellent
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9 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Romy) for host
What a spectacular couple with big hearts! I feel so grateful to have spent time with Maja and Christian. It was wonderful to be a part of the beautiful way they live life close to and respectful of nature. It is really impressive the work they have put into their beautiful property and their friendly cats Ivy and Frieda were wonderful company. If… read more
30 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosalind)
Rosalind Thanks for the time we had together, It was a very good time, you was us a big friendly help, nothing we had to tell you twice! You did nice cooking when we had busy time and give us everywhere a helping hand. We had nice experiences together by cycling and swimming. We wish you a nice happy time and one day see you again!
Love from… read more
Love from… read more
(Excellent
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30 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellade)
Ellade you are an amazing help with everything, in the garden and house.you are lovely with the Cats and the guinea pigs, and you cooked very nice meals, specialy Risotto we love much. We had nice experiences together, by cycling and swimming. Ellade you are a very friendly person it is nice that you was by us!
we wish you a good time, you are… read more
we wish you a good time, you are… read more
(Excellent
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2 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ellade) for host
Christian and Maja are two kind and generous people. It was really nice to stay by them, I did many interesting and different things, such as riding bike, collecting honey and learning something about music :)
Also i really enjoyed learning German and talking with Verena (Maja's mother)
The region is really beautiful and full of nature
Also i really enjoyed learning German and talking with Verena (Maja's mother)
The region is really beautiful and full of nature
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19 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Romy)
Romy is an excellent Cat- and Housesitter, she just arrived 5 days before we left for our holidays. We could enjoy our holidays, in the knowledge, our home and animals are well cared for. On our return a fine meal awaited us.
Romy helpt in the garden, fired the wood oven and kept the house clean, we made games and had interesting talks. She… read more
Romy helpt in the garden, fired the wood oven and kept the house clean, we made games and had interesting talks. She… read more
(Excellent
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9 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Romy) for host
What a spectacular couple with big hearts! I feel so grateful to have spent time with Maja and Christian. It was wonderful to be a part of the beautiful way they live life close to and respectful of nature. It is really impressive the work they have put into their beautiful property and their friendly cats Ivy and Frieda were wonderful company. If… read more
30 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosalind)
Rosalind Thanks for the time we had together, It was a very good time, you was us a big friendly help, nothing we had to tell you twice! You did nice cooking when we had busy time and give us everywhere a helping hand. We had nice experiences together by cycling and swimming. We wish you a nice happy time and one day see you again!
Love from… read more
Love from… read more
(Excellent
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30 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellade)
Ellade you are an amazing help with everything, in the garden and house.you are lovely with the Cats and the guinea pigs, and you cooked very nice meals, specialy Risotto we love much. We had nice experiences together, by cycling and swimming. Ellade you are a very friendly person it is nice that you was by us!
we wish you a good time, you are… read more
we wish you a good time, you are… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ellade) for host
Christian and Maja are two kind and generous people. It was really nice to stay by them, I did many interesting and different things, such as riding bike, collecting honey and learning something about music :)
Also i really enjoyed learning German and talking with Verena (Maja's mother)
The region is really beautiful and full of nature
Also i really enjoyed learning German and talking with Verena (Maja's mother)
The region is really beautiful and full of nature
20 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Man Shan)
Alex, you were a big help, at first only with your help our house party was very successful – we were so busy, without you we not could do it.
In the time at our home, you learned cooking in the solar oven, and improve your cycling skills, you helped in the garden, and pet our guniea pigs and cats.
You shared the cooking for our national day… read more
In the time at our home, you learned cooking in the solar oven, and improve your cycling skills, you helped in the garden, and pet our guniea pigs and cats.
You shared the cooking for our national day… read more
(Excellent
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5 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Man Shan) for host
Thank you for Maja and Christian letting me stay for 10 days! I really had a lot of fun and wonderful time with them! They are so nice to bring me bike and swimming in the lake! We celebrated National Day together which was also unforgettable. I enjoyed cooking and chatting with them too. And they gave me many advice of traveling spots in… read more
17 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gerard & Liz) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Maja and Christian. Learning to cook in the Solar Oven was a great experience along with bike riding, swimming, barbeques by the rivers, spending time at your parents farm. A very patriotic couple who love to share their beautiful surroundings with those who stay with them. Nothing was a problem for Christian… read more
7 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gerard & Liz)
Liz and Gerard we had a wonderful time with you both and we hope you had a good flight back home and your family will be happy to have you again! We and the cats miss you, but we have all the good memories... swimming in the rivers, biking to the Albishorn and a lots of other places, eat ice cream, And all the good food you coocked, spezial the… read more
(Excellent
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7 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lóránt)
Lóránt thanks for the time we had together,you are friendly and helpfully! You are a good planter , the beans growing very well!! Our cats and guinea pigs were very happy with her feedings!! You also have a good eye to see things when a animal has something! You also can make bread and sundaybread. You also very generous, the honey you bring with… read more
(Excellent
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19 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lóránt) for host
I spent one week with this amazing couple. I helped with gardening, housekeeping, cleaning and taking care of the cats and guinea pigs. In return they provided me with excellent accommodation, food and unforgettable experiences.
Christian did multiple cycling trips with me so I can see the country and enjoy the beautiful Swiss landscape. Maya… read more
Christian did multiple cycling trips with me so I can see the country and enjoy the beautiful Swiss landscape. Maya… read more
18 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isla)
Hallo Isla, the Lettuse is doing well! You are a good planter!
Thanks for the time we had together, It was a good time, you was us a big friendly help, nothing we had to tell you twice! You did nice cooking when we had busy time and give us everywhere a helping hand. We feel very safe, to have you with us as lifeguard when swimming in the lakes,… read more
Thanks for the time we had together, It was a good time, you was us a big friendly help, nothing we had to tell you twice! You did nice cooking when we had busy time and give us everywhere a helping hand. We feel very safe, to have you with us as lifeguard when swimming in the lakes,… read more
(Excellent
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18 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isla) for host
Thank you so much Maja and Christian! you are honestly the most generous people I've ever met and allowed me to make the most out of my time Switzerland! Hope the lettuce is doing well! :)
11 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cynthia)
Cindy, you are always friendly and cheerful and bring the sun in our house. You were an excellent Cat- and Housesitter, we found a well cared house and animals when coming home after 12 days out, the cats loved you. As well we could enjoy a wonderful meal out of the solar ovens, at our return home. You enjoyed cooking in the solar ovens and the… read more
(Excellent
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7 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cynthia) for host
Thank you Maja and Christian! You are both so kind and caring and smart. I truly enjoyed my experience with you and your family - solar cooking, fresh foods, swimming in the lake, bicycling everywhere, your father’s lunches, talking with your mother, it was all wonderful. Switzerland is beautiful! Oh, and caring for Ivy, Frida and the pigs… read more
25 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)
Valentina was an amazing help with everything, in the garden (planting Strawberries etc.) and house cleaning she was lovely with the Cats and the guinea pigs, and she cooked very nice meals, specialy self made Empanadas de pino.
When work was done, we cycled often to the lakes and rivers for swimming. Valentina is a very sportif cyclist ! Next… read more
When work was done, we cycled often to the lakes and rivers for swimming. Valentina is a very sportif cyclist ! Next… read more
(Excellent
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2 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuliya)
We had a good time with Yuliya. She was us a big help in the garden with the animals and in the house, we enjoyed so many good meals she cooked, like Potato Pancakes (Draniki), Russian Salad etc.. She knows what to do, she sees the work by her own, and is very practical. As well she is sportiv, she joins us at the Zürich Lake crossing 1,5 km… read more
(Excellent
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26 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Yuliya) for host
Maja and Christian as well as Maja's parents and Peter and Naika, her children, are so warm-hearted people that i had a feeling that i know this family for a long long time, if not family's member. It was an eventful week, now looking back i even cant believe that i spent there just 1 week. I was able to do so many things as well as see wonderful… read more
22 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nahia ) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I totally recomend it. Maja and Christian are lovely people. I got to spend time with them and had some really interesting conversations. After getting the work done we went to swim to the lakes. And they took me to other towns so I got to know other local farmes. We rode the bikes, learned how to make… read more
22 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nahia )
We had a good time with Nahia, she was us a big help in the garden, picking berries, taking weeds and in the house cocking us very good spanish omlett and very nice cake! She was friend to our animals and looked very good to them. She is also a great fotografer and is very sportiv, she joins us with the bike to the lakes, for swimming. She is… read more
(Excellent
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22 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
We had a good time with Vincent, who helped in the house and kitchen, he arranged and organised a lot of things. We cycled several times in the snow, and in Zurich, where we went for a swim in the city swimming baths. I showed you how to build a bicycle wheel, so you did one with a dynamo hub. You cleaned and arranged some shelves in the house,… read more
(Excellent
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20 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
Dear Maja et Christian, Greetings from England. I hope this message finds you well. I am off my bicycle and not traveling much for the moment to get some work done. It is quite snowy here the past few days and I thought of you guys and the time we spent together in Mettmenstetten. I miss cycling out in the cold and on snow with you two. Have you… read more
23 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elke & Martin) for host
Maja and Christian have been wonderful hosts. The arranged everything to our best comfort and we felt welcomed from the first moment.
We had a great time with them working together a few hours a day. They took us on a bicycle tour to the lake and showed us around. For a few days we watched their cats and guniea pigs and harvested fruits and… read more
We had a great time with them working together a few hours a day. They took us on a bicycle tour to the lake and showed us around. For a few days we watched their cats and guniea pigs and harvested fruits and… read more
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elke & Martin)
Martin and Elke stayed 10 days with us, we had a wonderful easygoing time, while together working, and found a well cared house and animals when coming home after 5 days out. They know by themselves what to do and do the work independently. They have done a very good cooking and bread baking in our solar cookers. We enjoyed the music with the… read more
(Excellent
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28 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hoda)
Hoda war drei Wochen bei uns, wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit und können Hoda nur weiter empfehlen. Mit Ihrem erfrischenden Gemüt hatten wir immer viel zu lachen. Sie ist liebevoll, hilfsbereit, tierliebend. Unsere Katzen haben sich sofort zu ihr gesellt.
Wir haben uns das Kochen geteilt, so konnten wir oftmals nach der Arbeit einfach zu Tisch… read more
Wir haben uns das Kochen geteilt, so konnten wir oftmals nach der Arbeit einfach zu Tisch… read more
(Excellent
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10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hoda) for host
I stayed with Cristian and Maja for the last 2 weeks, and I must say that it was a lovely experience! both are friendly and taking life in the most simple way, with a warm heart and wise mind that understands and consider, they have a sweet and cozy house with some pets and nice garden. and the help was different tasks between (gardening, taking… read more
20 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Shan Ki Yama) for host
Hi Maja and Christian, first of all sorry for the late feeedback, I really miss you two and the cats!
I had my first workaway adventure in summer 2017 and Maja and Christian was my first host, who offered me the best experience and strong courage for the whole journey! From the first message we had, I can already feel that they were very… read more
I had my first workaway adventure in summer 2017 and Maja and Christian was my first host, who offered me the best experience and strong courage for the whole journey! From the first message we had, I can already feel that they were very… read more
17 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Shan Ki Yama)
Yama was at the beginning of her traveling by us and at her final befor she flight home! So we had a interesting time. and a lot to tell each other. she was a very kind pet sitter while we were away a few days!! And a big help in teaching how to use facebook!! thanks a lot ! She helpt us with a lot of papierwork!! We went a lot of time cycling and… read more
(Excellent
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17 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia )
Georgia stayed two weeks on our place and was a very welcome guest - helpfull, responsable, modest and also she was very kind to our animals and they also loved her. Her interest for our culture, food and working style made her soon to a nice part of family life. Georgia was also very sportiv and came along swimming and cycling! we had a good… read more
(Excellent
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26 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (ZOUHAIR)
We had a wonderfull time with Zouhair. Our Solaroven and a wooden bench looks like new with the repainting, and some paper work for futurebike club is done. We enjoyed the moroccan bread he baked a few times very much!
When work was done, we cycled often to the lakes and rivers for swimming.
Zouhair is very sportif, he cycled a tour to whole… read more
When work was done, we cycled often to the lakes and rivers for swimming.
Zouhair is very sportif, he cycled a tour to whole… read more
(Excellent
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25 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (ZOUHAIR) for host
I really spent wonderful time with my dear friends Christian and Maja in Switzerland. They are very kind, hospitable, and open-minded, and they have some nice cats and guinea pigs which give their home a special warmth and love. They offered me everything I needed to go cycling along some beautiful lakes, and actually it was one of the most… read more
2 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eamon)
We had a wonderfull time with Eamon and Julie and they were a big help! while we are 4 days away they were looking great at our house and animals, it was very hot and dry but all the plants, a lot, looked very good, they have done a lot of watering! Everything was clean and the cats well fed, they were very very friendly to the animals and the… read more
(Excellent
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29 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eamon) for host
I loved our time with Christian and Maja, we got to see some amazing sights, look after their great cats and guinea pigs :):heart:. I loved the cycling, it was great excerise and a nice way to see Switzerland. They were so welcoming and it was sad we ran out of time :( but we will see you both when you come to our side of the world. Lots of love… read more
11 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Emily was an amazing help with everything, in the garden, with our cats and guinea pigs, cleaning windows, refreshing, painting a wooden bench and table and cook very nice meals, specialy self made hamburgers.
When the tasks were done, we cycled often to the lakes and rivers for swimming, and had a lot of fun together, meeting 7 ducklings and a… read more
When the tasks were done, we cycled often to the lakes and rivers for swimming, and had a lot of fun together, meeting 7 ducklings and a… read more
(Excellent
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10 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Noni) for host
It was so lovely to meet Christian, Maja and the furkids in Switzerland. They love nature and animals very much. Really generous and happy people :)
I had an amazing time in Urban Bike Festival and we went to lots of beautiful places by bike. If you love riding bicycle and playing board game it will be heaven for you. Also Christian loves baking… read more
I had an amazing time in Urban Bike Festival and we went to lots of beautiful places by bike. If you love riding bicycle and playing board game it will be heaven for you. Also Christian loves baking… read more
12 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Noni)
We had 5 wonderful weeks with Noni, listen to her piano playing, looking at her very nice art paintings. Our cats and guinea pigs were very happy with her feedings, and we enjoyed her very nice korean dishes. She as well was interested in our swiss cooking. Noni was a big help, and is a very sportif cyclist. When we were 5 days away, Noni looked… read more
(Excellent
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17 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jazmin)
Jazmin was an excellent Cat- and Housesitter, arriving just from NZ one day before we left for our holidays. We could enjoy our holidays, in the knowledge, our home and animals are well cared for. On our return a fine meal awaited us.
We had nice experiences together, by cycling and swimming, and Jazmin is a big help in the garden. Thanks a lot… read more
We had nice experiences together, by cycling and swimming, and Jazmin is a big help in the garden. Thanks a lot… read more
(Excellent
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7 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jazmin) for host
Christian and Maja are amazing hosts!! I felt really welcome in their house! They have also 4 amazing cats!
They are wonderful people that have traveled all around the world, it's really nice to speak with them and share your time :).
The town is really close to Zurich and Zug, you can even go by bike!
Thanks guys for being amazing with me… read more
They are wonderful people that have traveled all around the world, it's really nice to speak with them and share your time :).
The town is really close to Zurich and Zug, you can even go by bike!
Thanks guys for being amazing with me… read more
