This image shows a charming countryside house with a red-tiled roof, wooden balcony, green-trimmed windows, surrounded by grass, flowers, and basked in sunlight.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors with a tall lighthouse in the background. The weather is sunny, and other people are seen nearby.
A peaceful, early morning scene featuring a quaint garden, quiet road, frosty grass, distant houses, and majestic mountains under a soft, blue sky with pastel hues.
A tabby cat lounges on a reclining chair with a cushion, enjoying a peaceful sunrise on a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a charming village view.
A peaceful rural landscape with neatly trimmed bushes, green fields, scattered houses, distant mountains, clear blue sky, and a bird soaring gracefully above the countryside.
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Build a city-close community and enjoy the outdoors in Elsbethen, Austria

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    In 2026, we – Sonja and Harald – want to start our project: we want to create a small but wonderful community in and around our house with permanent residents and temporary friends and guests, with a fruit and vegetable garden for self-sufficiency, chickens and cats. We want to make music together, practise yoga and bring a lot of joy into our lives. Elsbethen is a small town in the south of the city of Salzburg. The great thing about it is that you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside here, yet the city is only a stone's throw away.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Farming
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Performing arts
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Winter sports
    Mountain
    Dancing
    Beach
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Harald is a musician and likes to jam with people. We like to cook , we will share a kitchen together. We also like to chat about travelling, life and philosophy. We are also into board games occasionally.
    Skills we can share is gardening, cooking, house maintainance, music and so on.
    We hope to learn more about your culural background, about your travel adventures and the things you have experienced in you life.

  • Help

    Help

    We could use help in many areas. We are planning to lay out a large vegetable garden. We are planting fruit trees and building raised beds. We have a lot of earth to move and some turf to dig up. Whether it's gardening or something else , everyone is welcome. And of course we also need help with jamming in the evening. We are happy to share what we know. We have a lot of knowledge, especially in the area of gardening. In other areas, we would also appreciate any input you may have. The tasks are done together.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Norwegian: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We offer rooms with comfortable beds, balconies and magnificent views of the Tennengebirge mountains. In addition, you will have your own bathroom with shower and toilet, as well as a shared kitchen and dining area. Normally, meals are prepared together, but there is also the option of preparing your own meals. Sonja is a vegetarian. Harald rarely eats meat, so most meals will be vegetarian.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The city of Salzburg offers a bunch of things to do. Whether to explore the sights of the city or to go out for a drink or two ;) also concerts and all a city offers. The train and the bus station is 2 minutes from the house and will take you to the city in 15 minutes. Housing: Our cat Bea is happy about company, so it is not recommended to be allergic (Haralds Humour), no party except we are motivated and no loud music. We are planning a big project, so we are looking for motivated people. But we are also looking forward to spending time together in the evenings.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have got a camper of our own and like to offer some space close to the house, you can of course use then the sanitary facilities inside.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Bea

Host ref number: 435679659719

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Photos

A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors with a tall lighthouse in the background. The weather is sunny, and other people are seen nearby.
A peaceful, early morning scene featuring a quaint garden, quiet road, frosty grass, distant houses, and majestic mountains under a soft, blue sky with pastel hues.
This image shows a charming countryside house with a red-tiled roof, wooden balcony, green-trimmed windows, surrounded by grass, flowers, and basked in sunlight.
A tabby cat lounges on a reclining chair with a cushion, enjoying a peaceful sunrise on a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a charming village view.
A peaceful rural landscape with neatly trimmed bushes, green fields, scattered houses, distant mountains, clear blue sky, and a bird soaring gracefully above the countryside.

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