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I’m Marie (34) and looking for someone to help with my horses, while I’m on vacation. If you want to experience the country side of Germany with green meadows and forests (not in winter of course) this is the perfect place for you!
Currently looking for a workawayer from June 1st to June 18th 2023.
—— IMPORTANT——
If you don’t have experience with horses, please don’t send a request. My horses are very young and need an experienced, patient person. If you don’t know how to handle young horses please look out for a different host.
Daily checking on water, injuries and the fence is the main tasks. The hoofs need to get moisturized with oil every day.
Picking up poop and mucking out the stall is obligatory in winter.
From May to November stalls don’t need to be mucked out, because the horses live outside in summer 24/7.
In the house you need to water my orchids and keep everything clean and in good condition.
We're living in Kehlnbach which is a small village in Hesse which belongs to Gladenbach, 100 km from Frankfurt and it's 25 km to Marburg and Gießen. It's a very peaceful place, surrounded by nature, forrest and fields. You can take the bike to ride through the forrest or go to Gladenbach. You can take the bus to Marburg and from the train station in Marburg you can go to Gießen or Frankfurt.
I did workaway myself at different places in Europe, the US and Canada and experienced it as a very unique opportunity to meet locals and travel.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We'll do trips to different places and of course, if you wanna go somewhere we can consider to go on a trip together!
There are a lot of things you can do here, for example hiking, biking, swimming and relaxing at a lake, etc. The Christmas marked in Marburg and Frankfurt is a real highlight at the end of the year, you'll get to know typical German things like Glühwein, Lebkuchen and all the cute booths around there.Help
2 hours a day (7 days a week) you’ll do work at the stable with the horses, therefore you’ll get an accommodation and basic groceries (rice, pasta, vegetables and fruits) before we leave for vacation.
Your duties include:
- feed horses
- check on water
- check for injuries and security in the stable
- keep hoofs moist
- muck out stall (winter)
- water house plants
- pull weeds (spring/summer)
- keep house clean and tidyLanguages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
We have a guest room in our house, where you can use everything you like. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for you to use anytime just as living- and bathroom. The internet access is unlimited and high speed, you can also use our Netflix account to watch movies or series you like.
Since we will be on vacation from June 4th to June 17th 2023 you will have the house for yourself and get accompanied by my dog (Labrador) if you like. My mom lives next door and will check on you every now and then.What else ...
In summer 2023 Germany is planning on having a special offer for public transport; the Deutschland-Ticket (Germany Ticket). It provides unlimited travel all over the country for only 49 euros per month. Valid throughout Germany on all public transport. The closest bus station is 2 kilometres from my house (Busbahnhof Gladenbach). From there you can go to Marburg (train station), Bad Endbach, Niederweimar and many more.
- HIKING -
Hinterländer Schweiz (Hinterland Switzerland) is a beautiful area, pure nature! With its massive slate rocks, it is located directly in the forest between Gladenbach and Kehlnbach. It is particularly easy to reach from our house and is perfect for a short afternoon walk of around 3 km.
- RELAXATION & LEISURE -
The "Lahn-Dill-Bergland Therme" is a thermal bath (indoor pool) and sauna are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday women's sauna. The thermal baths also have a wellness area where you can really pamper yourself with a massage or other treatment. It is best to book appointments in the Meine Insel wellness center in advance.
The lake "Aartalsee" is very nice to go for a walk, enjoy nature or go for a swim at the beach. The bathing season usually begins on May 1st of each year. The "Seeterrasse" restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday is a rest day.
The "Seepark Niederweimar" is another lake in the area and has a large beach with fine sand and a large, soft sunbathing area, which is usually open between May and September. There is a water playground for children on the shore of the lawn. There is a nudist area in a cordoned off area at the back of the beach.
The Seepark has the largest aqua park in Germany, with floating trampolines, slides, climbing walls and a mega blob. The floating BLOB catapults people up to 10 meters high, who then land in the water.
In addition to water skiing, you can also ride wakeboard, monoski and kneeboard on the water ski facility. The facility is also equipped with a ski jump.
- MARBURG -
The city of Marburg is definitely worth a visit! The old town (also called "Oberstadt") is beautiful and there are many shops to go shopping and just as many small, winding streets and old, listed houses.
The Landgrafenschloss (Landgrave's Castle) can be reached easily by foot from the old town. The view from up there is gorgeous during the day and also by night!
If you're looking for the best vantage points, you absolutely have to go to the Kaiser Wilhelm Tower (also known as the Spiegelslust Tower). It is a bit higher than the Schloßberg and you have a fabulous view of the entire city including the Landgrave's Castle!
The Elisabeth Church is Marburg's most famous building. It doesn't matter whether you are a guest in Marburg or a local - hardly anyone does not visit the Elisabethkirche. Only a few know, at least beforehand, that it is actually a Marienkirche.
Opening hours outside of church services:
1.11. until 30.03. daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
1.04. until 30.09. daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
1.10. until 31.10. daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Public guided tours of the Elisabeth Church:
Every Saturday at 3 p.m. as part of the guided tour of the Elisabeth Church and old town up to the Landgrave Castle.
Church leaders offer special tours of the Elisabethkirche from April to October from Sunday to Friday at 3pm; and on Sundays after the service at 11:15 a.m.
- GIESSEN -
The city of Gießen offers guided tours. You can find the current schedule of events here. The city also offers a wide range of opportunities for young people.
The historic city theater in Gießen delights visitors with a changing schedule and a revolving stage. On the other side of Berliner Platz in Giessen, all moviegoers will get their money's worth in KINOPOLIS.
The Dachcafe is not far from the cinema and the municipal theater. The restaurant and bar has a lot more to offer than a café. Here you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner and cake! It's definitely worth a visit because, as the name suggests, it's "on the rooftop" of a high-rise building and offers a wonderful view of the city. Make a reservation for a table with a view by the window (in summer on the Skybar roof terrace), preferably on a Sunday or public holiday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for brunch!
- FRANKFURT -
Frankfurt is Most likely the most famous city in Hesse with lots of things to do.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed internet access is provided and unlimited.
Space for parking camper vans
We have enough space for parking your van, close enough to the house so you will have electricity and access to wifi. It’s also possible to camp in my families fields and enjoy the silence (for max. 3 nights in a row by german law).
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
2 hours a day (7 days a week)
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She took good care of our 3 horses and even managed to get one of them new shoes with the ferrier, while we were on vacation. She also got along very well with our dog, walked him every day and took good care of the house on her own.
Madeleine is a very reliable, nice and easygoing person! Recommend 100%
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She took good care of our 3 horses and even managed to get one of them new shoes with the ferrier, while we were on vacation. She also got along very well with our dog, walked him every day and took good care of the house on her own.
Madeleine is a very reliable, nice and easygoing person! Recommend 100%