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Help an organ builder with carpentry and around the house in Westendorf, Germany

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Hello,
I am Gunnar, an organ builder from Bavaria. I am running a little organ factory and need some help from time to time. Easy work, nice area, not far away from the Castle Neuschwanstein. Living in my private apartment in a separate room. Finnish Sauna cabin with woodstove, heated up once a week or more often....
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Gardening
General Maintenance
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Languages
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Music
History
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Dancing
Mountain
Outdoor activities
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers get to know the daily life in one of germany most beautiful ares, they can learn something about music and organ instruments how they are made, how they work... You can enjoy your free time in charming little Towns like Kaufbeuren and Füssen.
Help
Help is needed around the house, such as making firewood, cutting the grass, cleaning up etc. Also I need help with organ builders work like pressing the keys while I am tuning and making special seals for organs. Help is welcomed for wood work ( carpentering) and for repair jobs at organs.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
I am spaking German, English and Espanol.
Accommodation
Accomodation is in my flat, you will have a separated room with a big and comfortable bed. Usually I cook something for Lunch or Dinner.
What else ...
Transport in our rural region is very little, however there are busses to the next Towns Kaufbeuren and Buchloe where there is a trainstation. A Bike is always available to explore the region and the many beer gardens around.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have enough space for campervans of all kinds, water and electricity can be provided.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets

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6 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

My time at Gunnar’s was an experience I will never forget. I stayed for one month which flew by and I got a fantastic insight into culture and history as well as organ building - if you enjoy fine details and working with your hands, it’s an absolute treat! We did some longer days of work while I was there (as agreed) but I was rewarded like a… read more

(Excellent )

24 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Yuntung) for host

I stayed in Gunnar 's place for one and a half month in winter 2024.
Gunnar is a good host. I had some problems from my previous host. And Gunnar replied me quite fast, so I could leave there as soon as possible.
He is easy-going, talktive, adventurous, open-minded host. And the most important thing is we eat good here. Highly recommended here.… read more

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nils) for host

My five weeks with Gunnar went by way too fast! I got the opportunity to gain first hand experience in organ building and altough I had some longer days the work was always motivating! Gunnar really goes out of his way to make sure you fel welcome and relaxed, he is an amazing cook, provides plenty of bavarian quality beer and also gives you the… read more

(Excellent )

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6 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

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24 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Yuntung) for host

(Excellent)

10 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nils) for host

(Excellent)

3 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nathanael) for host

I don't think words can even come close to what an amazing experience Gunnar offers! I spent three weeks with him in Bayern, during which I had the opportunity to learn the local culture, visit historic towns and castles, and drink (lots of) beer. The countryside, near the foothills of of the Austrian Alps, is a privilege to reside in, providing a… read more

(Excellent)

25 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host

Gunnar is the man! I cannot thank Gunnar enough for allowing me to stay with him at his wonderful abode in the countryside of Bayern. Gunnar showed me a level of hospitality I did not know existed which elevated my faith and trust in humanity (no joke) which has challenged myself in my own life. Gunnar is incredibly generous and excited to share… read more

(Excellent)

2 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Soumil) for host

It was an awesome experience staying at Gunnar's place for 2 weeks in a very peaceful village named Westendorf, Bavaria, South of Germany close to the Austrian Swiss border.

The work is very relaxed and the working hours are very flexible. He is an excellent cook and we had delicious meals each day.

Gunnar is also a paraglider and goes flying… read more

(Excellent)

27 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

Gunnar was an excellent host who picked me up and dropped me off at the train station, made me feel very welcome. The work was very enjoyable, the location and house was so nice and there is lots to see around that part of Germany. I would highly recommend anyone to stay there. I stayed for some weeks and it wasn't long enough. Thank you so much… read more

(Excellent)

3 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Eamon) for host

I spent a month here at Gunnars place . It was a good decision to come here . I got a great introduction into the world of organ building . As part of the work I got to visit many wonderful historic churches .
Gunnar is also an excellent cook and he was generous with beer and wine .
He was very helpful to me in many ways and I must highly… read more

(Excellent)

10 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Lucía ) for host

I had a wonderful two weeks at Gunnars' place. He's really interesting and fun to be around. Food and beer are always plenty. He also knows where to get the best pretzels in town! The work is easy and flexible and very diverse. I loved getting the chance to learn more about organs and how they work.
The house overlooks a beautiful stream. In the… read more

(Excellent)

16 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Facundo) for host

Mi experiencia con gunnar fue UNICA!💥 Él ,es un gran hombre con mucho corazon y mucho humor .me diverti un monton!!!!! me entendi muy bien con él trabajando, y aprendi un monton de cosas nuevas,ya sea sobre: el medio ambiente, de la vida o en trabajo.
Él esta siempre preocupado por que tengas tus descansos!(el trabajo es muy facil,mi sobrinito de… read more

(Excellent)

11 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Martín) for host

My two weeks at Gunnars House were great! This man knows how to have fun, i can tell...
Work is not hard, and had the chance to learn something about Organs. Accomodation is very confortable, and the region is quite nice. I even went biking to the Alps one day, and really enjoyed the great medieval festival at Kaufbeuren. Un abrazo che, gracias… read more

(Excellent)

9 May 2018

Left by Workawayer (Knud) for host

Gunnar ist sehr umgänglich und tat viel, um meinen Aufenthalt angenehm zu machen. Ich hatte ihn im Urlaub vertreten
und blieb 5 Wochen. Seine Wohnung mit Blick auf den rauschenden Fluss ist sehr schön und mit geschmackvollen Unikaten an Möbeln ausgestattet. Auch eine Sauna steht zur Verfügung und der Ort ist sehr romantisch im Allgäuer Stil.

(Excellent)

29 Apr 2018

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

Dear “Kamikaze Guna”,from far away and 4 months after, I can have a better outlook of my experience as a workawayer with you. Will resume it: I remember specially the day you were badly sick and even though that you did drive me to the train station just because you wanted me to know the castle. Or when you help me with your friend in… read more

(Excellent)

6 Dec 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Richard)

Hallo Richard was a very smart, helpful and nice guy during his stay in my house. He was living very healthy ( no drugs, healthy food and very little alcohol, non smoker) and he was cleaning up always very well. He likes to work and he did some woodwork. But the most talented he is in taking fotos, making some short films, and they are really… read more

(Excellent)

1 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (Richard) for host

Stayed with Gunnar for 2 weeks. I really enjoyed a variety of work, some free time and to get to know him and his co worker martin. Gunnar knows a lot about organs as it is apart of his friends and family. He is Very skilled at wood carving and told me a lot of cool stuff about Germany in General. Work included was a mix of labor , cleaning ,… read more

(Excellent)

23 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host

I was with a friend for a few days at gunnar. the work was interesting, but also simple. gunnar was always helpful and accommodating. he did't take it so closely with the working time, so we had a lot of free time. we were allowed to use the sauna, cooked and ate together.
it was relaxing days in the nature, gladly again.

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Help an organ builder with carpentry and around the house in Westendorf, Germany

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