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Cultural exchange at our up-cycling community in Duisburg, Germany

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an upcycling community consisting of Kim, Torsten, Marvin, Martin, Niklas, Linda, Pieter (9 years old), and Lotta (6 years old). We live in Duisburg, on the border of the Ruhr area. The Rhine River, surrounded by greenery, is 1 km away, and the small city center is only a 300-meter walk away. We enjoy community living and welcome others to contribute their ideas and influence. Become part of our family.

    Cultural exchange is one of our reasons for joining Workaway. We all love to travel, meet new people, and discover new cultures. As a Workawayer, you are not only a helping hand, but also a gateway to another country. We look forward to spending time with you, going to your local pub, exploring Duisburg and the neighboring cities together, and more.
    We bought the house with garden 10 years ago. We recently bought the house next door. Our main activities are renovation, creative decorating, interior design, and gardening. It is important to us to integrate our helpers, like you, into our community. In the 300 m² house, you will have your own room and access to our comfortable kitchen, a living room, and a shared bathroom. You may share your room with another Workawayer. We want you to be part of our community, which is shared beyond working on the projects. In the evenings, we cook and eat together. Here you can learn about another great project where we rescue food. We usually work together and support each other.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Events & social
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    DIY & crafts
    Plant care
    Music
    Art & design
    Photography
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Sailing / Boating
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The Ruhr region is an interesting mix of beautiful wild spaces of forests, rivers and lakes with also metropolitan city culture and industry in Duisburg, and a melting pot of cultures with large Turkish, Italian, Russian and Spanish communities. Its multicultural 5 million inhabitants makes for a very colourful and diverse experience with many unique cultural activities on offer.

    In the region you can discover exotic restaurants, cultural spaces, markets such as the middle age market and many festivals such as Carnival, Park to Shine, CSD and Japanese day. Of course in corona times some things are different...

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Up-coming projects are:

    Hey there! 👋 We're looking for a hardworking Workawayer to join our family for a bit! We're diving into some renovations on our new house, and we could really use a hand with cooking, cleaning, and watching the kids during this time. We're hoping to find someone who brings a nurturing and organized energy to our home and enjoys being around children. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! 😊
    In addition, we need more hardworking help to assist us with the renovations. If you already have manual skills or experience in the field, we would be very happy

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    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

    The house is over 100 years old, and we've tried to preserve as much of its original character as possible. You'll have your own room or share it with another workawayer. We all share the kitchen, bathroom, living room, sauna, garden with hot tub, and laundry room. For more information, please contact us. We're participating in a large food-sharing project and saving all our food from large corporations. We'd be happy to explain more about this project and show you around. We always have plenty of food in the house that you're welcome to help yourself to. We love eating and cooking together.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Duisburg lies in a great position to take excursions to other cities. We are situated just 1 hour from Cologne, and 4 hours bus ride to Paris and Amsterdam. We also have a bicycle you can ride and may be able to take you out for local trips in our car when we have time.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image shows a group of people holding carved pumpkins in a living room, posing for a photo, with a warm and festive atmosphere.
The image shows four people standing on a beach, bundled up in winter clothing, with a cloudy sky and a forest in the background.
The image depicts a living room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window and a fireplace, with a bookshelf and a decorative vase on the wall. The room is well-lit and has a warm atmosphere.
The image depicts a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick wall, and a chandelier, featuring a sink, oven, and various cooking utensils, with a sunflower in a vase on the counter.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a fire pit in a backyard, surrounded by trees and a play structure, enjoying a warm outdoor gathering.
The image depicts a living room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window and a fireplace, with a bookshelf and a plant in the background. The room is well-lit and has a neutral color scheme.
A woman and two children are preparing food outdoors, using a large leaf as a cooking vessel, with a bowl of soup nearby.
The image depicts a rustic bathroom featuring a white bathtub with a wooden surround, a gold shower head, and a black pipe running along the wall.
A group of people gather around a fire pit in a backyard, enjoying each other\'s company, with some playing music and others socializing.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a tabletop game, with a board game and cards visible, surrounded by a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.
The image depicts a woman and a young girl posing for a selfie in a wooded area, surrounded by brown ferns and trees.
The image depicts a kitchen with a wooden workbench, chandelier, and various items on the bench and floor, set against a white wall with a window.

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