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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
10 Feb 2026
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Feedback
17
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Description
We are an enterprising, lively and hearty family with three children (girls (9and 6 years), boy (8) and a dog. We live in a big house with a garden and fruit trees and would be happy to get some support!
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Light gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a very idyllic, Swiss village. You can also make use of the great public transport system and travel easily through Switzerland and discover new favorite places! We are happy to give you information and tips!
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Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for a helpful person that maybe speak French with us, loves cooking, play with the children and dog and supports us in our everyday life. Your "tasks" include for example: Cooking, playing with the children, walking the dog from time to time and help us in the house and garden.
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Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
tu parles francais? Parfait! nous cherchons quelqu un qui ,parle francais avec nous enfants et avec nous;) nous sommes debutants . juste parle ;)Ce texte est traduit par GOOgle ;) -
Accommodation
Your accomodation is a room with your private bathroom en suite. We eat 3 times daily with the family and have snacks inbetween.
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What else ...
We are connected to a very good public transport network. In just 30 minutes you can reach, for example, the extremely charming city of Basel, in 1h you are in Zurich or Berne or Luzern and also France and Germany are only a stone's throw away from us. You are also welcome to use our e-bikes to comfortably explore the enchanting landscape of Basel-Country and enjoy the view on the high and impressive Swiss mountains.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
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Can possibly accept pets
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
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Feedback (9)
The six weeks you spent with us were absolutely wonderful. From day one, you provided us with strong and valuable support. You looked after the children with great care,brouht them to kindergarten, went long walking with Merlin, and prepared deliciois lunches for us. we all loved your cooking and we already miss it very much.
Your … read more
I planned to stay for a month but ended up adding another week just because I had such a great time. And still, it wasn’t long enough and I already miss everyone.
The kids are really sweet and open-minded and I really enjoyed the mornings together and then walking them to the kindergarden or playing games, … read more
We are really happy, that we got to know you and that we could have you here for 5 weeks. During this time you played, laughed, read , painted beautiful pictures and baked with our kids and comforted them. Our dog loved the nice walks with you and the chicken were also happy to have you here :)
You are a great cook! We love your food … read more
We played with the cute and energetic children, went to the garden,
cooked Japanese food, treated me to Swiss food,
and took me to many places.
It was a valuable experience.
Every day was so much fun!!!
The children taught us a lot. There is a lot to learn from children.thank you☺️🫶🏻
Esther and Jorg taught me a lot about … read more
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The six weeks you spent with us were absolutely wonderful. From day one, you provided us with strong and valuable support. You looked after the children with great care,brouht them to kindergarten, went long walking with Merlin, and prepared deliciois lunches for us. we all loved your cooking and we already miss it very much.
Your … read more
I planned to stay for a month but ended up adding another week just because I had such a great time. And still, it wasn’t long enough and I already miss everyone.
The kids are really sweet and open-minded and I really enjoyed the mornings together and then walking them to the kindergarden or playing games, … read more
We are really happy, that we got to know you and that we could have you here for 5 weeks. During this time you played, laughed, read , painted beautiful pictures and baked with our kids and comforted them. Our dog loved the nice walks with you and the chicken were also happy to have you here :)
You are a great cook! We love your food … read more
We played with the cute and energetic children, went to the garden,
cooked Japanese food, treated me to Swiss food,
and took me to many places.
It was a valuable experience.
Every day was so much fun!!!
The children taught us a lot. There is a lot to learn from children.thank you☺️🫶🏻
Esther and Jorg taught me a lot about … read more
It was nice to have you at home.
The whole family is very warm and helpful and uncomplicated.
You have conjured every day, a meal on the table. We are still dreaming of the food you prepared for us;)
We are happy to met everyone from your Family. You were wonderful to us and the animals . Ouer childeren loved your Kids :) Made them … read more
Staying with Esther, Jorg and their beautiful family turned to an unforgetable experinece.
We had so much fun together, wehether playing at home, hiking, playing outside and just chat into the night.
We are so happy we had the chance to meet you and the opportunity you gave us to have a window into your life.
We feel … read more
A whole family an example of education, affection, respect and love!
What a joy to be able to be with you for almost two weeks!! It was a dream!!!! A pleasure to be a volunteer in there!
Sweet funny and smart kids, friendly and cute dog, comfortable and stunning place... the hosts 5 stars for sure!! :-)))
And the … read more
Nice that you and Kira found the way to us. You are a happy, aktive, talkative, smiling Person. You helped us where we needed hlep.... with the dog, children, household and got us new cooking ideas and happy movement motivations. Your dog is friendly to people and children. Thank you.
We wish you many wonderful moments . You are … read more
The time you spend at our home with our family was very relaxing and we shared great moments with you. You're working very independently and always courteously, just awesome. You being with us was a big enrichment for our 3 kids and our dog we couldn't ask for more. Vicii, your dog is extremely friendly, well behaved, and does great … read more
I really enjoyed spending 3 and a half months with your family. I always felt comfortable. I was able to improve my German and get used to Swiss German. I loved spending time with the children and playing with them. The village of Rickenbach is very nice to walk around with Merlin the dog. I miss you very much, especially … read more
It was very nice to habe you around us. You helped me to look after the children and played with them a lot. You also helpt me with housekeeping, kitchen, laundry.... and went regularly walking with our dog. The youngest girl liked you very very much and didn't want to let you go.
Hope to see you again. we wish you a lot of fun and … read more
It was nice to have you in our house.
You played music and sang in german and in mandarin with the children . The children enjoyed the time with you very much. You read books for them and built a snowman . you also looked very great after our dog and gave him a lot of love ;)
You helped me tidy up,do laundry and also shopping … read more
native way. The kids were at first a little bit shy, but after three weeks we sang we … read more
Nice that you have visit us. We really enjoyed the time with you. You made for us always a fine meal and looked for the children and the dog. We already miss your fine home made breads and jams and of course your new food ideas. We wish you the best for the future and you are welcome to visit us again. greetings from the Familiy
