Urs Albrecht

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Actuellement, je suis

en voyage

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Hi
if any fellow workawayer in my area feels like a spontaneous meet-up, a chat or a bite, feel free to contact me. Even though I may be older than you, don't be shy - I won't bite.

Ma prochaine destination :
Nisí Skópelos, Greece - du Jul 2026 au Aoû 2026
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Description

I am a curious, open-minded cosmopolitan Swiss male and I have now taken an early retirement from professional life with assignments as an airline employee in Switzerland, UK, Tanzania and Japan. The last 23 years I was involved in developing and operating some 100 Serviced Apartments in Zurich, Switzerland, I am now open for new ventures as an allrounder, primarily in Europe. As a "Workawyer" I expect to discover new, unknown places and meet interesting people of all ages and personal backgrounds. Having grown up on a typical Swiss farm with animals of all kinds and grain, vegetable and fruit cultivations, I am not shying away from manual work. I am happy to work self-responsibly on my own as well as in a team.
In 2023 I have gained experience in two house/-dogsits in Switzerland through trustedhousesitters.com and a 7-week workaway stay in Greece. In 2024 two Workaway stays, one in Tuscany and another on the Caribbean Island of Dominica enriched my life. 2025 I was inactive for family reasons. 2026 a repeat Workaway stay in Tuscany and at present on Skopelos are my highlights.
And last but not least, despite my age I am young at heart and mind, fit, active in sports, with a healthy body, with a height of 1.88cm and a weight of 84 kg.
Centres d’intérêt

Cuisine et alimentation

Animaux

Fitness

Sports d’hiver

Technologie

Dev. durable

Dev. personnel

Politique/justice sociale

Soin des plantes

Animaux de compagnie

Activités en plein air

Nature

Montagne

Langues

Histoire

Randonnée

Jardinage

Ferme

Bricolage / artisanat

Cyclisme

Culture

Bénévolat

Menuiserie

Livres

Plage

Architecture
Langues

Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire
Italien: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
It is my aim to develop my basic skills in Italian or my intermediate French, as the case may be.

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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Éco-projets

Aider à la maison

Langues

J'ai des connaissances :

Projets DIY créatifs

Petits travaux d'entretien

Aider dans une ferme

S’occuper des animaux

Je peux apprendre aux autres :

Jardinage d'entretien

Accueil / tourisme

Aide informatique / Internet
Quelles sont vos compétences ?

As an operator of close to 100 Serviced Apartments, I was challenged daily with maintenance, repair and overhaul tasks. I therefore have a vast experience in solving problems which can arise daily in and around a property.
I am a passionate gardener and use my skills in my own two garden at home.
While having a hands on attitude and being used to manual work, I am also an experienced manager, with expertise in organising and motivating teams from house-keeping, guest relations, to marketing and administration/finance.
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Autres infos...

I love hiking, biking and skiing in my spare time.
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
- Régime alimentaire spécial

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26 oct. 2024

Laissé par l'hôte (Cat and off-grid home sitting ...) pour le workawayer ()

We were so lucky to have Urs take care of our home and our 4 cats for 7 weeks. From the moment we first spoke, we felt completely at ease knowing our house and cats would be in good hands. He showed so much care and attention to every detail.
He kept us informed, which made us confident that everything was under control, even from far away. He … read more

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17 oct. 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Cat and off-grid home sitting ...)

I had the great opportunity to sit the 4 cats and the off-grid home of Aleks and Matthias during the months of August and September 2024. To live in Dominica for 2 months and getting to know local people and explore its nature is an outstanding experience, I would not want to have missed. Upon arriving Aleks and Matthias introduced me and my … read more

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16 juil. 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Help with a long-term house ...)

I had the great opportunity to stay at Janine’s podere for a month. Janine assigned me the Villa Santi to live in, which made it a more than comfortable experience. With it’s somewhat remote location it is a great place to enjoy the nature and tranquility of Southern Maremma region. A Bar, Pizzeria and Restaurants are reached within a 10 minutes’ … read more

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13 juil. 2024

Laissé par l'hôte (Help with a long-term house ...) pour le workawayer ()

I had the pleasure of having Urs as my first Workawayer, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Urs is very friendly, educated, well-traveled, and open-minded, making him a delight to talk to. He's hardworking , reliable and has great practical skills.

Urs did an excellent job handling the trimmer, cutting the grass around the house, and … read more

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22 oct. 2023

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()

You can't find a more faithful, fun and friendly person than Urs. I had total confidence and peace about leaving him house, car, garden and dog. He took better care of it all than I ever could. I hope we will stay friends and meet again!

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21 oct. 2023

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Look after my dog and enjoy ...)

I had the wonderful opportunity to look after Monika’s house and Balto, her lovely furry companion from end of August till mid October 2023, while Monica was travelling. Her small, cute house offers all basic facilities and together with its wild garden it is a peaceful oasis. It is located in a safe, small rural settlement and offers in some … read more

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