Farmstay Hirschwang a.d.Rax, Austria

4.0
(5 reviews)5

Help on our farm and enjoy AustrianOrientalLifestyle in nature

Help a sustainable project
3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
4 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability

Oct
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Feb
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Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

We are a colorful Austro-Oriental family living in a historic 150-year-old estate at the foot of the Alps. Join our daily life 100km south of Vienna! We need help with our garden, house projects, and animals (sheep, goats, bees). In exchange, enjoy fusion food, our pool, and the stunning Rax/Schneeberg mountains. Perfect for nature lovers seeking authentic cultural exchange and a peaceful atmosphere. Come as a helper, stay as a friend!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Practicing English
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 15. Life on land
Isabel

Argentina

5

Since the first videocall and first day I felt super welcomed. We bonded nicely with Feri and Lise, who made me feel at home 💖 They cook fantastic food, so when we shared meals, I knew it wouldn't disappoint. Feri made traditional palestinian food and invited us to cook with him, which I really appreciated. I also shared with two other volunteers and we did a great team, so working was enjoyable. The tasks are farm work, which I loved, so expect hard work, as in any project of this kind.

10 days ago

Lina

Germany

5

Lise and Feri live at an incredible place! The nature, the animals (31 sheep, 2 goats, a cat and a dog) are amazing and it was a beautiful experience. There are a lot of hiking trails near and Vienna is only about 1,5 hours away, so there's a lot to explore in your free time. There are only a few tasks that need to be done every day, so throughout the day they'll give you tasks like cleaning the guest rooms, tidying up the place outside or some repairing/ renovating stuff. There's no clear structure, meaning that there's sometimes more, sometimes less to do. I would definitely recommend it!⛰️💕

about 2 months ago

Lita

Taiwan

5

This was my first volunteer experience. I had a wonderful time here. Lise and Feri are so friendly. The animals are also very cute and energetic. I learned a lot about cooking, nature, sheep and gardening. I really like the food Lise and Feri made. They were very yummy😋 Thank you Lise and Feri. It was an amazing experience to stay on your farm. I will always remember.

2 months ago

Anna

Ukraine

3

Good accommodation, all necessaries included and beautiful nature. Vegans: expect to cook for yourself using basic ingredients. Always double-check meals hosts offer, as they mix up vegan/vegetarian. The work is physically demanding (like cleaning stables) and can exceed agreed hours, so strong boundaries are essential. You might be asked to help on days off, but they respect it if you decline. 'Flexible' hours still include strict daily chores and unexpected tasks that keep you on your toes. Hosts are cheerful but disorganized with planning, so communicate your limits clearly!

4 months ago

Oleksandr

Ukraine

3

Interesting but tough experience. I enjoyed farm life, caring for sheep and goats, hiking and cooking. The work is exhausting, we shoveled manure for days, and my back pain was dismissed as "dramatizing". There's no schedule. Despite a 5-hour agreement, you're on-call 7:30 AM-8 PM for random tasks. You must fiercely defend your working time and days off. If you're vegan or have a special diet, meals aren't provided (we have 5 in two weeks), you only get cheap basics to cook yourself. Cherry on top - the host badmouths about her volunteers, expect her to gossip about you next.

4 months ago

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