Farm Bönigen, Switzerland

5.0
20 reviews20

Come help & learn in our organic Garden in the Swiss Alps!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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.
Expand your environmental consciousness
8 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Learn about sustainability
7 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
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.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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Availability

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We teach sustainable organic gardening and have small B&B . We produce heirloom tomato and vegetable seeds and seedlings which are sold at markets. We also have a large organic Garden where the goal is to create a socially responsible community project that feeds those involved and connects them to where the food comes from. We also need Help with cleaning/housekeeping and laundry. Come learn and have a great experience in the Swiss Alps!

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Fluent Spanish
  • Between 22 and 39 years old
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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20 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Developing environmental awareness
  • 7 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 13. Climate action

Australia

5

Liz is a bubbly person who is very keen for a chat. She makes you feel very welcome in her home. Great location. Work very fair. Would highly recommend and would love to go back.

1 day ago

Australia

5

We stayed for a month with Liz and had a great time! Liz is full of energy and was always suggesting things to do together or solo. The tasks were gardening and cleaning a few airbnbs, both not too difficult. Lots of delicious veggie foods to try and I enjoyed learning new recipes and preserving things in the kitchen in particular. Theres a lot to do in Interlaken and surrounds if you enjoy nature and hiking. We would love to return someday in summer or winter!

1 day ago

Australia

5

Liz treated us exceptionally well. It was everything we hoped for and more. We were with her for 2 months and LOVED every minute of the work and living in Interlarken. We worked 5 hours/day, 5 days a week and were given extra days off if we worked overtime. The food and accommodation was as promised. We would recommend this to anyone outdoorsy and excited about hiking, biking etc on their days off. Liz is a big character with lots of energy! We are happy to answer any questions from anyone. Thank you Liz we hope to see you again in the future ☺️

4 months ago

Australia

4

Interlaken was beautiful! We had a great stay and we're able to da few of the hikes with the schedule. It's worth mentioning that the work is 90% housekeeping and only 10% in the garden, so we were a little disappointed about that, but it was still a learning experience to see how air bnb's are run in the Alps. Lots of the food we ate came from the garden so the access to fresh food was amazing, Liz has loads of knowledge so it's great to ask her for tips for your own garden. It was a great experience and we're happy to answer any questions about it :)

3 months ago


elizabeth replied

Maddie was a super positive and energetic person to have around. She helped me a lot with her housekeeping, As I have injuries and need a lot of help with that. And she had great ideas and suggestions which we put into action. Finally her and the team are to thank for realizing my outdoor kitchen dream! 🥰🙏🤩💪

Mexico

5

This experience taught me more than I could have ever imagined, so I will treasure every single moment for the rest of my life. Liz is an amazing host and an even better human being. Be prepared to do tough but purposeful work. The location couldn't be better to explore beautiful Switzerland and be amazed by breathtaking views every day. Gracias por todo Liz!

11 months ago

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