Natur-Erlebnis-Hof, Weinberg, Tierhaltung / Viehzucht, Obstgarten, Bauernhof, Waldstück

Switzerland

23 • Updated 5 months ago

Willkommen auf unserem Hof im Zürcher Weinland! (English version below) Wir bieten WWOOFing auf dem Bungerthof und im Chloster 3 in Berg am Irchel. Wir sind mehr als ein Bio-Bauernhof: Als soziale Institution leben und arbeiten bei uns Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Hintergründen und besonderen Bedürfnissen zusammen. Uns ist wichtig, dass wir uns auf Augenhöhe begegnen – jede Person ist ein wertvoller Teil unserer Gemeinschaft. Das erwartet dich bei uns: Kleiner Biohof (7 ha) mit: Milchschafen und Lämmern Geflügel Hochstamm-Obstbäumen, Rebberg Beeren-, Kräuter- & Lerngarten Zusammenarbeit mit einer Greifvogelstation (Naturschutz ) Vielfältige Einblicke in ökologische Landwirtschaft & Gemeinschaftsleben Deine Mithilfe: Garten, Obst & Beerenanbau Ernten & Verarbeiten (z. B. Käse, Produkte) Mithilfe im Hoflädeli Allgemeine Hofarbeiten Unsere Werte: Bio nach Bio Suisse (Knospe) Förderung von Biodiversität (Hecken, Nisthilfen, Hochstammkulturen) Inklusion & gemeinschaftliches Arbeiten Jede*r wird gebraucht – wir gestalten gemeinsam unseren Alltag Projekt Chloster3: Ein historisches Gebäude (16. Jh.), das wir zu einem Ort für Bildung, Begegnung und nachhaltiges Leben entwickeln. Praktisches: Anreise: Montag–Samstag Sonntag meist frei (für lokale WWOOFer auch Einsätze möglich) Das bieten wir dir: Eigenes Zimmer in einem historischen Bauernhaus Gemeinschaftsküche, Bad, Waschraum und WLAN Verpflegung inklusive Essen: Gemeinsames Mittagessen für das ganze Team Frühstück und Abendessen bereitest du selbst zu (wir stellen die Lebensmittel zur Verfügung) Arbeitszeit: In der Regel 5 Tage pro Woche, ca. 6 Stunden pro Tag Wenn am Wochenende gearbeitet wird, kannst du freie Tage unter der Woche nehmen Wenn du möchtest, kannst du dich auch darüber hinaus einbringen -> English version: Welcome to our farm in the Zurich Weinland! We offer WWOOFing at Bungerthof and Chloster 3 in Berg am Irchel, Switzerland. We are more than an organic farm: we are also a social institution where people with diverse backgrounds and special needs live and work together. We value working together on equal footing – everyone is an important part of our community. What you can expect: Small organic farm (7 ha) with: Dairy sheep and lambs Poultry Traditional orchards & vineyard Berry, herb & learning garden Cooperation with a bird of prey station (nature conservation ) Hands-on experience in organic farming & community life Your help: Gardening, fruit & berry cultivation Harvesting & processing products Supporting our farm shop General farm tasks Our values: Organic farming according to Bio Suisse standards Strong focus on biodiversity Inclusion & community living Everyone is needed – we build our daily life together Chloster3 project: A 16th-century historical building we are transforming into a place for education, community, and sustainable living. Practical info: Arrival: Monday–Saturday Sundays usually free (local WWOOFers may join regularly) What we offer: Your own room in a historic farmhouse Shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and Wi-Fi Food provided for all WWOOFers Meals: Lunch is cooked for the whole team Breakfast and dinner are self-organized (We provide the food) Working hours: Usually 5 days per week, around 6 hours per day If you work on weekends, you can take days off during the week You are always welcome to contribute more if you like

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Poultry farming

Sheep or goat farming

Viticulture

Flower farming

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Beer, cider, wine, or juice making

Bakery

Methods or systems

Biological pest control

Holistic management

Permaculture

Host type

Production farm

Certified organic

7 Hectares | 17.3 Acres

Accommodation

4+ WWOOFers

Bedroom

Camper / RV

Campsite

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Length of stay

3-4 weeks

Over a month

Madeleine

Member since 2020

Languages spoken: English, German

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Response rate: 88% Response time: typically within 5 days

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Switzerland

Der BungertHof ist mit ÖV von Winterthur oder Zürich gut erreichbar: • Von Zürich HB oder Zürich Flughafen mit der S 24 nach Andelfingen, dann mit dem Bus 677 nach Berg am Irchel. • Von Zürich HB über Winterthur mit der S 12 bis nach Hettlingen, dann mi

My past WWOOFers

Chao Ying

September 2026 • Taiwan

Lu Chia

September 2026 • Taiwan

Benjamin

June 2026 • 85 - Vendée, France

Hazel

June 2026 • Singapore

Brigham

May 2026 • Utah, United States

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Hazel

Singapore • August 2026

I procrastinated writing this review as my way of holding on to this experience and refusing to close this chapter. The love and growth here is unique, invaluable and unattainable elsewhere. One of my favourite memories happened in my first week here, where the team learnt that I loved strawberries and laughed at me for buying a box of strawberries from the supermarket - when it was already strawberry harvesting season the very next week. That sunday, one of the community members picked the very first ripe strawberry of the season and passed it to Madeleine. Madeleine cut that one strawberry in half and shared it with me. That was my very first, fresh strawberry, ahead of the plenty I was going to snack on in the coming weeks. Through the split strawberry there was a sense of neighbourliness and community. I immediately knew I was being cared for, even on this faraway land 10,000 kilometers away from home. I cannot thank this place enough for allowing me to be a part of their story. I once asked Gosia why she works here, and part of her response was 'I don't care if you have no arm or no leg, I'm happy you're here'. Through the various language divides you get reminded that love, laughter and kindness transcend language barriers. They accept you as you are. You get reminded that life does not have to be that complicated. Apologies for turning this review into a love letter. I cannot wait to for when I'll be back at this farm. In the meantime, I wish them the very best!

Reply from Madeleine

Hazel arrived and immediately became part of the team. She was very open and warm! Hazel took on every task with enthusiasm and carried them out very reliably. After just a few days, I was able to give her full responsibility for the goslings, and she cared for the animals lovingly and responsibly. In addition to her hard work and truly helpful support, she’s a very special person. She joined us in all our activities, and we had a lot of fun with her in our free time, too. We would welcome Hazel back to the farm anytime.

Benjamin

France • June 2026

Such an amazing stay with Madeleine and the whole team ! I absolutely did not see the 5 weeks go by. I already miss the farm, the food, the people, the geese, the chicken, ... (but not the sheep ;) ). Thank you for everything and I hope to see you again.

Reply from Madeleine

Benjamin was a very friendly and funny young man. He pitched in wherever he could and helped keep the team in good spirits—and on top of that, he’s hardworking, strong, and climbs fruit trees with ease! ;) We’d love to have you back sometime. Our gooselady misses him especially...

Kemal

Türkiye • April 2026

My advice to WWOOF members is that no matter which farm you go to (and I mean all farms), plan your trip so it doesn't take more than two weeks.

ChengYu

Taiwan • February 2026

A brilliant time in BungertHof!!! This farm could be a perfect choice to stay with no regrets. 🧑‍🌾This farm is organized by staffs who are generous and hospitable. They gave me a lot of food and tips about buying train tickets. They are also flexible with working arrangements. When I was asked to hard work, they checked your status. When I was suffering from fever, they offered me a sick leave and herbs. They even provided me with a extra holiday to explore regions nearby. In a nutshell, working with the staff could lead you a great experience. 🌍The place nearby is quite nice! Remote as the site you see on the map, public transportation in Switzerland works perfectly! You can reach Zurich in 80 minutes. Or you can visit the nearest spot, Rhinefall. All in all, it’s a rural town with tranquility and access to the cities. 🛏️About the accommodation, wow, I could say it’s the most special experience I’ve ever had. I lived in Chileweg 4, the 16th century house where it’s 2 minutes away from the main one. The house strikes me as a vintage mansion. But don’t worry about the cleanliness. I got a good feeling about it. 🌟Overall, five stars all the way! I highly recommend you to contribute your strength and time in BungertHof. And I think you will have the same thoughts after WWOOFing here——Wanna go again!

Reply from Madeleine

This was Lennon’s second visit to our farm, and this time he stayed a little longer. It was like having a good friend come back. Lennon is extremely conscientious and reliable; he does all his work very thoroughly and has never complained about any of it. He’s very curious and asks questions so he can understand why things are done a certain way. Lennon has always shown great respect toward everyone and has taken good care of new WWOOFers. Lennon is a very interesting man, and we really enjoyed our conversations and laughter with him.

Roderick

United States • February 2026

Thank you thank you thank you! Such a wonderful place with wonderful people who are so welcoming to their community. With so many different options of tasks along with delicious farm to table meals and comfortable accommodations, this was a dream Wwoof. I cant emphasis enough how much hosts truly can make a wwoof experience and you all are top tier with such a wonderful program. My intent with the wwoofs I explore is to learn as much as I can on how to "live off the land" and this place gives you all of that and more. From the opportunity to work in the chicken "coop/barn" to helping with the many different pastures and sheeps to the multiple gardnes (herb and veggies) and the many fruit trees, there was never a dull moment. I even loved that we had the option and opportunity to help in the industrial kitchen where Bungerthof makes their own tea blends (all from the herbs in the garden), breads, and other delicious desserts and syrups. Such a pleasure to have had the opportunity to spend a couple of months here and hope to make it back again one day. Love yall IMMENSELY!

Elizabeth

Singapore • November 2025

I spent 3 weeks with Madeleine and the Bungerthorf team and it was definitely something I will hold very close to my heart. Firstly, the farm was big and beautiful, with all sorts of animals ranging from poultry to sheep, to cats - the work entailed us feeding the sheep, poultry alongside a lot of gardening and wood work. Secondly, the people were amazingly kind and fun - the conversations we had over lunch never failed to make me leave the table with my heart and stomach full! Above all, it's a place where social worker, civil workers, animals and nature come together to create an environment that is loving and productive I will definitely be back soon!