Familienbauernhof

Switzerland

122 • Updated 7 months ago

English version further down. Unser Hof liegt nahe vom Bodensee auf einem Hügel 640m ü.M. Du wirst eine wunderbare Rundsicht haben. Mit 18ha ist unser Betrieb weder zu gross, noch zu klein. Unser Hauptbetriebszweig ist die Hirschzucht, aber wir haben auch Pferde, Kühe (während der Vegetationszeit und guten Witterungsbedingungen), Kaninchen und Hühner. Wir bauen eine Baumnussanlage mit über 100 Baumnussbäumen, 400 echte Lavendelbüsche, sowie 700 Apfelbäume. 5 ha Ackerbau mit verschiedenen Getreidesorten. Schule auf dem Bauernhof ist im Aufbau, sowie Bed & Breakfast. Our farm is located near by lake Konstanz, on a hill 640 m a.s.l. You will have a wonderful 360° view. With 18 ha it is a farm not too big and not too small. Our main business is the breeding of deers, but we have also horses, cows (in the Sommertime), rabbits and chicken on our farm. We also start the production of walnuts with more than 100 trees, 400 true lavendar bushes, and a plantage of appletrees (700 pcs). On 5 ha we produce different sorts of corn. Schooling on the farm is being prepared (kind of farmer school) and Bed & Breakfast. (9225) Organische Methoden: schonende Bodenbearbeitung, keine Gifte Zertifizierungen: Bio Swiss Knospe Laufende Projekte: Zur Zeit wollen wir einen Holzzaun für unsere American Mini Horses bauen. ....den Wald aufräumen........den Hirschunterstand verstärken und vergrössern......ein Himmelbett für die Blumenwiese bauen......den neuen Reitplatz mit Büschen bepflanzen und und und..... 1001 Ideen warten auf ihre Umsetztung! Internetzugang vorhanden

Learning opportunities

Fruit or nut farming

Grain farming

Poultry farming

Cattle farming

Sheep or goat farming

Forestry

Flower farming

Seed saving or production

Natural cosmetics fabrication

Traditional crafts

Methods or systems

Holistic management

Host type

Production farm

Certified organic

18 Hectares | 44.5 Acres

Accommodation

3 WWOOFers

Bedroom

Camper / RV

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Over a month

Susann + Gert

Member since 2019

Languages spoken: English, German

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Switzerland

Vom Flughafen Zürich mit dem Zug zum Bahnhof Hauptwil. Von dort holen wir Euch ab. From the Airport Zürich by train to Trainstation Hauptwil. There we pick you up.

My past WWOOFers

Clément

August 2026 • 63 - Puy-de-Dôme, France

Manuel

July 2026 • Niedersachsen, Germany

Andrea

July 2026 • Mexico

Julia

July 2026 • California, United States

Katia

June 2026 • Quebec, Canada

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Andrea

Mexico • July 2026

Susan and Gert are very nice, they have a beautiful farm were you will learn a lot about animals, fields and all kinds of day to day farm tasks. It’s hard work but you will also have lots of free time as well. The views from the farm are beautiful and the woods arounds are very nice to walk around. Susan’s food is great, you will always have a nice meal to enjoy! The animals in the farm are all so cute and friendly, you’ll learn so much about them on the different tasas. Lily and Farina will always be in my heart. Seize the opportunity to learn, ask questions if you have any, and listen. I very much recomend this farm if you’re someone that likes nature, is willing to work and learn about how a farm works and are independent.

Manuel

Germany • July 2026

I had two wonderful weeks at Hirschhof. Susan and Gerd gave me such a warm welcome and made sure I felt comfortable throughout my stay. The food was plentiful and delicious, the surrounding landscape is beautiful, and there’s so much to explore. Working with the animals was a real pleasure. Spending time with the horses, in particular, showed me how much you can learn about yourself. I will definitely come back.

Julia

United States • July 2026

Susann and Gert were so gracious, welcoming me into their homing and teaching me the Frohburg farm ways. Their warmth, funny stories, delicious meals & extensive Swiss knowledge were very much appreciated. Their cats are also adorable and very cuddly.

Katia

Canada • July 2026

We loved our stay at Frohburg! The days are structured and Susann and Gert are welcoming from the get go. We took care of the animals in the early morning and afternoon, and during the morning we would complete various tasks like collecting hay and cleaning. On our days off we could visit the beautiful surroundings. We wil miss the amazing meals and all of the animals.

Kira

United States • June 2026

My friend and I had a very mixed experience at this farm. We only stayed 2 days and left early because it wasn’t a good fit. Most of the reviews are very positive, so we were surprised and hope we just had an outlying experience. Work included feeding and cleaning up after the animals (horses, mini horses, deer, chickens, and rabbits) and weeding. The work itself was enjoyable, and the farm is beautiful in a great location. Work is more time intensive than typical WWOOF guidelines (20–30 hrs/week); this farm is 36 hrs/week (6 hrs/day, 6 days/week). The reason we left was several uncomfortable confrontations and interactions with our host, Susann. Much of this seemed to come down to miscommunication, but we weren’t able to resolve the issues. One thing that made us uncomfortable was being asked not to bring our phones when dropped off in a lavender field for 3 hours even after saying we wanted them for safety in case of an emergency. We also had disagreements due to miscommunication about work times. On the first day, I started an hour late one afternoon because of a misunderstanding about when I was supposed to work. Susann was very upset and said some pretty rude things, which set us off on the wrong foot. The work with the animals was enjoyable, and the food was solid. Overall, we left feeling uncomfortable because the environment was too tense to stay. Given the many positive reviews, I think we may have had a one-off experience. I’d recommend asking lots of questions a...

Reply from Susann + Gert

We interview every Woofer and explain the work schedule, days off, and cell phone use, as well as what to expect while staying with us. Unfortunately, they didn’t listen carefully (if you ask questions, you should also take notes on the answers). We really appreciate it when people focus on their work and don’t spend their time texting or playing games (which was also discussed at length and confirmed during the interview). Of course, both of them had their cell phones with them at the lavender field (2 hours) even though we’d agreed otherwise (our tasks rotate every two hours). She’s right that they misunderstood a great deal. Their ability to absorb and apply information was limited. It was also disconcerting that she sat on the terrace for an hour playing on her phone and watching the others work, without realizing she was actually supposed to be helping out—even though she was asked to do so several times (her friend understood and joined in with the work). Of course, several people then reminded her again of the work schedule, without getting “rude.” She’s right that they left on the second day. They also forgot to mention that they enjoyed a delicious lunch in a good atmosphere without mentioning that they would be packing up and leaving right after. Unfortunately, they also forgot to clean their room and the bathroom. We’re looking for motivated, dedicated, friendly, cheerful, helpful, and curious Woofers who have a good sense of self-awareness.

Jacob

United States • June 2026

Susann and Gert are some of the most amazing people I've ever met! Ever meal was spent with laughter and good food. They are very down to earth and wise and if you pay attention you can learn a lot from them. It was an amazing experience and I 1000% would love to come back next chance I get.