Potato lovers required help in our potato farm-hotel

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Connect with international travelers: 49 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 43 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

30h

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.

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What you get

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are a community of potato lovers in the north of Germany. Our passion is cultivating potatoes from all over the world, cooking tasty dishes and serving them to our guests. We run the one and only potato farm hotel in Germany. Every day we repair, renovate and finish building things. In addition, we fell trees and chop wood. If you are a handyman, then you are more than welcome to help us. We plan with 5 days a week and 6 hours per day.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner German
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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62 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

49 Meeting international travelers
43 Get in touch with nature
42 Immersing in the local culture
35 Meeting locals
28 Practicing English
8 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

26 3. Good health and well-being
21 15. Life on land
14 7. Affordable and clean energy

Dayanna

Spain

Overall, I had a positive experience. The place is surrounded by nature, making it a great spot if you want to disconnect, slow down, and have some quiet time for yourself to think with clarity. That said, I think the experience could be improved with a bit more guidance and organization. For example, some things like writing down your working hours weren't clearly explained at first, so a short orientation or clearer communication would make things smoother for new volunteers.

27 days ago

Olaf replied

You won't believe it, but we explained every week how and where all colleagues have to clock in and out :-)

Francesca

Italy

This experience helped me a lot to get to know myself and improve my mental wellbeing. I recommend this kind of experience to everyone, especially in this place where I was able to meet wonderful people and Olaf, the owner. Olaf is a genuine and very welcoming person who immediately made me feel at home. I can't wait to return to this place.

about 1 month ago

Casey

United States

I had a very nice experience volunteering here! The hotel and it's surroundings are very natural and peaceful, making it a good place to go to for some time away or to focus on yourself. If you come for a month they usually want you to try two different jobs, each for two weeks, which can be very helpful to learn about different aspects of the hotel! However, it is important to keep in mind that you may not do what you signed up for for the whole time and that you will have to communicate what works for you. Overall, I'm grateful for this experience and what it has taught me!

about 1 month ago

Hassan

Bahrain

I had a great time volunteering at Kartoffel Hotel. Olaf and the team were incredibly kind and welcoming, making me feel right at home from the start. I got the chance to try a variety of tasks and was trusted with real responsibilities, which boosted my confidence. The environment is beautiful, the nature, fresh air, and beautiful scenery make it the perfect place to unwind and disconnect. The food was delicious and healthy, the working hours were always respected, and the overall energy of the place is so vibrant and positive. I highly recommend this experience!

3 months ago

Rotem

Israel

Spent close to a month at the potato hotel doing kitchen work and landscaping. It was a very fun experience working with other international travelers while Olaf was very nice and welcoming. Be aware that depending on the time of year it could get slow and boring in some days, but take it as a good thing because its more time for yourself.

5 months ago

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