Work exchange opportunities in Germany

Work and travel in Germany: where to start?

Germany is a vast and diverse country, offering many options for a work exchange. In such a large country you can work in a hostel doing gardening, cleaning, kitchen chores or reception. You can help a farm or sanctuary with animal care and gardening. You can learn all about coffee as a barista. The list goes on! Besides, in your free time adventure awaits in cosmopolitan cities like Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg or in Germany’s amazing National Parks.

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How to work in exchange for free accommodation in Germany?

To work and travel in Germany, it’s important to choose a place that matches you! Work exchange in Germany goes from animal sanctuaries to social media for hostels, with a lot in between like babysitting, bartending, cleaning or reception. To pick the right one, think about natural talents you have or skills you want to learn. In our host list, you can filter positions according to required skills, host types, and other categories, so take your time to explore it and find the perfect place. 

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Work exchange in Germany with Worldpackers

Wanna find a hostel to work away in Germany? Every great journey starts with the first step: make your Worldpackers profile! There you can add the skills you are good at, the ones you want to learn, and those you haven’t mastered yet. Or maybe you want to start by checking our host list to see work exchange positions in Germany. Up to you. Live your life the way you want it! Make your dream trip happen by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community.

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