Rob & Diana
Canada
Jul 27, 2018 - Aug 15, 2018
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Family of three with daughter Paula 12 years old. Hans is in public service, Alexandra works as head of education and fundraising in a municipal museum.
So far, we had 5 exchanges: 3 with France, one with Italy and one with Canada.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Public Service / Arts Manager
Our pets
cat Max
Rob & Diana
Canada
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | New York, USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our newly (2007) built 130sqm split level apartment sits on top of a fin-de-siecle building, just 20 minutes walk or three subway stops from Vienna's historic centre. A subway stop is in our street. 2 bedrooms, 2 decks, one of them on the rooftop. All supermarkets and conveniences are less than five minutes walking away. The house is in a very quiet and calm sidestreet with hardly any car traffic at all, yet a nice shopping street is just steps away. As we live here, all appliances and furniture is of high standard and fully functional. New: A/C in the guest room.
SEEKING EXCHANGE IN JULY OR AUGUST 2019 (UP TO 4 WEEKS) WITH ICELAND, SCANDINAVIA, SCOTLAND, IRELAND OR FRANCE.
EITHER SIMULTANOUSLY OR NON-SIMULTANEOUSLY, WITH OUR APARTMENT OPEN FOR VISITORS CHRISTMAS 2018/19 OR CHRISTMAS 2019/20.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Vienna has enough attractions to keep you busy for a few weeks. There's Schönbrunn castle with one of Europe's best zoos, there are museums of world fame like the Kunsthistorisches Museum, there's the cathedral (3 minutes by subway from our apartment) and and and. Budapest and Salzburg are three hours trainride away, Prague is 4,5 hours, Venice 7 hours just to name a few possible city-daytrips. With the Alps beginning at Vienna's doorsteps, mountain enthusiasts can go to remote Alpine regions within a couple of hours.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
just 20 minutes walk or three subway stops from Vienna's historic centre, all supermarkets and conveniences less than five minutes walking away. The house is in a very quiet and calm sidestreet with hardly any car traffic at all, yet a nice shopping street is just steps away.
Needless to say, Vienna is packed with historic attractions, like Schönbrunn palace, Museums etcetc.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Our budgie Trixi needs very little attention: fresh food and water every now and then and a clean cage every 2 weeks.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Family of three with daughter Paula 12 years old. Hans is in public service, Alexandra works as head of education and fundraising in a municipal museum.
So far, we had 5 exchanges: 3 with France, one with Italy and one with Canada.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Public Service / Arts Manager
Our pets
cat Max
Rob & Diana
Canada
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