- Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom
- Jul 11, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018
Beautiful Graz.
Thank you so much, Birgitta, Andreas, Lukas & Anna for a lovely exchange in your apartment. Graz is a beautiful city & so easy to explore on foot. Our two little side trips to Vienna & Schladming by the very efficient Flixbus were just perfect & we didn't miss having a car as the public transport was so good. In fact, it was very relaxing not driving. Your apartment was so comfortable and easy to live in & there was so much space available for us. It was great to meet you all at the airport & to hear what Lukas & Anna had enjoyed about their holiday in Dorset. Finally, thank you so much for watering the garden endlessly - not an simple task this summer.
Near the Old Town of Graz, wonderful view
Austria - Steiermark - Graz
ID : AT15009
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 27/Mar/2020
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We are
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Contact exchange Member
We are a family of four. Andreas is working for Magna Steyr in Graz as head of the fire brigade and plant security service . Birgitta is working as a social worker in a hospital - she loves reading and gardening. Lukas ist 15 - he loves photographing (urban photography and lost places) and filming. Anna is 12 and loves singing and playing in a theatre group. Since our children are still attending school we are mainly bound to school holidays for exchanges. We all love to travel and are open to all offers!
About us
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Seniors,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Social Worker / Head of Fire brigade
Our personal links
Graz has a beautiful old town
The kitchen
Living room
Main bedroom
The boy´s room with one high bed 1.40m wide
The girl room
Home exchange in Dorset 2018
The church of Herz Jesu is only a few minutes away
City center is reached in about 15 min. by foot
Many cafes and restaurants to relax
View down to the main square
"Island in the Mur",where you can go for a drink
Nice cafe only 15 min.walk from home
Walking tours with a view around Graz
The famous "Weinstraße" in the south of Styria
Upper Styria is within 1,5 hours reach
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Youth Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Car Exchange is not offered
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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| Oct 1, 2020 - Nov 8, 2020 | London, Vereinigtes Königreich | Brighton, Vereinigtes Königreich |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
WE ALREADY HAVE AN ARRANGEMENT FOR SUMMER 2019 !! We are open to offers for summer 2020! We would like to visit London in autumn 2020!
We are always open for a youth exchange - our son Lukas (16) would specially like to visit a northern region
We live in a 120 m2 flat in the vicinity of the Old Town of Graz with a wonderful view of the city.
Our apartment has 3 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom (shower) and seperate toilet.All together 6-7 people can sleep comfortably in our flat. In the boys room there is a 1,40m wide loft bed and one "normal" bed. There are two beds in the girls room - additional there is a sliding mattress in the girls room for another person or for younger children. Our children are 16 and 13 years old, so a child-friendly equipment is to your use, including rocking and swing devices in the childrens room.
City Center can be reached in 15 min.by foot or 5 min.by tram (tram-stop is only 2 min.walk away).Smaller shops are nearby, bigger shopping centers are either in the city or on the edge of town and easily reached by public transport. Several nice playgrounds for children are in walking distance from our flat.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- View
- Elevator Access
- Equipped for Children
- Heating
- Garage
- Parking included
Entertainment
- DVD
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live close to the city center - a walk of 15 minutes will take you directly to the main square. A lot of nice cafes can be reached in short distance or combined with longer walks through parks or forests. If you´re tired of walking, buses and trams will take you through the city and beyond.
The opera house and the theatre are nearby and in summer there are always a lot of concerts and other attractions going on in Graz.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Tram
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Graz is the second-biggest city in Austria - it has a famous old town and offers a lot of cultural highlights and mediterrean life style. Graz,being the capital of Styria, is an ideal place to take excursions to interesting places - a lot of hills, mountains and a range of thermal spas are less than an hours drive away. Day trips to Vienna (200 km)and Salzburg (280 km) are possible. Even trips to Italy and Croatia are within 4-5 hours reach.
To get some impressions, the following websites might be helpful:
http://www.graztourismus.at/cms/ziel/2865539/DE/
http://www.steiermark.com/de/
http://www.steiermark.at/
http://www.austria.at/
http://www.austria.info/uk
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our family loves nature and since we live in a city throughout the year, we prefer more quiet destinations in our holidays. However we are always open to new suggestions - we love the sea, the countryside, but sometimes also big cities. Just surprise us - we will think about all ideas carefully and we will answer to all offers !
We will treat your home with care and respect and trust that you will do likewise!
For our guests we will provide a map with information at home and if you have any special interests please let us know!
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Car Exchange
- Car Exchange is not offered
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
- Youth Exchange
Youth Exchange
- Year of Birth: 2002
- Languages : English,German, Spanish
- Looking for: England, Kanada,Island, USA
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