Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 26/Mar/2020
Wir sind ein Paar im besten Alter (56 und 61 Jahre alt ) berufstätig, neugierig die Welt kennen zu lernen. Verreisen sehr gerne und haben bisher schon Kanada lieben gelernt.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Physiotherapeutin und Lehrer
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Haus
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is a restful oasis situated in the lively Ruhr area with nis´ce surroundings. Essen, was the Europe´s Cultural Capital 2010, close by the "Zeche Zollverein" is a world heritage site and one of many Industrial ,useums in North Rhine Westphalia. An innovative misture of culture, science, architecture and nature. Essen-Kettwig is agreen starting point to discover WEstern Germany and the neighboring countries. The Netherlands with the Northsea (2 h) and Amsterdam (1,5 h), Belgium- Brussels and Ghent (2,5h ) even France-Paris (3,5 h) or Boulogne Sur Mer only 4 hours.For short trips you can combine cheap flights from the international Airport Dusseldorf (20 min.by car or 30 min. by public transfer).
Historical places (castles, roman ruins) and famous cities are clos by (Essen, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Xanten, Münster,Aachen) and dont´t forget the wonderful Romantik Rhine Valley, the famous Loreley and the "Drachenfels". There are a lot of events all year round in Dusseldorf or Essen: concerts, theatres, fantastic expositions, musicals ("Starlight Express" in Bochum; "Dance of the Vampires" in Oberhausen) ballett in the "Aalto theatre" in Essen or classic concerts in the "Philharmonie Essen". in a small area you can find more than 200 museums (Folkwangmuseum, Bergbaumuseum, Neandertalmuseum; Römermuseum, Archäologiemuseum; Römisch-Germanisches Museum and so on), leisure parks (Movie Park, Phantasialand, Toverland) shopping malls (luuxirious "Koenigsallee" or Limbecker Galeries" or "CentroO"), zoos ("Zoom" in Gelsenkirchen, "Sealife" Oberhausen.
You can do watersports and boat trips on the Essen´s own Lake Baldeney or on the "Sechs Seenplatte" (six lakes) in Duisburg. You can also visit old castles , hike or bike nearby (forrest within walking distance) or in the beautiful "Sauerland" There is something for everybody what he wants entertainment, adventure and recreation. Dusseldorf and Cologne are cities with a lot of history, where you can enjoy the famous " german old beer" from different brewery. in 1 1/2 hour you can reach the city of Aachen and the "Dreiländereck"(Three countries corner), where the borders of Germany , Belgium and the Netherlands all come together..
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
You can buy everything for your daily living in the farmer market opposite to our house. We have several cafes and restaurant near by. You can hike and walk to the ruhr area and to walk downtown to the old historial city of Kettwig. You can go by ship from Kettwig to Muelheim Wasserbahnhof.
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 home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are looking forward to your offer. We will reply to all E-mails and you will find our house welcoming, tidy and clean when you arrive. We will look after your home and garden with the same care. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 26/Mar/2020
Wir sind ein Paar im besten Alter (56 und 61 Jahre alt ) berufstätig, neugierig die Welt kennen zu lernen. Verreisen sehr gerne und haben bisher schon Kanada lieben gelernt.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Physiotherapeutin und Lehrer
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