We were so happy about this exchange. We loved Cornelia's apartment, her neighbourhood, the wonderful city of Berlin, and all the information she had ...
Read More...Víctor
Spain
Jul 1, 2019 - Jul 14, 2019
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 01/Dec/2024
We are a family of three: my two sons (Jonathan 21 and Benjamin 17) and myself (Cornelia 50). Sometimes we are travelling together with my ex-husband as we are still a loving family. We are living our normal life between work, school, university, hobbies and holidays. We love travelling and have started to exchange some years ago. I am a psychologist working for an association of psychotherapists. Jonathan is studying physics in Munich, but he sometimes travels with us. The kids play the piano and the cello and we all play tennis. Family and friends are very important to us. We are friendly, openminded and reliable people. Our appartment is really nice and centrally located in Berlin. It´s our condominium.
Additional languages spoken
English, French
Affinities
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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psychologist
Víctor
Spain
Jens
United States
We were so happy about this exchange. We loved Cornelia's apartment, her neighbourhood, the wonderful city of Berlin, and all the information she had ...
Read More...We were so happy about this exchange. We loved Cornelia's apartment, her neighbourhood, the wonderful city of Berlin, and all the information she had given us and left for us in the apartment (and the homemade Christmas cookies :-) ). The communication before and during our stay was so easy and friendly. We already feel that we know Cornelia through our exchanges by email, but hope to actually get to meet Cornelia and her sons another time and hope to be back in her apartment in the near future.
Read Less...Laurie
United States
We spent a wonderful two weeks in Cornelia's home. It was large, airy, light, and very comfortable. Transportation was nearby and there were several...
Read More...We spent a wonderful two weeks in Cornelia's home. It was large, airy, light, and very comfortable. Transportation was nearby and there were several museums and historic spots to visit in the immediate neighborhood. Local restaurants offered a range of cuisines and were all very friendly. We felt at home immediately in this lovely quarter. Thank you Cornelia and sons for opening up your home!
Read Less...Margaret
United Kingdom
Delightful flat and a true insight into life in Berlin.
Read Less...Nathalie & Florian
France
l'appartement est très agréable et spacieux, avec son grand balcon abrité. Il est dans un immeuble sur cours qui permet d'être au calme. le quartier ...
Read More...l'appartement est très agréable et spacieux, avec son grand balcon abrité. Il est dans un immeuble sur cours qui permet d'être au calme. le quartier est tranquille tout en étant proche du metro et des bus ainsi que des musées et du chateau. Nous n'avons malheureusement pas pû rencontrer Cornelia ce que nous regrettons car l'échange a été très chaleureux. Nous avons vraiment passé un super séjour! the apartment is very nice and spacious, with its large sheltered balcony. It is in a building on garden that allows to be quiet. the area is quiet while being close to the metro and buses as well as museums and the castle. We unfortunately could not meet Cornelia what we regret because the exchange was very warm. We really had a great time!
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
EARLY INQUIRIES WELCOME FOR 2024
Interested in exchanges during German school breaks. Also interested in a credit for exchanges (simultaneous and non-simultaneous during school breaks).
We can offer our light-flooded big appartment in Berlin-City West. Our 124 square meters condo consists of three bedrooms, a living room with big sofa and TV, a dining room with a large table for 6-8 people, an open kitchen that is very well equipped, an entrance area, a bathroom, a second lavatory and two cabins for storing. The appartment is on 4th floor without elevator. So you have to walk up! Arriving upstairs, you are rewarded by really bright rooms and a colourful, cozy appartment where you can relax from sight-seeing, cook your meals, sit on the balcony and watch the sun going down over the roofs of Berlin. There is sunrise at the bedrooms and sunset at the dining room and living room. You are welcome to play the piano and use our computers.
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Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our appartment is located in the former western part of Berlin, in the city centre, the district is called Charlottenburg. You will find everything you need nearby. A bakery just across the street as well as a fruit shop, butcher, pharmacy, a small bookstore and plenty of small cafes and restaurants. Big supermarkets are very near, less than 5 min by foot.
Public transport is all within walking distance, bus (5 min), subway (10 min), S-Bahn (10 min). You can easily reach any part of Berlin. There´s a direct subway to Zoologischer Garten (near Kurfürstendamm) and Berlin-Mitte (Gendarmenmarkt etc.).
We have every kind of people in the street, very mixed, that´s what we appreciate a lot. In our house, there are families with children as well as single residents. You will not be bothered by anyone but can certainly contact our neighbors in case you need help. Also, of course, we can always stay in contact.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
As told before, there are lots of small cafes and restaurants, they are all reasonably priced. Within walking distance, you can walk to the well-known Charlottenburg castle (5 min) that you can visit. There is a big park where you can go for a walk. Also very near (10 min by foot) there are several important museums like Berggruen collection (Picasso, Klee, Matisse, Giacometti), Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection (Dali, Max Ernst, Magritte, Masson et al) and Bröhan Museum (Jugendstil and art deco).
In our district Charlottenburg, there are lots of theatres, two opera houses and plenty of restaurants as well as cinemas. The famous Kurfürstendamm (Kudamm) is not far and is a shopping paradise. But of course, you won´t stay at Charlottenburg all the time, but go and see the countless places of attractions all over Berlin. Also Potsdam with Sansoucci castle is not far, you can go there by S-Bahn.
During the summer, there are lots of lakes where you can swim. The big forest Grunewald is a great place for a walk in every season. You can also do a tour by ship on the Spree (stops are about 15-20 min walk from here).
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
You are welcome in our home which is the most private place... We hope you respect and handle everything with care, that´s what we will do as guests in your house. You can use everything, also our piano and our computers. if something shouldn´t work (which I don´t expect), have a look at the manual or go and ask our neighbours. You can always contact us per what's app, mail or mobile phone. We like and need cleanliness to feel comfortable, I hope you do, too. Please do not smoke in the appartment as we are non-smokers.
Please leave everything as you found it. We will take care of your home, take care of ours. If there is anything broken or damaged by accident, make us aware of it.
We kindly ask that no shoes are worn in the appartment.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 01/Dec/2024
We are a family of three: my two sons (Jonathan 21 and Benjamin 17) and myself (Cornelia 50). Sometimes we are travelling together with my ex-husband as we are still a loving family. We are living our normal life between work, school, university, hobbies and holidays. We love travelling and have started to exchange some years ago. I am a psychologist working for an association of psychotherapists. Jonathan is studying physics in Munich, but he sometimes travels with us. The kids play the piano and the cello and we all play tennis. Family and friends are very important to us. We are friendly, openminded and reliable people. Our appartment is really nice and centrally located in Berlin. It´s our condominium.
Additional languages spoken
English, French
Affinities
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
psychologist
Víctor
Spain
Jens
United States
We were so happy about this exchange. We loved Cornelia's apartment, her neighbourhood, the wonderful city of Berlin, and all the information she had ...
Read More...We were so happy about this exchange. We loved Cornelia's apartment, her neighbourhood, the wonderful city of Berlin, and all the information she had given us and left for us in the apartment (and the homemade Christmas cookies :-) ). The communication before and during our stay was so easy and friendly. We already feel that we know Cornelia through our exchanges by email, but hope to actually get to meet Cornelia and her sons another time and hope to be back in her apartment in the near future.
Read Less...Laurie
United States
We spent a wonderful two weeks in Cornelia's home. It was large, airy, light, and very comfortable. Transportation was nearby and there were several...
Read More...We spent a wonderful two weeks in Cornelia's home. It was large, airy, light, and very comfortable. Transportation was nearby and there were several museums and historic spots to visit in the immediate neighborhood. Local restaurants offered a range of cuisines and were all very friendly. We felt at home immediately in this lovely quarter. Thank you Cornelia and sons for opening up your home!
Read Less...Margaret
United Kingdom
Delightful flat and a true insight into life in Berlin.
Read Less...Nathalie & Florian
France
l'appartement est très agréable et spacieux, avec son grand balcon abrité. Il est dans un immeuble sur cours qui permet d'être au calme. le quartier ...
Read More...l'appartement est très agréable et spacieux, avec son grand balcon abrité. Il est dans un immeuble sur cours qui permet d'être au calme. le quartier est tranquille tout en étant proche du metro et des bus ainsi que des musées et du chateau. Nous n'avons malheureusement pas pû rencontrer Cornelia ce que nous regrettons car l'échange a été très chaleureux. Nous avons vraiment passé un super séjour! the apartment is very nice and spacious, with its large sheltered balcony. It is in a building on garden that allows to be quiet. the area is quiet while being close to the metro and buses as well as museums and the castle. We unfortunately could not meet Cornelia what we regret because the exchange was very warm. We really had a great time!
Read Less...Everything about this exchange was wonderful!
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