OH-W01

About this camp: Lohra Castle, with its centuries-old architecture and vast natural surroundings, is a site of historical significance that requires continuous care. This workcamp provides volunteers the opportunity to contribute to the sustainable management of the castle, engaging in seasonal maintenance tasks that preserve the site for future visitors while fostering a sense of responsibility and connection to heritage.




Work: – Volunteers engage in seasonal maintenance tasks to keep the castle grounds accessible and welcoming.- Tasks include mowing, collecting overgrown grass, and clearing organic material from public areas.- General maintenance extends to communal spaces, enhancing the visitor experience during cultural events.- Volunteers experience life in a medieval site, taking on stewardship roles that encourage connection to heritage.- The work supports conservation efforts by reinvesting income generated into the castle’s educational projects.



Accommodation and Food: – Volunteers stay in rustic conditions within the historic site, fostering community spirit.- Facilities are basic but include shared rooms, communal kitchens, and sanitary facilities.- Food is fully provided, with volunteers taking turns cooking and sharing cultural dishes, enhancing camaraderie.



Leisure Activities: – Lohra Castle is a representative medieval fortification with a history spanning over a thousand years.- The site features architectural elements from various periods, including a Romanesque chapel and Renaissance manor house.- The castle serves as a center for cultural initiatives and hands-on restoration projects, welcoming global participants.



Start Date: 2025-06-09



End Date: 2025-06-21



Camp Code: OH-W01



Extra Fee/ Camp Fee: 0



(In addition to the VolTra application fee paid through this webpage, the local workcamp organization will collect the additional “Extra Fee/Camp Fee” of the above amount from participants on the first day of the workcamp to support the operation of local projects).