OH-W05

About this camp: Lohra Castle, with its centuries-old architecture and vast natural surroundings, offers volunteers the opportunity to contribute to its sustainable management, ensuring the grounds remain accessible and well-preserved. This workcamp focuses on seasonal maintenance tasks vital for the site’s aesthetic upkeep, while fostering a unique immersive experience for volunteers who inhabit the medieval site after hours.




Work: – Engage in seasonal maintenance tasks such as mowing and collecting overgrown grass.- Clear organic material from public areas to maintain accessibility.- Ensure the castle’s open spaces are well-kept for visitors.- Contribute to the general maintenance of communal spaces and halls.- Support heritage preservation efforts through volunteer work, even without direct conservation tasks.



Accommodation and Food: – Volunteers stay in rustic but fair conditions within historic sites.- Shared rooms, communal kitchens, and sanitary facilities are provided.- Participants take turns cooking meals, fostering camaraderie and cultural exchange.



Leisure Activities: – Lohra Castle is a representative medieval fortification located near important trade routes.- The site features a rich assortment of architectural styles dating back to the 11th century.- It serves as a center for hands-on restoration projects and cultural initiatives.



Start Date: 2025-08-03



End Date: 2025-08-16



Camp Code: OH-W05



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).