📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
It is the first time that the workcamp is held in the town Osek in Northern Bohemia in cooperation with the town hall and An Association for Revitalization of the Castle Rýzmburk. The town is significant for its Cistercian monastery from the 13th century which is declared a national monument, and the Caste Rýzmburk. Rýzmburk is a well-preserved ruin of a Gothic castle on a rocky promontory with an area of 8.500 m2. It is one of the largest castle complexes in the Czech Republic. The aim of the workcamp is to contribute to the renovation of a part of the castle and also help with the organization of a local cultural event in the monastery complex.
💼 What the programme involves
Work will be manual and mainly physically demanding. You will mainly work at the castle on these tasks: construction works (collecting, carrying and sorting of stones, mixing mortar, building of a stone path), renovation and cleaning works (cleaning of castle walls, garbage collection, weeding, cutting and burning of branches). Little archaeological works are also possible: searching ceramics fragments, bones etc. The work will be carried out outside so be ready for different types of weather. It is necessary to bring working clothes and shoes that can get dirty and a raincoat.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In cabins for 2 persons in an auto camping. Bring your own sleeping bag! Bathrooms in a separate building. There is also a public swimming pool. Meals will be provided - hot lunches will be brought to the castle, other meals will be provided in the camping.
📍 About the location
Castle Rýzmburk, about 2,5km north of the town Osek on the slopes of the Ore Mountains (Krušné hory). The town Osek has about 5 thousand inhabitants. You will get to the castle every day by walking - it is about 30 to 40-minute journey up the hill. Be prepared that the weather can be cold; the site is located near mountains.
Study part: You can get involved in the organization of a local cultural event in the monastery complex. A tour around the whole compound, including all the gardens, will be prepared for you. It will be possible to organize informal meeting in a social centre with the presentation of different cultures.
Leisure time: Bathing in the local outdoor swimming pool, sports on the town’s sports ground (volleyball, beach volleyball, badminton, football, etc.), discgolf in the city park, visit to a local brewery in a monastery, hiking, visit the spa in Teplice, silver mines tour in Krupka.
ℹ️ Additional information
Note: The workcamp is suitable for physically fit volunteers interested in history.