📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The Geschichtspark Bärnau-Tachov (history park) is an archeological open air museum (opened in 2011), which takes you on a time travel trip into the everyday life of the 9th to 13th century. The round walk leads you through an early medieval Slavic village, invites you to climb a 11th century motte castle and comes to an end in a high medieval settlement. Supervised by academic and scientific experts, you will build a 1:1 reconstruction of medieval houses of the time. You contribute to the construction of wooden houses with clay and wattle walls, as well as thatched roofs and take part in the organization of the nature and landscape areas. On top of that you will also help organize a museum festival for children and families.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will stay in a dormitory in the the old administrator castle close to Geschichtspark. You will cook together.
📍 About the location
There are many different opportunities for trips: you can visit the concentration camp memorial site in Flossenbürg, you can go to the GEO centre (drilling tower) in Windischeschenbach or the public observatory Tirschenreuth. You can also visit your neighbouring country Czechia (Pilsen, Prag, Eger). In Bärnau you can find the German Button Museum and the outdoor swimming pool Altglashütte. It is not easy to get to Bärnau by public transport, so for taking trips you will need organisational skills. Upon consultation you can get a lift with a bus. For more information please take a look at this website: www.baernau.de, www.geschichtspark.de
⚠️ Requirements
Bärnau is located in the very idyllic landscape between the Czech border and the Upper Palatinate Forest. The work is physically demanding. You will have to bring rainproof work clothes. All work will take place outside.
ℹ️ Additional information
Bärnau is located in the very idyllic landscape between the Czech border and the Upper Palatinate Forest. The work is physically demanding. You will have to bring rainproof work clothes. All work will take place outside.