Hi, I‘ll write this in english having seen so many english posts in this subreddit. Im a doctor starting my residency this october, and im looking for an apartment longterm. 2-3 rooms is a necessity, EBK, if furnished even better if not, please not with everything removed at least. It needs to not be a dachgeschoss Wohnung, because it gets too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, regardless of the renovations. It also needs to have a washing machine place, because im too old to be running around Waschsalons hahahha. Would love it if i could get some recommendations.

Hi people of Saarbrucken, join us for an International English Comedy Nigh on Thursday Sep 11th at Feinkost Schmitt for an evening of Stand Up comedy. With a line up that features both Saarbrucken locals and travelling comedians.

Event by Donation! Reserve your sit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/english-comedy-night-in-saarbrucken-tickets-1554894083059

Hey, ich ziehe sehr bald schon nach Saarbrücken für mein Studium und suche gerade auch nach WGs.

Ich würde aber wirklich gerne mal in einem Hausprojekt oder einer Kommune wohnen. danach hatte schon auf so einigen Portalen geschaut, allerdings noch nichts dergleichen finden können. Gibt es so etwas denn überhaupt in Saarbrücken?

Hello, is there an optical place in Saarbrucken with fast turn-around time? I am going to Japan on the 9th and need some eye glasses fast.

Ich will mit meiner Freundin was Romantisches machen gehen aber mir fällt nix ein. Kino usw ist langweilig irgendwas wo man lachen usw versteht ihr

Danke👌😚

Hello everyone,

I’m planning to register my address (Anmeldung) in Germany and I want to make sure I have everything ready. Can anyone clarify:

1. Required documents – I know about passport/ID, Anmeldung form, and Wohnungsgeberbestätigung. Do I also need marriage certificates, children’s birth certificates, or proof of health insurance/university enrollment?
2. Translations – If my documents are not in German or English, do they need certified translations?
3. Costs – I’ve read some cities may charge a small fee (€10–12). Is this standard, and does it vary by city? Any additional fees I should be aware of, e.g., for vehicle registration updates?
4. Other tips – Any advice on appointments, deadlines, or common mistakes to avoid?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Hey, Luci ist wieder heil Zuhause angekommen. Danke für eure Kommentare und Upvotes, das hätte ich nicht erwartet 🫶🏻

Hi everyone,
I’m a new student at HTW Saar and I want to clarify the exam system.

1. Does HTW Saar have midterm exams (Zwischenprüfungen) like in Jordan, or only final exams at the end of the semester?
2. If midterms exist, when are they usually scheduled (dates or approximate weeks)?
3. Are there opportunities for retakes (second attempt / Wiederholung) and when do they usually take place?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone,
I’m moving soon to Saarbrücken as an exchange student.
I have a question about student jobs:

• Is it possible to find weekend jobs (Saturday/Sunday or during holidays)?
• Can a student earn more than the standard Minijob (520€/month) if they work more hours?
• My German level is around B1-B2.

Any advice or experiences would be really appreciated!

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi people of Saarbrucken, join us for an International English Comedy Nigh on Thursday August 28th at Feinkost Schmitt for an evening of Stand Up comedy. With a line up that features both Saarbrucken locals and travelling comedians.

Event by Donation! Reserve your sit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1554674837289?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hi everyone,

I'm moving to Saarbrücken soon to start my PhD at HIPS (Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland), and I'm currently looking for accommodation. I'd really appreciate some local insights on which neighborhoods might be ideal for a PhD student.

The areas I’ve been considering so far are Nauwieser Viertel, Alt-Saarbrücken, St. Johann, and Dudweiler.

My priorities are:

• Reasonable commute to HIPS (ideally by bike or public transport)
• A safe, student-friendly environment
• Ideally a bit of life around (cafés, green spaces, groceries), but not overwhelmingly loud

Would love to hear from anyone who lives or has lived in these neighborhoods, or if you have other recommendations I haven't considered!

P.S. I do have a rental offer in Alt-Saarbrücken. Would like to know more about the area. :)

Thanks in advance 🙌

Hello everyone! I'll be moving to Saarland this October and am looking for accommodation (300-350 euros; any type of accommodation is fine). Please DM me if you know of any available spaces.

Gibt es irgendein Guten spot zum Kiffen in der nähe von der Stadt. Jetzt kommt mir nit mit Bürgerpark oder so, irgendeine Einzelne bank wo am besten nit so viele chillen und die halt auch so fußweg 15-20 min von der Innenstadt is. Kuss

Heut am Samstag ist vorm Mediamarkt am Westpark nh riesen schlang? Was isn da los?

Brauche Hilfe bei zugelaufener Katze mit Nachwuchs – wer kann unterstützen?

Hallo zusammen,

seit etwa 2–3 Monaten hält sich auf meinem Gartengrundstück im Almett eine zugelaufene Katze auf. Inzwischen hat sie Nachwuchs bekommen und lebt mit den zwei Jungtieren dauerhaft auf bzw. um das Grundstück.

Leider scheint eine der Katzen eine Augenverletzung zu haben und müsste dringend tierärztlich behandelt werden. Außerdem wäre es wichtig, alle drei Tiere zeitnah kastrieren zu lassen, um weiteres Katzenelend zu vermeiden.

Ich habe bereits beim Tierheim, beim Tierarzt und beim Tierschutzverein nachgefragt – leider konnte mir bislang niemand finanziell oder organisatorisch weiterhelfen. Die Kosten für Behandlung und Kastrationen kann ich alleine nicht tragen – es handelt sich ja nicht um meine Tiere, aber ich möchte sie auch nicht sich selbst überlassen.

Hat jemand eine Idee, an wen ich mich noch wenden kann? Gibt es Organisationen oder private Initiativen, die in solchen Fällen unterstützen – sei es durch finanzielle Hilfe, tierärztliche Kooperationen oder die Vermittlung an Pflegestellen?

Ich bin für jeden Tipp oder jede Unterstützung dankbar!

Liebe Grüße

Hi everyone! 👋

What do you think of Saarbrücken? 🤔

I'm an incoming exchange student from the Middle East 🌍, and I’ll be studying at HTW Saar in Saarbrücken this winter semester ❄️📚. My arrival date is September 10th ✈️.

I have a few quick questions: 1. What's the best way to find a private studio apartment in Saarbrücken? 🏠 I’m looking for a private studio (not shared). 2. How’s the student job situation there? 💼 Are there part-time jobs available for students who don’t speak much German yet? 3. Is there an active community for international or Arab students in Saarbrücken or at HTW Saar? 🤝

Any advice, tips, or suggestions would be really helpful! 🙏 Thanks a lot!

Hi I'm travelling by Flixbus from Paris to Lucerne. I have a 3+ hour layover in Saarbrücken from midnight to 3AM. Is the bus station safe? Any tips around anything I should keep in mind?

Ich suche eine kostenlose Parkmöglichkeit in Saarbrücken um mein Auto für eine Woche zu parken. Hättet ihr eine Empfehlung für mich, in welchen Straßen man unbedenklich parken könnte ?

Wäre mega, wenn ihr da einen Vorschlag für mich hättet 😊

Hey everyone! I’m heading to Frankfurt this Friday for the concert and was wondering if anyone else from Saarbrücken is going too. I’m traveling alone, so if anyone’s interested in going together, let me know, it’d be nice to have company!

Also, I could use some tips on what to do after the concert. The next train back is only at 6 AM, and I’m not sure if it’s worth spending 50+ euros just to kill five hours. I’m even considering leaving the concert a bit early to catch the last train home. Would love to hear what others are doing!

I would like to be near the French border and since I love languages and visiting different areas Saarbruecken sounds like a fantastic option. Plus I don't want a little town or a huge city. I've been gathering information about it and all kinds of comments are talking about poverty, misery and ugly buildings.

Eine Frage: warum gibt es in dieser Stadt noch laute Busse? Es kann ja nicht sein ,dass man bei der Hitze nicht mal durchlüften und schlafen kann, weil vor der Tür die lauten knatternden Busse stehen.

Ist da eine Umstellung geplant?

Imagine sitting in a cozy café, sipping on lemonade, and discussing your favorite book with fellow enthusiasts. 📚☕

It’s a dream many of us share but rarely pursue, either because of our busy schedules or the fact that our attention spans are so scattered these days. 🤔

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, come join our small weekly Book Club meet-up in the city center of Saarbrücken.

We focus mainly on non-fiction, books that sit at the intersection of non-fiction and fiction, and anything thought-provoking and worth discussing. We don’t read pure fiction. Our recent reads include Make Your Bed and Sophie’s World.🧠💭

We know everyone has a packed schedule, so we keep it manageable with chapter-by-chapter reading, usually no more than 50–60 pages per week. 📝

If you're interested in more details, feel free to DM me! We have a WhatsApp group, and I’ll be happy to add you after a quick chat. All our books are in English, as most of us are international students.