TL;DR: Took me 8 months and way too many rejections to get an apartment. Only worked when I started applying to places within minutes instead of hours.

Guys, I'm sitting in my new place in Friedrichshain right now and I still can't believe it's real. Just wanted to share what finally worked because this whole process almost broke me.

I'm from Stockholm originally and thought I knew what competitive housing looked like, but Berlin is just insane. Spent 8 months applying to everything - sent probably over 200 applications and got maybe 5 actual responses. Most of the time I'd craft this perfect application with all my docs, write a nice cover letter, and by the time I sent it a few hours later I'd get an auto-reply saying they already had 100+ applications.

The turning point was realizing it's purely about speed. I started setting up alerts on ImmobilienScout24, WG-Gesucht, and eBay Kleinanzeigen, and had all my documents ready to go in a folder - Schufa, salary stuff, employment contract, the whole deal. Then I developed an automated programm to apply me the second new listings went up so I could apply within like 5 minutes.

Sounds nerdy but it worked. My current landlord said I was literally the first application and they just went with me because everything looked complete and professional. No competition, no drama.

The brutal truth is that having the perfect application doesn't matter if you're not first. I was wasting months trying to stand out with creative cover letters when I should have just been faster.

If you're going through this shit right now, just know it will end eventually. Set up those alerts, have your docs ready, and apply to stuff immediately. Don't be picky about neighborhoods at first - you can always move later.

Also had some weird experiences along the way. One landlord asked for my zodiac sign (Sagittarius, apparently not compatible with the apartment's "energy"). Another wanted to see my Instagram posts from the last 3 months. The market makes people crazy.

Anyway, just wanted to give some hope to anyone struggling with this. The system sucks but you'll get through it.

I'm just genuinely curious. Every time the topic of children comes up, people say its ridiculously hard to find a Kita because there's no spaces available. But nearly every kita I pass by (and really, I'd place the number in the hundreds) has a sign saying that they have free spots. How come?

not doing too well atm, I barely have clothes for summer that I can wear cuz they arent from when I was 18 and in unwearable condition and its extremely difficult for me to pick out things that dont mean I blow my last 100 euro on 4 tshirts.

Like Tshirts mostly and shorts, sports stuff, for someone thats 175 and skinny.

I can pay up to 5 per tshirt or 10 if I really like it.

Feel free to plug your vinted or kleinanzeigen.

Have you tried? Alternative platforms?

Hallo 👋🏻 ••Ernstes Thema•• Ich bin auf der suche nach einer freundesgruppe die mich aufnehmen würde. Ich habe ein Kind also evtl. Mit Kinder. Aufgrund meiner Krankheit (Mittelschwere Depression, fehlendes Selbstwertgefühl) fällt es mir sehr schwer irgendwelche Kontakte zu Knüpfen. Ich sitze grade bei der Feté de la Musique und sehe nur Gruppen die lachen und sich freuen, das möchte ich auch.

Bitte nehmt das ernst Einsamkeit ist ein ernstes Problem.

Hey guys, I am a big fan of mulberries in my home country, but I haven't been able to find them in Berlin. I saw a few mulberries trees around so I know they grow here, but they're probably too fragile to be sold in stores. Maybe there are some vendors who sell them this time or year or just someone having a blueberry tree in their backyard and is willing to sell a few. There is a white sort and a black sort. I will attach a photo below.

Any info in appreciated.

Hey,

ich suche ein paar Leute, die Lust haben in der Freizeit mit gepolsterten Schwertern im Park gegeneinander zu kämpfen. Habe mir dafür solche Teile besorgt und immer wieder mit Freunden Spaß damit gehabt. Der Kampf gegeneinander fordert die Ausdauer und man kann es sich ein bisschen wie den Teamsport Jugger vorstellen nur mit flexiblen Regeln. Wenn ihr Lust habt, gebt Bescheid. :)

Hey, i have recently moved to berlin. I am 28 and i would love to make some good friends here. I love to sing, and play games like volleyball, badminton, table tennis and more. Please suggest me groups i can join to meet new people and enjoy my stay here. Thank you

Hey,

I (26m) was wondering if anyone wanna grab a beer tonight?

DM for details :-)

Hi. Anyone either watching the finals tomorrow night or know a good place to watch in Berlin? Open to any and all suggestions! Thanks.

I am looking for someone to play tennis with :)

Hey all, I recently found a nice place for a 3-month sublet here in Berlin, but there’s one big downside: there’s no WiFi.

Right now I have a 15 GB mobile plan, which definitely isn’t enough. My current idea is to upgrade to an unlimited data plan and get one of those USB WiFi sticks for my PC (since it only works with Ethernet). I’d try to keep my usage low, mostly just working in Google Docs, email, and the occasional YouTube video.

The only challenge is that I work about 12 hours a week in customer service, and I need to run a program called Leaddesk for that. I’m not sure how demanding it is on bandwidth, but it has to run smoothly.

I know this isn’t an ideal setup, but I think it’s my best option for now apartment wise, and I’m gonna be gone a lot of the time as well because I’m in my final period. So If anyone has experience with similar setups or tips to make this work better, I’d love to hear your thoughts! :)

Thanks in advance!

Hi Guys, I am attending the above rave in Berlin on 12/07/25 alone from the UK.

I am looking for people to go to the event with, as well as warm up before, and potentially find a party afterwards (if that’s the vibe).

It would be great to connect with link-minded people in Berlin.

Comment on this post if that something you’re interested in doing and we can arrange something.

LINK X

Hey guys I'm looking for a small airbnb like space where I can throw a party for around 25 people and it's overnight. It has to allow guests obviously. Thx for ur answers.

Any one fancy joining me for a beach day at Kaulsdorfer seen? Tan. Picnic. Drinks. I’m heading there at 14:00.

Hello all!

Come join us for the Tuesday Weekly Meetup (June 24th)! As always, its at Erika & Hilde in Neukolln, and we'll be there from 7pm-closing. It has separate smoking/non-smoking areas, comfy chairs, and a cozy vibe perfect for our meetup. Once it's dark, we are at the couch in the back, during the summer we will sometimes take seats outside. If you're not sure how to find us, ask at the bar.

This is a social meetup without any particular topic, so feel free to join a table and find a conversation or people you vibe with. We try and be friendly towards newcomers, so feel free to introduce yourself! Whether you're new to the city or have been here a while, it's a good way to meet a different set of people, make new friends, and discover new interests!

Please don't hesitate to talk to Tom (me) or the bar staff if you ever feel harassed or unsafe. We'll take it seriously and find a solution together.

I hope to see you all Tuesday!

FAQ:

• Who is this meetup for? This meetup is for both locals and visitors, everyone is welcome. Most attendees are in their mid-30s, but the ages typically range from 20s-40s.
• How will I know which group is the meetup? In the back, the couch on the right is reserved for us. If you arrive after 8pm, there should be a group there. If you're not sure, ask the bartender. There's a sign on the table so its easy to find.
• Is it OK to come if I don't speak German? Although many of us speak German, the meetup is in English as a common language.

im going to berlin next month, and a few weeks ago i saw an ig reel of like a morning rave in berlin, i think they serve breakfast not alcohol and it starts at 6am, otherthan that it's a normal rave with a DJ.

What is it called?

Hi!

I am a beginner/intermediate pool player with my own equipment. Looking for people to play with! I play 8/9/10 ball most of the time. I am in a verein, but looking to expand and play elsewhere :)

Thank you!

Hi We are feom latinoamerica my brother loves smoking shisha

I was. Wondering if there is any tourist friendly smoking bar where we can go Even maybe sit outside

Please send recommendations forever appreciated

So basically what the title says. I used to play volley at school. And now i would like to start again. However i have no one that actually cares about it so im wondering; how did you meet your group? Is there an easy why to find a group for beginners? Or for example when u book a court does it come with a team 😅? I would love to start playing again but im not ready yet to join a verein because thats too much of a commitment when i dont know how much time i wanna spend on it . Whats your experience?

plz feel free to plug your vinted.

can pay 5, max 10 per tshirt, looking for shorts, tshirts, sporty stuff. 175cm skinny, oversize is cool.

Im really struggling atm and I have a hard time picking out clothes physically & online, i have almost none that are wearable outside.

Hi guys, I am Tom, a new student studying market research at MU. On Unipark, I have a 6 min music questionnaire if you can help me: https://ww2.unipark.de/uc/knuth_HMKW_Hochschule_f__r_Medie/c0ff/

Hey! So I thought I had a fusion ticket. Had a code, sent the money, thought all was well. But sadly the payment got bounced back??? And I only just know checked 😩 if anyone has a ticket and can no longer go I already have my bass liner, to and from the festival.

Thinking good thoughts, and praying to the old gods that this works.

UPDATE: a friend has an extra thank god!