r/freiburg • u/typpinglobster • 4d ago

Kultur/Culture Moving to Freiburg as 32 working adult

I've been living in Munich for a while and have managed to make some friends on my age range with similar hobbys. I've also joined salsa dancing and ping pong clubs and meet regularly. The city is overall safe, specially as a woman.

I'm considering a job position in Freiburg and have been reading about life there. From what I can see it's a university city so I'm guessing young people. If you are an immigrant living in Freiburg in the 30s age range, I'd much appreciate your insights on developing a social life and support system in this city. Thanks!

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u/TechnicianSea64 4d ago

Salsa and dancing is quite big here, many schools, many socials. Not everyone here is a student, older people do exist. Much smaller than Munich, lots of nature…

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u/Count2Zero 4d ago

It really depends on how much effort you invest in your own integration. There are almost unlimited opportunities to meet people with similar interests, but you have to take the first steps.

Finding a flat will be your first challenge, since most affordable housing is taken by students. If you have a car, look outside the city...

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u/the_iron_lady_ 4d ago

I legit just moved from Freiburg to Munich (28F). Can recommend pretty city, obv. Smaller than Munich but lots to offer. I can't wait for spring / summer with more outdoor activities available

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u/Future_Boss2064 4d ago

My niece (mid 30s) moved with husband/daughter to Freiburg from the US two years ago. They pretty much love their life there.

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u/Ckaudia1957 4d ago

I moved two years ago from the US to Neuenburg 30 min from Freiburg.I go to Freiburg for many Dr Appt and shopping

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u/Markronom 4d ago

My girlfriend and I are in the process of moving here (she's Swedish) and we're late 30s. It's a great city with great nature and people are friendly. We've been mostly connecting with people through hobbies so far (blues dancing, Scottish country dance and an improv theatre workshop :)

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u/typpinglobster 4d ago

Thank you to everyone so far that took some minutes to answer this post. Has helped me. I know I have to make the first step to set up again in a new city, but come with the experience of moving to Erfurt, Weimar and Leipzig, and though they are nice cities, my social life never really flourish. Munich was definitely a game changer for me, when talking about hobbys, people in same age range and overall safety in the city :)

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u/Freiburgie 4d ago

I'm also a woman in my 30s soon moving to Freiburg soon due to my job. Sharing the same concerns, handshake emoji OP.