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For those who have dreamt of living in Germany but are afraid to take the plunge, now’s your chance.
A small town in the eastern part of the country is launching a trial relocation program, offering two weeks of free accommodations to eligible applicants.
Located near the border of Poland, the quaint town of Eisenhüttenstadt recently announced its “Make plans now – try living in Eisenhüttenstadt” project to encourage skilled or self-employed workers and commuters to relocate there, according to the town’s official website. The immigration program is also tied to the town’s 75th anniversary.
Under the program, selected participants will be given a free furnished apartment and “have the opportunity to experience life, work and community in Eisenhüttenstadt during a 14-day trial stay – free of charge and in the heart of the city,” the website states.
People can experience what daily life is like there and also make connections for potential careers. Companies located in the area will offer internships, job shadowing and interview opportunities. There will also be activities like touring the city and a local factory.
At the end, participants will be asked to write a “love letter to Eisenhüttenstadt” that will become feedback for public relations and city marketing.
The program will take place from Sept. 6 to 20, and applications open the beginning of July. Currently, only those who are legally permitted to work in the European Union or Germany are allowed to apply as the town states it is not a visa, holiday or study program, according to the website. Applicants also need to have a basic understanding of German.
This is just one of several incentivizing relocation programs recently created by small European regions to help revitalize rural areas. Last June, Italy’s Tuscany Region offered homes as low as $32,000 for those who were willing to move to a town with less than 5,000 people. On the island of Sardinia, homes were allegedly being offered for as low as €1 (about $1.14) to Americans who sought to leave the U.S. after the last presidential election.
