Australians in Berlin
Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy Berlin as an Australian.
Australian Embassy Berlin
Australia's diplomatic mission in Germany: passports, notarial services, consular help
Wallstraße 76-79, 10179 Berlin
Cooee Germany
Free Facebook group for Australians in Germany: questions, flatmates, footy and meetups.
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BerlinMoving to Berlin from Australia: visas, first weeks and where to land
Australians get an easier run into Germany than most. Here's how to pick a visa route, survive the first fortnight and choose a Berlin neighbourhood.
BerlinRenting in Berlin: cold rent, the rent cap and how to win a flat
Berlin's flat hunt is competitive, but the rules lean towards tenants. Here's how rent, deposits, agents and the rent cap actually work.
BerlinCost of living in Berlin: cheaper than Sydney, but not the bargain it was
Berlin still undercuts Sydney and Melbourne on rent and transport, but German deductions and a few surprise fees change the picture. Here's the real comparison.
BerlinAussie life in Berlin: where to find footy, cricket and your people
Berlin has a footy club that keeps winning premierships, cricket on an old Olympic field and plenty of Aussies. Here's how to find them.
BerlinGerman paperwork for Australians: Anmeldung, tax ID and health insurance
Germany runs on forms. Here's the paperwork chain every Australian in Berlin goes through, in the order it actually happens, with 2026 figures.
BerlinAustralian restaurants, cafés and bars in Berlin: flat whites, big brekkies and a 6am grand final
Berlin's coffee scene owes a fair bit to Australians. Here are the Aussie-run cafés, brunch spots and the footy bar we could confirm are still going in 2026.
BerlinNightlife in Berlin: no closing time, long queues and trains all night
Berlin has no official closing time and clubs that run all weekend. Here's where to go, what a beer costs in 2026, the rules that trip up Aussies and how to get home.
BerlinBuying in Berlin vs back home: what Australians really pay
No foreign buyer tax in Germany, but Berlin's 6% transfer tax plus notary and agent fees add up fast. Here's how a Berlin flat compares with buying in NSW.
The inner move
Moving to Berlin is more than boxes
You leave family and friends behind, the kids leave their mates, and the one with the new job is busy proving themselves. In Berlin, the city is open, but German paperwork and the dark winter months test every family's patience. Katharina Bergauer (innsicht) walks with families through that part of the move: from the goodbyes before you leave until you have settled in.
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Australia in Berlin
Official offices, clubs, sport, schools and a taste of home. Checked 2026-11; tell us if something has changed.
Official Australia
Australian Embassy Berlin
Australia's diplomatic mission in Germany: passports, notarial services, consular help
Wallstraße 76-79, 10179 Berlin
Business and networking
German Australian Business Council (GABC)
Germany-wide German–Australian business network; holds events in Berlin, including the Ambassador's Dinner at the Australian Embassy
Website · Map · info@gabc.eu · Facebook · LinkedIn
Australian sport
Restaurants, cafés and bars
Our guide to Australian restaurants, cafés and bars in Berlin