Which German states are accepting Ukrainians in July 2025: current addresses of camps

The federal states of Germany continue to provide shelter and support to Ukrainian refugees. However, some categories of migrants may face obstacles when entering the country. Get the latest information on the addresses of refugee camps and their accommodation conditions in July 2025

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Germany continues to accept Ukrainian refugees, distributing them across specific regions and camps, each with its own characteristics. It is important to know that re-registration at your own request is practically impossible, except in certain clearly defined cases. Therefore, in order to choose the most comfortable conditions for yourself, you need to carefully study the available options. Please note that there are currently projected restrictions on accommodation in these camps in the future.

For detailed and up-to-date information on camps for displaced persons as of July 2025, please refer to our material.

Camp for displaced persons and basic conditions of its operation

Refugee camps in Germany are the main reception and distribution points for refugees. It is here that decisions are made about which region of the country a person will be sent to, and it is impossible to predict this in advance. Usually, Ukrainians remain in the region where they first arrived. However, if there are no vacancies at this point, the refugee may be sent to another region.

How to choose a camp for initial arrival?

You can only choose a camp when you enter Germany. Therefore, we advise you to choose the one that is most convenient for you to reach. It is important to remember that the choice of camp is made only once. Once you have registered in one region, you will not be accepted in others.

Rules for moving between regions

Forced migrants are required to live in the area to which they have been assigned. To move to another region, you need a special document and valid reasons, such as:

– employment in another region;

– marriage;

– maintenance of minor children.

Housing situation in Germany

The housing situation in Germany remains difficult. Many migrants are forced to live in temporary accommodation such as hangars, dormitories or converted sports halls. Although the temporary protection programme under ‘Paragraph 24’ provides a basis for accommodating refugees from Ukraine, it cannot fully solve the housing problem for more than a million migrants.

Important! Camps for displaced persons operate 24/7.

Which ‘camps’ are accepting Ukrainian displaced persons in July 2025?

Aden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg is one of the most popular reception points, but since April 2025, all new arrivals have been distributed to other regions.

1. Karlsruhe

Address: Durlacher Allee 100, 76137 Karlsruhe. Open, sometimes distributes to other regions. Since January 2024, it has been accepting everyone who arrives by car. Among the special features are the following:

– cars must be parked outside the reception centre;

– animals larger than cats are not allowed.

2. Ellwangen

Address: (Georg-Elser-Str. 2, 73479 Ellwangen). Accepts refugees from Ukraine, but sometimes sends them to other states.

It is not recommended to arrive with pets.

3. Freiburg

Address: Müllheimer Str. 7, 79115 Freiburg. Open, but often distributes refugees to other federal states. Please note the following:

– Does not accept persons requiring special medical care.

– Accepts small pets that must remain with their owners at all times (dogs must be kept on a leash).

Reminder! The formation of a new coalition in Germany may lead to serious changes in the temporary protection conditions for Ukrainians. There are plans to gradually abandon the current status, tighten controls, reduce payments for new arrivals and tighten integration and employment requirements.

Bayern

München

Address: Dachauer Str. 122a, 80637 München

Distributed throughout southern Bavaria. This reception centre is not recommended for pet owners. Currently, the shelter does not accept migrants with domestic animals, and shelters in the region are overcrowded. Migrants are distributed within the region.

Augsburg

Address: Aindlingerstr. 16, 86167 Augsburg. Since December 2024, pets are not accepted.

Regensburg

Address: Zeißstraße 1, 93053 Regensburg. Distribution takes place in the eastern part of Bavaria, in rural areas.

Bamberg

Address: Erlenweg 4, 96050 Bamberg. Reception is open 24 hours a day, but registration with pets is not allowed. Distribution is carried out in the northern part of Bavaria (Franconia).

Geldersheim

Address: Conn-Str. 1, 97505 Geldersheim. Distribution takes place in the northern part of Bavaria.

Earlier, we reported on the reasons for the reduction in payments for newly arrived Ukrainian refugees in Germany. Details can be found at the link.

Berlin

Tegel (Old Airport)

For car owners: leave your car in the car park and take the bus P3 in front of building 109.

For those arriving by public transport: trains from Eastern Europe arrive at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station; from there, take the city train to Berlin-Jungfernheide station; a bus to the reception centre runs from this station, stopping at Olberstraße / Gallesteig.

All information about the Tegel reception centre can be found on the service portal or by contacting the support group on Telegram.

Reminder! On 6 May 2025, Germany tightened border controls as part of its new migration policy.

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Hessen

Gießen (Rödgener Straße 59-61, 35394 Gießen Ankunftshalle) – the reception centre is open, but currently distributes everyone who does not have first-degree relatives in Hesse to Bavaria.

The best time to arrive is on weekdays before 8 p.m.

Information for those arriving by public transport: it is possible to stay overnight in Frankfurt (Bahnhofsmission):

Step 1: Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bf;

Step 2: Take bus 1 or 17 from Gießen Bf to Sophie-Scholl-Schule.

A map of the area can be found here.

For detailed instructions on how to get to Ukraine from Germany in 2025, including flights, please visit the Visit Ukraine website.

Nordrhein-Westfalen

There is a single reception centre here – Bochum (Gersteinring 50, 44791 Bochum, initial reception centre)

You may be interested in: Germany has abolished the automatic exchange of Ukrainian driving licences – everything you need to know. Read here.

Rhineland-Palatinate

There is only one reception centre here – Trier (Dasbachstr. 19, 54292 Trier)

Saarland

There is only one reception centre here: Lebach (Schlesierallee 17, 66822 Lebach). It only accepts people if you already have accommodation in Saarland. If not, you will be redirected to Rheinland-Pfalz/Trier.

Schleswig-Holstein

1. Neumünster

Address: (Haart 148, 2359 Neumünster) – open for reception, but distributes to other centres.

2. Boostedt

Address: (Von-dem-Borne-Straße, 24598 Boostedt) – open for reception, but there are no free places.

The camp accepts pets, including large dogs. However, as of July, there was information about the urgent relocation of refugees to dormitories where pets are not allowed.

Please note! The city administration cannot accommodate refugees with pets. If you register at this reception centre, you may have to take your pets to a shelter at your own expense.

3. Seeth

Address: (Hauptstraße 100, 23845 Seeth) – the situation is similar to the previous camp: reception is open, pets are allowed, but there have been cases of relocation to dormitories with restrictions on pets.

Please note! The city administration cannot accommodate refugees with pets. If you register at this reception centre, you may have to take your pets to a shelter at your own expense.

According to German law, foreigners entering the country are required to have appropriate insurance. For full details on deadlines, application rules and visa requirements, please refer to the article.

Saxony

There is only one reception centre here – Chemnitz — Adalbert-Stufter-Weg 25, 09131 Chemnitz

Thuringia

There is only one camp, but admission is subject to availability – refusal is possible.

– Suhl (Weidbergstr. 10, 98527 Suhl)

Reminder! Germany plans to amend its migration policy following Denmark's example. Details – follow the link.

If you need help at any stage of the migration process, you can contact our migration law specialists for advice on problematic issues, assistance with the preparation of the necessary documents or full legal support.

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