5️⃣0️⃣ Berlin Train Disruptions for 4 Months, 9 Changes for Expats, SCHUFA Score Goes Online + Weekly Events, IWB Highlights, Housing Offers & More!
Hello again, IWBies! ❄️
Berlin is deep into December mode, colder mornings, darker afternoons and that familiar mix between holiday sparkle ✨ and winter gloom. If you’ve been feeling a bit low-energy recently (and missing family traditions back home), you’re definitely not alone.
Just a reminder that we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily every week, curating news, events, housing offers and community highlights to keep our 40k+ women connected, informed and empowered here in Germany. Your support really helps us continue. 💖
With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team
As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:
🛍️ On which Sundays this December are the shops open in Berlin?
⚠️ SCHUFA score will be simplified and available online from 2026
🎨 A list of art markets, auctions, and pop-ups to make gift-giving easier this festive season.
👩💻 30% of Germans trust AI chatbot diagnoses as much as doctors’ diagnoses
👉 Week from December, 8th to December, the 14th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy
🎄 Weihnachtsrodeo - XMas Desgin Markt. December, 14
👑 X-Mas DRAG BRUNCH. December, 14
🍞 Sourdough Bread Workshop. December, 10
🔥 Bum & Rum - where Caribbean culture meets Hip-Hop and Trap. December, 13
🎶 Freedom from Famine Fundraiser Tapes Listening Session & Concert. December, 14
🎤 Stella & The Longos are finally back in Berlin. December, 10
🩰 A Techno Ballet Odyssey. December, 12
✨ 3 Years of Disco Futurismo. December, 12
🌹 The Mystic Rose - The last Rose of the Year. December, 12
⚡ Oriental Nights - Ecstatic Dance Session. December, 12
🍸 Tutto Bene + Afterhour. December, 12
🧖♀️ Psychedelic Sauna Party. December, 13
👊 EAT THE RICH_SOLIPARTY. December, 13
🛠️ Industrial Design Hub Berlin meetup #2. December, 10
🥂 White Label Project x FOMO Berlin x Ode Aperitif Xmas Mingle. December, 11
🪰 Digital Nudging ⟡ When Psychology meets UX. December, 12
🇧🇷 YAGO OPROPRIO in Berlin. December, 11
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IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:
🎄 “Do you have any recommendation which best Christmasmarket to visit in Berlin?”
✈️ “How are people affording to travel in the current economy?”
😔 “How do you deal with physical and cognitive limitations?”
💸 “What is your attitude towards finances in a romantic relationship?”
🩺 “Seeking advice from women who have had a conization in Berlin/Germany”
We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:
“I’m subletting my fully furnished 58m2 apartment with a regular contract for 1year. The Anmeldung is not possible for the first year with the possibility to register afterwards.”
“’m subletting my lovely room with a private bathroom in a 4-person apartment in Charlottenburg from late December or the beginning of January to mid-March”
“I’m subletting my cute 2-room apartment, located in Schillerkiez, for 3.5 months. Anmeldung: Yes”
“I am renting a room in my apartment from Jan 15th, 2026 - May 30th, 2026 with the option to extend from July 1st!”
“Two rooms Flat in Neukölln — Available from January 2026 to May 2026 (dates are flexible)”
“We are renting out our beautiful 50 sqm apartment in Friedrichshain. Available for 3 months from 22.12.25 to 12.03.26”
“Minimun of 1 month, available until August 30, 2026. The apartment has 3 rooms and is located on the 3rd floor”
“Renting a 35msq apartment in Neukölln 12053, Dec 25 / Apr 26 (flexible dates)”
“The apartment is in Gesundbrunnen, a 2-person shared apartment, to the backyard; so it’s not the brightest, but it’s cozy, and we can make it even cozier together”
“I’m leaving Berlin for the winter, and my two rooms in a 2er WG in Friedrichshain will be available for sublet from January 10 until May 20, 2026.”
We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:
You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!
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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team