Family residing in the Ore Mountains under court scrutiny in Berlin
In the heart of the Ore Mountains, a family of three—Philipp Jaeger, Katharina, and Romy—are currently living on a trial basis, exploring the region and experiencing life in the picturesque town of Zwönitz. This experiment, part of a larger initiative to attract new residents to the area, is not unique to Zwönitz. Cities like Görlitz and Guben in Brandenburg have been offering trial living opportunities for several years, aiming to inspire and provide a fresh perspective on these regions.
The Jaeger family, originally from Berlin, have been living and working in the bustling city for ten years. However, after a decade, they are open to new possibilities, from Brandenburg to Dubai. The family's trial living experience in Zwönitz began about a month ago, and they have been making the most of their time, visiting places like Oberwiesenthal and taking scenic flights.
Katharina Jaeger works remotely in the event industry from Zwönitz, while Philipp enjoys the hilly surroundings and goes cycling. He also works remotely, running a digital agency from a coworking office in town.
Robert Knippschild, who heads the Interdisciplinary Center for Transformative Urban Development at the Leibniz Institute for Ecological Urban and Regional Development, accompanies the trial living in Görlitz scientifically. The city of Görlitz has a long history with trial living offers, dating back to 2008. Initially, the idea was to attract residents from the outskirts to the city center due to vacancies.
However, the current program in Görlitz is reserved for employees of the newly established research center for astrophysics. In Guben, trial living offers are available for prospective residents due to demographic changes. Last year, 31 people took advantage of this offer in Guben, and a similar number is expected this year. Interested parties can be offered furnished guest apartments for two to four weeks, weekly Stammtische are organized, and internships in companies can be arranged on request.
While there is no direct, centralized list of German cities offering formal trial living programs, the concept exists informally in many cities. Major cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne offer short-term rentals and diverse housing options, making trial living feasible. For individuals looking to trial living in Germany, exploring serviced apartments, corporate housing, and furnished flat-share platforms can be a good starting point.
In conclusion, the trial living experiment in the Ore Mountains is part of a growing trend to attract new residents to regions that may not typically be associated with a digital nomad lifestyle. As more cities explore this concept, it's clear that trial living offers a unique opportunity for individuals and families to experience new places, while also benefiting local communities.
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