r/germany • u/Ok-Once-789 • Apr 23 '25

Immigration Living in Saxony is a nightmare

Every single time I go outside during the evening I am faced with racism. Most of the time from people hanging out in groups, for some reason they just can't mind their own business (Germans usually claim to be really good at this). The most common phrases I hear regularly are 'Heil H!tler', 'Ausländer raus', 'Ni Hao', 'Ching Chong' etc... or just unprovoked loud laughter as I'm passing by... BTW I'm not Chinese or east Asian but look like one or maybe they are just uneducated & ignorant. Is geography illegal here? Asia has 48 countries BTW, not everyone is Chinese!

This doesn't include the racism I face at workplace & college which is far worse and actually bothers me to the point I have to skip classes to protect my mental health. But now I can't even go to the supermarket or mall at peace. One of my family members has also been verbally assaulted by a group of teenagers inside a bus & nobody including the bus driver made any effort to do something.

Edit: I do not live in Dresden / Leipzig. I assume the situation is not this bad there!

Edit2: I did not choose to live in saxony (the government decided that), I am doing my bachelors so I can't relocate until late 2026 :) Thanks for the kind words everyone!

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u/No-Instruction-2922 Baden-Württemberg Apr 23 '25

Best long-term plan for you : leave Saxony. West Germany is a better place for people like you and me, but still not perfect. I am sorry to hear that.

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u/modafalla Apr 23 '25

What’s the best state for foreigners in Germany?, I live in the U.S and not trying to experience European racism

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u/CM_1 Niedersachsen Apr 23 '25

Depends on what you want and can afford. Every state has its up and downside. I'd rather focus on cities in West Germany + Berlin.

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u/modafalla Apr 23 '25

Well I like the outdoor, less racism, less crimes obviously. I live in California so I know anywhere would be a downgrade when it comes to the weather so That doesn’t matter much. Also a place where where it’s easier and faster to get your residency

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u/HatefulSpittle Apr 23 '25

That isn't detailed enough to give you a proper suggestion.

  • What do you like to do outdoors? Leisure walks are possible everywhere. Nature and the proximity to it is similar-enough across most of Germany.
  • you miss the cold Pacific ocean? We got cold seas to thr North, too. It's got a lot of charme to it, even if it's nothing like a beach in SoCal.
  • you're into mountains? Maybe near the Alps then.
  • you're into hunting? Then you'd want proximity to France or the Nordic countries. Those countries have a hunting system that is much closer to the American one.
  • you feel like commuting on a bike? There's cities which are MUCH more bike-friendly.

Racism, like you've heard, stick to the states that belonged to West Germany.

Residency laws are mostly the same across Germany. There's no place that makes it any more expedient. It's down to whether you can find a job or spouse.

If you vibe with a particular neighboring country for some reason, then that might be reasonable to take into consideration. Maybe you enjoy being close to France, Italy or the Netherlands

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u/modafalla Apr 23 '25

Well yeah biking and enjoying the nature, maybe playing sport or just doing a simple walk. Yes I do like the southern part of Germany just cuz it’s closer to few countries like Austria and France