In Cottbus find your way
Are you new to Cottbus/Chóśebuz and have 1000 questions and need information and a guide through the jungle of authorities? The Welcome Center provides orientation, advice and support, refers people to the right places and establishes contacts.
What we can help you with
Language, language acquisition, language courses
Are you looking for a suitable German course or do you want to use or improve your language skills and don’t know exactly where and how to find the right information?
Work and labor market integration
There are many support and advisory structures for successful labor market integration. We will be happy to help you find the right contact person.
General advice
You have questions and don’t know exactly which category they fit into. Just ask. We will find a solution.
Living
Do you need an overview of the housing situation in Cottbus/Chóśebuz and are you looking for a contact person? Then feel free to ask us.
Health
Are you new to the German healthcare system and need a guide? Talk to us or write to us.
Education
Are you looking for a nursery or school place for your child or do you want to start studying? We will find a solution together.
Encounter and participation
They are looking for contact with other people and want to network. Would you like to volunteer or help shape processes in Cottbus? We make contact.
Jungle of authorities
Which form belongs to which authority? When and how do I extend my stay? Where can I apply for child benefit or register my car? We guide you skillfully through the jungle of authorities.
Culture and leisure
Yoga classes, theater, a membership in the choir or the park railroad, a suitable sports club or a visit to the cinema are at the top of your wish list. We know where and how you can enjoy the best cultural and leisure activities in Cottbus/Chóśebuz.
Advice in your language
The staff at the Welcome Center can advise you in the following languages:
How to reach us
Address
Welcome Center Cottbus
Berliner Strasse 157
03046 Cottbus
How to find us: Location map
Telephone
0355 – 612 34 12
E-mail address
welcome@cottbus.de
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
We are also available for you outside opening hours by appointment.
Telegram groups
You are welcome to subscribe to our Telegram channels to receive information on a wide range of topics at short notice:
Ukraine: Ukrainians
Persian: Persian speaking community
Contact form
Please use our contact form for inquiries.
Most important links
Department of Education and Integration
City of Cottbus
International Cottbus
