THE CONCEPT: Arrive with just your suitcase. We handle the rest.
Welcome. Please note right at the beginning: We are a private residential house (a large flatshare / WG managed by a private main tenant), NOT a public student dorm (Studentenwohnheim).
We are a community-focused home designed for smart, open-minded international students, PhDs, and interns who want a stress-free start in Münster.
Immediate City Registration & No SCHUFA (jetzt beantragen) needed
We know that providing a German credit score (SCHUFA (jetzt beantragen) ) or a German guarantor (Bürgschaft) is almost impossible if you are new to Germany.
Unlike most German landlords, we do NOT ask for these documents. We want to give internationals a fair chance. As long as you can afford the rent and we are a great match, you are on board without unnecessary barriers.
The absolute importance of the "Anmeldung":
We actively support you with your City Registration (Anmeldung) from day one. We want to kindly but firmly remind you how crucial this registration is in Germany.
Without it, your life here will quickly hit a brick wall. Here are 8 concrete reasons why you urgently need the Anmeldung:
Visa & Residence Permit: Strictly required by the immigration office.
Tax ID (Steuer-ID): Mandatory to get a job or receive your PhD salary.
German Bank Account: You cannot open a standard account without it.
Health Insurance: Needed to fully activate your coverage.
University Enrollment: Required for your final matriculation.
Mobile Phone Contract: Necessary for post-paid contracts.
Deutschlandticket: Required to buy the nationwide transport ticket.
City Services: Needed for library cards and municipal services.
Your Name on the Mailbox & Digital Mail Service:
Once your first month's rent is paid after signing the lease, we will immediately put your name on our mailbox. This ensures that all your crucial letters arrive safely.
Upon your request, we can even open your physical mail, scan it, and send it to you via email so you can handle German bureaucracy before you even arrive.
House Language = English:
To ensure everyone feels included, English is our shared house language. You do not need to be fluent, but basic conversational English is an absolute requirement.
If you do not speak any English, we unfortunately cannot consider your application.
The Room: 14 sqm Basement Room (Maximum Privacy & WG Life combined)
This specific 14 sqm single room is a true hidden gem. It features its very own private basement hallway, which you can access directly from our beautiful garden. The room is located right at the beginning of this hallway, making it feel almost like a private granny flat (Einliegerwohnung).
If you value maximum privacy to recharge and disconnect, but still want the vibrant WG life, this is the absolute perfect match for you. You will get the usual, cozy WG background sounds (like the washing machine running nearby), but it remains your absolute private retreat. Whenever you feel social, just head upstairs to the huge kitchen or join the others at the TV.
Convenience right outside your door:
Basement Fridge: Located right in your hallway. You do not even need to go upstairs for a cold drink or a quick snack.
Sanitary: Your basement shower is just a few steps away, and the basement toilet is located right inside the gym area.
Home Gym: Located at the exact other end of your hallway.
The all-inclusive rent is a true "all-in" price (including heating, electricity, water, high-speed internet, and even the mandatory German TV & Radio tax / Rundfunkbeitrag). You do not have to fear any hidden utility bills at the end of the year.
Hassle-Free Living (Plug & Play & Dedicated Service):
Like in a hotel, you just move in and do not have to worry about the basics. We use a shared WG-fund to cover all daily essentials. Since the contract for this room strictly runs for six months and one day (September 30th, 2027 to March 31st, 2028), this is a one-time fee of € 180.
This flat rate fully provides all shared household essentials and room basics. This includes: duvets, pillows, table and desk lamps, towels, hand soap, paper towels, dishes, cutlery, pans, pots, spices, high-quality cooking oil, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent, and much more.
Please note that in Germany, a standard warm rent (Warmmiete) never includes these items. Normally, you have to buy and organize all of this yourself.
But this fund goes even further than just household items. I genuinely care about your well-being and want you to feel truly at home. Therefore, this fee also covers the fuel costs if we go on joint WG trips together, like visiting the beautiful nearby castle Schloss Nordkirchen.
It also covers our vast collection of board games (including Catan, Monopoly Münster Edition, Kniffel, Chess, and Risk) as well as popcorn, snacks, and sweets for our shared movie or game nights. Furthermore, the fee includes access to a massive entertainment package. On the TV in my shared room, which you can use together with us after a quick chat with me and my roommate, we offer Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, WOW (for soccer and tennis), DAZN (for soccer and darts), YouTube Premium, and Waipu.TV for live German and English television like the BBC.
For example, if you were to book all these included Smart-TV subscriptions yourself at standard German prices, you would pay around € 150 per month just for those alone.
The idea behind this is simple: The semester fee spares all of us the annoying process of constantly calculating and splitting bills. I want to provide an environment where you can put your full focus entirely on your studies, your PhD, your work, or your internship. You literally do not have to worry about anything else, except, of course, doing your regular weekly cleaning shift and keeping the shared spaces tidy.
Important Note regarding the Semester Fee:
To keep things perfectly fair and simple for everyone, this fee is a fixed flat rate. It applies in full, completely regardless of how much you personally choose to use the physical items, the snacks, or the streaming services. I provide this complete infrastructure as a rare and highly supportive chance for internationals, ensuring nobody is exploited or left alone. It is entirely up to you how much you make use of it. Please kindly understand that trying to renegotiate a fixed community fee is considered extremely impolite in Germany and is often perceived as a personal attack on the host's efforts.
FURTHER EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS & OUR ONLINE CASTING:
You will actually enjoy even more benefits when you move in with me. We have an extended network and infrastructure that gives you access to twice as many social contacts, occasional fun bar nights, and even more screens to watch sports and Netflix together.
Please feel free to ask me about these extra perks during our online video casting, and I will gladly explain them in detail. To give you a first example of this high service level: I will personally pick you up from Münster main station or even the airport when you arrive. I am always approachable and do my best to ensure you have the most welcoming, safe, and comfortable start in Germany.
Your Dedicated Host:
I am Mark, the main tenant of this house. I have been passionately managing this project for twelve years and I live right here in the WG with you.
If something breaks, I take action immediately and handle all the communication and stress. Even if I happen to be away, you are always in good hands.
Over the years, I have built a wonderful network of international and German friends in Münster, who, along with my girlfriend and family, are always happy to step in and support the community.
LOCATION: Münster Berg Fidel – The Best of Both Worlds
Our house is located in the southern part of Münster, in the district of Berg Fidel. It is situated in a quiet dead-end street.
There is no through traffic, and the train tracks are far enough away that you will not hear them – you will only hear the birds singing in the morning. It is a highly quiet, safe, and peaceful residential neighborhood.
• Connectivity: City Centre (8–20 min by bike/bus), University Campus (15–30 min by bike). The Bus Stop is only a 2-minute walk away (including night buses).
• Daily Needs: Supermarket, Pharmacy, ATM, and Post Office are all within a 2-minute walking distance. Nature ("Sternbuschpark") is just a 5-minute walk away.
THE "QUIET COMMUNITY" & "SOCIAL CONTACTS FROM DAY 1"
You are not just renting a room; you are joining a peaceful, like-minded international community. Our house is not a standard "Zweck-WG" where people just live together purely for convenience.
Instead, it is specifically designed to offer you "social contacts from day 1". This is exactly what many internationals desperately miss when arriving in Germany, as they often have to build a social circle completely from scratch while navigating a new culture.
We offer a very rare and special balance: On one hand, we are absolutely no party WG and strictly enforce our quiet hours between 11 PM and 7 AM. On the other hand, we provide immediate social connections and an instant, warm integration into the vibrant life of Münster.
If you are looking for exactly this kind of balance – no wild parties, but great social contacts – you are warmly welcome here. Of course, anyone else who simply appreciates a well-organized home and respects our house rules is just as welcome to apply.
OUR PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE & THE "PROVE THEM WRONG" CHALLENGE
Do your parents or your social circle back home claim that people from all over the world with different backgrounds and religions cannot live together peacefully?
Prove them wrong – just like we have been doing for 12 years. Since 2014, we have welcomed smart, peaceful housemates from exactly 44 different nations from all continents.
Current Line-Up for the Winter Semester:
A couple from Slovakia, 21 and 23, both Erasmus students
A female 23-year-old masters student from the USA
A female 25-year-old masters student from Singapore
One male housemate from India, 23, student who does an internship for his winter semester (sharing a room with me, Mark)
A male Erasmus student from Romania, 21
And, of course, myself, Mark (Main Tenant)
To make this community work perfectly, we have a few important rules:
Strictly Non-Smokers Only: You must be a 100% non-smoker. Smoking outside the house is also a strict deal-breaker. No vaping. I get severe migraines from the smell of smoke, so this is an absolute health requirement.
No Drugs: Alcohol is fine, cannabis and other drugs are strictly forbidden.
Cleaning & Tidying: We keep our beautiful home spotless. Everyone cleans max. 1 hour per week via a fair schedule.
Strict Quiet Hours (11 PM - 7 AM): We are a place to rest, not a party house. Strict quiet time applies. To be very clear: Cooking or having conversations in the kitchen between 11 PM and 7 AM is strictly forbidden. Since this is a typical German house built in 1972 without any modern soundproofing, you would wake up the entire house if you start cooking or chatting at night. There is only one exception: On weekends (Friday and/or Saturday nights), if everyone agrees, we can sit together in the kitchen until 1 AM. On those mornings, the quiet hours apply until 8 AM.
The 100% Plant-Based House (Absolute Inclusion & Hygiene):
I have been fully vegan since 2010. I did not establish this strict indoor rule to annoy anyone, but simply because I truly love all animals.
Therefore, our entire house is strictly vegan regarding all food and beverages. This means no animal-based food or drinks are allowed anywhere inside the building. Please note that this rule only applies to your diet inside the house. You can of course wear leather shoes, wool sweaters, or use non-vegan cosmetics without any issues.
Additionally, this house-wide rule ensures that our shared home, especially the kitchen, remains a safe, conflict-free space for all cultures and religions. Everyone can share the home and the cooking equipment without ever crossing anyone's dietary or ethical boundaries.
Outside the house, you are of course completely free to eat whatever you like. Münster is a vegan paradise, and I am always happy to help you with your first plant-based shopping trips.
FACILITIES & EXCELLENT EQUIPMENT
Unlike a basic student dorm, we offer a high standard of living:
Home Gym & Entertainment (12 PM - 10 PM sharp): For safety, we train together in small groups (solo workouts are not permitted). Equipped with Netflix, YouTube Premium, Disney+, and Amazon Prime.
High-Quality Printer: A new DIN A3 printer for your university or work projects.
The Garden: A private outdoor space with hammocks and a garden swing.
The Kitchen (20 m2): Fully equipped with a gas stove, huge fridge (with filtered water and filtered ice), stone pizza oven, rice cooker, professional smoothie blender, and citrus press.
Sanitary Facilities: We have exactly 2 showers, 4 toilets (3 of which are completely separate), and 6 sinks. You will never experience a morning traffic jam in the bathroom. To ensure the house can truly come to rest at night, only the basement shower may be used between 10 PM and 7 AM. Please note that this is not an invitation to regularly shower at 2 AM, as walking around the house also wakes people up. If you are a night owl, please stay in your room or outside the house and make sure to shower before 10 PM. However, if you come home sweaty from a party, you are of course allowed to shower in the basement at any time. Mutual respect is extremely important to us, and showering every single night is simply not respectful towards housemates who want to sleep.
PAYMENT PROCESS & DEPOSIT (Simple & Fair):
We only require the first month's rent immediately after signing the lease. The security deposit (equal to three months' rent) can be paid at any time after signing, but no later than your move-in day.
Since we do not ask for a SCHUFA (jetzt beantragen) (jetzt beantragen) credit score or a guarantor, paying this deposit is the only real hurdle we have. As the main tenant, this deposit is my only safety net to ensure I am not left paying out of pocket for any potential damages caused during a tenancy.
I want to handle this in a very welcoming, transparent, and fair way. If your room is left in good condition with no damages or destruction, your full deposit will naturally be refunded to you.
Please just keep in mind that the refund process always takes a little bit of administrative time after you move out, as we need to properly check the room and process the bank transfer. Therefore, the deposit cannot be returned in cash or transferred on the exact day of your departure, but it will be safely sent back to your account shortly after.
MANDATORY: Personal Liability Insurance:
Having personal liability insurance (Privathaftpflichtversicherung) is a strict requirement. It only costs about € 40 per year. If you do not have one yet, we will actively help you set it up.
UNDERSTANDING THE GERMAN RENTAL MARKET:
Rental contracts are usually bound to strict, fixed terms (e.g., full semesters). For tax and legal reasons, and to maintain a stable community, we require a minimum rental period of 6 months and one day.
If we offer flexible, shorter periods, we legally cross the line into commercial hosting. Therefore, accommodating exact individual travel dates is legally impossible for us.
THE "ARRIVING IN MID-SEPTEMBER" TRAP:
Many international students arriving between September 15th and September 22nd think they can outsmart the system. They try to save money by officially renting a room from October 1st and planning to just sleep on a friend's couch, in a hostel, or an Airbnb in the meantime.
This is a massive illusion that will likely cost you a lot of money and stress. Münster's housing market completely overheats in September. There are over 10,000 students searching for a place at the exact same time. The couches of friends and acquaintances are usually fully booked long in advance. Hostels and Airbnbs become incredibly expensive and rare during this peak season, easily costing you far more than half a month's rent. Renting a room from September 1st avoids all this chaos and gives you a guaranteed, stress-free base to settle in and process your vital city registration immediately.
THE "ZWISCHENMIETE" ILLUSION & OUR HIGH STANDARD:
There is one exception to the strict market rules: "Zwischenmiete" (subletting). However, the competition for these cheap offers is incredibly high, and WGs mostly select fluent German speakers.
Our prices cannot be compared to these cheap sublets or basic student dorms. We offer a fair price for a high-quality, barrier-free living experience. If you are simply looking for the cheapest room available, please do NOT apply.
THE "FAMILY & FRIENDS JOKER":
If you already have a safe place to stay in or around Münster with parents or friends where you can officially get your City Registration (Anmeldung), please draw this joker. Save yourself the stress, move in with them first, and look for your long-term room locally. Please keep in mind that this only works if they own the property, as standard renters usually cannot legally provide you with an Anmeldung.
INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY:
Please write an individual message in English. Tell me a bit about yourself (Age, studies/job, hobbies) and mention what you expect from well-organized shared living. I prioritize detailed inquiries – the longer the text, the better.
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