Intercultural Programs in Saxony-Anhalt
Many migrant communities in Saxony-Anhalt have established their own associations. These associations provide meeting places for the communities and advocate for the interests of people with a migration background. Some associations also offer regular classes, such as painting, dancing, or various languages. Our regional advisors are happy to provide information about the services available in your area. The websites of the “State Network of Migrant Organizations in Saxony-Anhalt” (LAMSA) and the Saxony-Anhalt Society for Foreigners (AGSA) offer an initial overview of migrant organizations in Saxony-Anhalt.
Many cities and towns in Saxony-Anhalt have neighborhood meetups and intercultural gathering places. These are aimed, among others, at people who are new to Saxony-Anhalt and want to connect with others. There, people meet to chat, eat together, or pursue shared hobbies. Here are a few examples:
Bernburg: Coffee To Stay Community Café
Bitterfeld-Wolfen: Community Café and other offerings at the Bitterfeld-Wolfen Multigenerational House
Gräfenhainichen: Weekly community café organized by the “offen. bunt. anders.” initiative
Halberstadt: Neighborhood meeting place “treff.punkt” run by the Diakonisches Werk
Halle: WELCOME meeting organized by the Volunteer Agency, featuring a women’s café and many other activities
Magdeburg: International Mothers’ Breakfast at the Familienhaus im Park, Language Café at the einewelt haus, Language Café and other offerings by Blickwechsel e.V., Intercultural Garden
Merseburg: International Family Café of the Evangelical Church District
Naumburg: Women’s Chat hosted by the Volunteer Agency, Community Café at the Salvation Army’s Schreberstraße Community Center
Schönebeck: German for Beginners for refugees and other offerings at the Rückenwind e.V. multi-generational house in Schönebeck
Staßfurt: Meeting and drop-in center for refugees and other programs offered by Staßfurter Urania e.V.
Stendal: “Welcome Table” for skilled workers (every last Wednesday of the month, 4:30–6:00 p.m., at the “bohne & praline” café), “Friends Meet Friends” at the Kleine Markthalle
Wernigerode: Wernigerode Family Center of the International Federation
Mentoring programs are another way to help people find their bearings in their new home and meet new people. Those interested can register, and pairs are formed: one person who is new to Saxony-Anhalt and one person who has lived here for some time. For example, there are arrivalmentoring programs for refugees in Halle, the “ChancenPatenschaften” project in Magdeburg, and languagementors in Wittenberg.
Celebrating together is a wonderful opportunity to experience the many cultures and traditions that are at home in Saxony-Anhalt. In Magdeburg, for example, the Festival of Cultures and the Festival of Encounter are held once a year. In addition, Intercultural Week takes place every year throughout Germany; this year it runs from September 27 to October 4, 2026.
Our regional advisors will be happy to help you find suitable local events. We also welcome suggestions for other intercultural events that are not yet listed here.
In our resource center, you'll find suggestions and tips for communicating in intercultural contexts.