Which German states accept Ukrainian refugees: current addresses of camps in May 2026

Germany continues to accept refugees from Ukraine under the temporary protection program Paragraph 24. Unfortunately, the camps are no longer open in all federal states. Find out more about the conditions of accommodation of Ukrainian refugees and the current conditions of camps in Germany as of May 2026

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Germany has designated several regions (and camps within them) that are accepting Ukrainians. Each has its own specific characteristics, and transferring to a different camp at one’s own request is practically impossible (except under a few specific circumstances). Accordingly, you should carefully consider the available options to choose the conditions that are most comfortable for you. At this time, there are projected restrictions on camp placements for the future. Read the article for up-to-date information on so-called “refugee camps” as of May 2026.

Refugee Camp and Basic Conditions of Its Operation

A “refugee camp” is a reception center for refugees. This is where decisions are made regarding which region of Germany to send refugees to, though this cannot be predicted in advance. Typically, Ukrainians remain in the region to which they arrived at the “reception center.” However, if there are no accommodation options available, a person may be sent to another region.

You can only choose a camp upon arrival, so it is recommended to select one that is easy to reach. Keep in mind that the camp is chosen once upon arrival; after registration, the displaced person will not be accepted in other regions.

A displaced person is required to live in the territory to which they are assigned, and moving requires a special document and compelling reasons. These include:

– employment in the destination area;

– marriage;

– caring for minor children.

The housing situation in Germany is currently very difficult—many migrants are forced to live in hangars, dormitories, converted gyms, and similar facilities. The basis for housing refugees from Ukraine is the temporary protection program (“Paragraph 24”), but it cannot solve the housing issue for over a million migrants.

Important! Camps for displaced persons operate 24/7.

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Which “camps” are accepting Ukrainian displaced persons in May 2026?

Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg is one of the most popular reception points. As of April 2026, the situation is very unstable. Many new arrivals are being distributed to other federal states. Decisions are made by an automated system on a case-by-case basis.

Karlsruhe

Address: Durlacher Allee 100, 76137 Karlsruhe. Open, sometimes redistributes to other regions. Since January 2024, it has been accepting anyone arriving by private car. Key features include:

– Cars must be parked outside the reception center;

– Animals larger than a cat are not permitted.

Freiburg

Address: Müllheimer Str. 7, 79115 Freiburg. Open, but may distribute to other federal states.

Accepts small pets, which must remain with their owners at all times (dogs must be on a leash).

Munich

Address: Dachauer Str. 122a, 80637 Munich

As of April 2026, the Munich reception center frequently relocates people to other federal states. If relocating within Bavaria, it is usually to the southern part of Bavaria (Upper Bavaria).

This reception center is not recommended for pet owners. Currently, the shelter does not accept displaced persons with pets, and shelters in the region are overcrowded.

Augsburg

Address: Aindlingerstr. 16, 86167 Augsburg. Since December 2024, they have not been accepting people with pets.

Regensburg

Address: Zeißstraße 1, 93053 Regensburg. Distribution takes place in the eastern part of Bavaria, in rural areas.

Bamberg

Address: Erlenweg 4, 96050 Bamberg. Admissions are accepted 24 hours a day, but registration with pets is prohibited. The shelter serves the northern part of Bavaria (Franconia).

Geldersheim

Address: Conn-Str. 1, 97505 Geldersheim. The shelter serves the northern part of Bavaria.

Berlin

From 12/01/2025: Oranienburger Straße 285, 13438 Berlin (U-Bahn station Karl-Bonhoeffer-Nervenklinik) – new arrivals should go to Building 22 (Haus 22). Pets are not allowed.

Important! Tegel (the old airport) – closed after December 1, 2025.

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Hamburg

Reception Center: Bargkoppelweg 66a, open 24/7.

No pets allowed!

Haart 148, 24539 Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein

Address: Segebergerstr. 100, 23795, Bad Segeberg.

Pets are allowed. During the distribution process, you may need to temporarily leave your pet in care.

Hesse

Gießen (Rödgener Straße 59-61, 35394 Gießen Ankunftshalle) – the reception center is open.

The best time to arrive is on weekdays before 8:00 PM.

Information for those traveling by public transport: there is the possibility of overnight accommodation in Frankfurt (Bahnhofsmission):

Step 1: Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bf;

Step 2: Take bus 1 or 17 from Gießen Bf to Sophie-Scholl-Schule.

A map of the area can be viewed here.

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Lower Saxony

- Bramsche (Im Rehhagen 8, 49565 Bramsche).

- Friedland (Heimkehrerstr. 18, 37133 Friedland).

North Rhine-Westphalia

There is a single reception center here – Bochum (Gersteinring 50, 44791 Bochum). As of April 2026, the reception center is distributing Ukrainians to other federal states.

Rhineland-Palatinate

There are two reception centers here – Trier (Dasbachstr. 19, 54292 Trier) and Speyer (Spaldinger Str. 100, 67346 Speyer). As of April 2026, it redirects all new arrivals to other federal states.

Saarland

There is a single reception center here: Lebach (Schlesierallee 17, 66822 Lebach). It accepts you only if you already have housing in Saarland. If not, you will be redirected to Rhineland-Palatinate/Trier.

Saxony

- Dresden — Hammerweg 26, 01127 Dresden

- Chemnitz — Adalbert-Stifter-Weg 25, 09131 Chemnitz

- Leipzig — Max-Liebermann-Str. 36 b/c, 04159 Leipzig

Schleswig-Holstein

Neumünster

Address: (Haart 148, 2359 Neumünster) – open for intake, but refers to other centers.

Thuringia

- Suhl (Weidbergstr. 10, 98527 Suhl) - may refer to other states if there are no vacancies

- Eisenberg (Jenaer Str. 49, 07607 Eisenberg) – may refer to other states if there are no available spots

If you need assistance at any stage of the migration process, you can contact our immigration law specialists for advice on specific issues, help with preparing the necessary documents, or comprehensive legal support.

Reminder! How Ukrainians can regularize their status in Germany and avoid losing it after March 4, 2027—we explain it here.

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