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Queer German woc here. Yes, I do find it conservative. I live in Berlin. For all the hate that non Berliners like to lay on Berlin, it's an accepting vibrant place. It has its pitfalls but I don't underestimate the peace of not being stared at constantly for just living my life. Living outside the ring zone will give you the relatively quiet life you want. Rent is not cheap though. Cheaper than Munich, sure. But the rental crisis here is no joke either.
You hit on every topic I am considering, Berlin is sounding more in line with what I want. While I am not a poc I still have no interest in living around racists. It would be such a welcome change to be around more queer people, vegan options and a general sense of peace. I wouldn't really consider leaving the US if it were not for the increasing sense of hostility around and the insane amount of anti-lgbtqia laws popping up. Workation is the next step I think, probably sometime around summer of 2024.
If I might ask, what is the acceptance of trans folks like within the queer scene in Berlin?
Disclaimer: I'm not trans myself. My experience/opinion is formed by listening to my trans friends and observing their experience.
Berlin is largely leftist with some anarcho spaces. Trans acceptance is mandated entry requirement. I'm sure some ahole wiggles in occasionally but I've seen others get very vocal and kick them out immediately. I would say it's an accepting place with several social events geared towards the LGBTQ community. A friend of mine is from the US too and she came to Berlin because of the issues she faced in her home country as a (trans) woman. It's been about a decade since she got here. I can find out about some forums, spaces you can talk / ask questions in. I don't want to presume the details and speak for the trans community. Shall I look into it and pm you ?
If you find anything that would be greatly appreciated! Your response is encouraging nonetheless, the landscape is changing so rapidly here it is hard to know where is actually safe and welcoming to all the letters