Ayusa places au pairs in areas where there are other au pairs, too. For a list of these areas please see the answer to the question above. Our main objective is to help an au pair find a compatible host family. While we will certainly try to accommodate your request for a particular region, placement may take longer than usual. The best way of finding your “perfect” host family is to stay as open-minded and flexible as possible. As an au pair you will be spending the next six to twelve months with your host family, therefore we encourage all our au pairs to accept a match based on the individual family rather than on their location. From experience we know that the success of a placement is not determined by the area where the au pair is living but how well the au pair gets on with the family. While some places in Germany like i.e. Berlin are probably more familiar to au pairs, all parts of the country are interesting, and each has its own advantages. The country has a lot to offer and as an au pair you may be surprised to discover cities or regions that you didn't know about before. You will have a chance to visit other parts of Germany during your vacation time.