A few facts about Oldenburg
- About 160,000 people live in Oldenburg.
- It's part of Lower Saxony.
- It's about 356 km to Berlin, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Delmenhorst (30 km), Bremen (40 km) and Wilhelmshaven (46 km).
Dating by city / Germany / Lower Saxony / Oldenburg
Dating in Oldenburg
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Oldenburg? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
First-date ideas for Oldenburg
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Oldenburg. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Oldenburg: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Oldenburg?
More than 1.6 million people live within 50 km of Oldenburg, in 58 towns and cities including Bremen, Wilhelmshaven and Delmenhorst. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Oldenburg?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Oldenburg or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Oldenburg real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Oldenburg?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
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First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.