Interesting Facts of Germany’s top cities for expats!

Germany is not just a land of beer and sausages, but also one of the most popular destinations in Europe for expats. There are major cities such as Berlin, Munich, and Cologne with vibrant expat communities.

Berlin

Location: North East
Population: 3.5 million residents
Gross Domestic Product: 124.6 billion Euros
Expat city ranking (Expat Insider survey 2016): 15^th

Top 5 Fun Facts:

1. 180 museums
2. One in every two Berliners are single.
3. Annual international Berlin Beer Festival runs 2.2kilometers.
4. Around 500,000 foreigners.
5. Expats from 185 countries in the city.

More information at: https://welcome-center-germany.com/lifestyle/berlin/

Munich

Location: South East
Population: 1.5 million residents
Gross Domestic Product: 94.3 billion Euros (2013)
Expat city ranking: 7^th

Top 5 Fun Facts:

1. Beer is considered as food and not as an alcoholic beverage in Bavaria.
2. Home to Europe’s biggest film studios.
3. The city is further north than any major US city.
4. Local name for Munich is, ‘Minga.’
5. There is a music loop in the metro station

More information at: https://welcome-center-germany.com/lifestyle/munich/

Frankfurt

Location: South West
Population: 700,000 residents
Gross Domestic Product: (102,941 GDP per Capita, 2008)
Expat city ranking: 13^th

Top 5 Fun Facts:

1. Ranks as one of the highest cities in quality of life,
2. Largest book trade show in the world.
3. Largest city in Hesse.
4. In the past, the city was the center for the Holy Roman Empire.
5. Home to the largest inner city forest.

More information at: https://welcome-center-germany.com/lifestyle/frankfurt/

Hamburg

Location: North
Population: 1.8 million residents
Gross Domestic Product: 109.3 billion Euros (2015)
Expat city ranking: 19^th

Top 5 Fun Facts:

1. More than 2,300 bridges. In total, more than London, Amsterdam and London combined.
2. Greenest city in Europe.
3. Many refer to this city as, ‘The Gateway to the World.’
4. Over a 100 clubs and music venues in the city.
5. The term, ‘Hamburger’ was actually derived from Hamburg.

More information at: https://welcome-center-germany.com/lifestyle/hamburg/

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