Spend a few mild, even hot summer days visiting the unique region of the Ruhr, mainland Europe's most underestimated metropolitan region. Full of surprises, attractions include funfairs, festivals, exhibitions, shopping in many cities and malls, LegoLand® Discovery Centre, Movie Park and Sea Life. More...
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Comprehensive city and regional guides for expats
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Rhine Ruhr is one of the most fascinating metropolitan areas in the world. Explore the lush green countryside, bike along the riverbanks and partake of a variety of events, exhibitions, performances and festivals on offer.
Spring Break
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One of the most exciting places in Europe reveals its metamorphosis from industrial powerhouse to modern, innovative area in NRW. Impressive architecture, beautiful landscapes and a multitude of impressive cultural centres are spread across the Ruhr region.
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Neuss is proud of the multitude of nationalities amongst its workforce with institutions welcoming and always willing to help any way they can. Companies from across the globe have located here and opportunities for expats abound.
International School Düsseldorf
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The International School of Düsseldorf, ISD, offers international families an environment of understanding and first class education. Their caring, well-qualified staff members are quick to integrate children to this rather special place of learning.
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Dusseldorf combines world-class shopping and cultural attractions with the down-to-earth charms of the Rhineland.The capital of NRW, this city of about 600,000 doubles as one of Germany’s fashion capitals.
Public Transport
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Courtesy of the Rheinbahn, public transport in Düsseldorf is efficient so waiting is generally kept to a minimum. A densely woven network of subway, trams and buses reveals an opportunity to alight on virtually every corner of one of the most compact cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
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Bonn and Business Gas Lanterns CyclingFull of clear and relevant knowledge, Amazing Capitals are an inspiring, valuable source of solid support for expatriates. Written in the international language of business, they assist foreign professionals settle into and to live in their new location. Here, expats find the necessary formalities and must do’s, things to see and enjoy as well as ways to contact other people in similar situations.
The format offers quick access in three main zones: Expat Life is where necessities for relocating can be found such as registration, local drivers licence, pet licence, international schools, clubs and networks; “Things To Do informs of exhibitions, events and harder to find international happenings organised by local international business, cultural and social clubs; “The Location” reveals city or regional attractions, how to get around, infrastructure, institutions and fascinating local flavours and cultures.