About Germany

Germany, officially called the Federal Republic of Germany, was a founding member of the EU and with over 82 million inhabitants it has the largest population among EU countries. Made up of sixteen states, the capital and largest city is Berlin, with a population of 4.3 million. Berlin is a modern vibrant city, well known for its historic associations as well as its many bars, clubs, restaurants and museums.

The world’s third largest economy and leading exporter of goods in 2006. German exports include a range of quality cars, Mercedes Benz, Porsche and BMW, kitchen appliances from AEG, Blanco and Miele, pens from Montblanc and Nivea creams, to name but a few.

Great cuisine and fine wines, festivals, celebrations and inspiring architecture. Germany has it all and is far removed from any clichés concerning lederhosen and sauerkraut, but then the numerous visitors from abroad who are increasingly discovering Germany, already know this. Not just because of the wealth of cultural and historical sights, but also because of the wide- ranging regional cuisine and the changing landscapes. In fact, although the Germans are the undisputed world champions when it comes to foreign travel, they still prefer to holiday between the North Sea and the Alps and who can blame them?

Approximate distances from London to Germany’s main towns and cities

Berlin 652.8 miles

Bonn 345.1 miles

Bremen 490.0 miles

Cologne 332.6 miles

Danube 584.6 miles

Dresden 690.3 miles

Dusseldorf 326.3 miles

Elbe 518.2 miles

Ems 415.5 miles

Erfurt 564.0 miles

Frankfurt 447.3 miles

Fussen 678.5 miles

Hamburg 548.1 miles

Hannover 479.2 miles

Havel 664.7 miles

Heidelberg 480.2 miles

Isar 685.6 miles

Kiel 600.6 miles

Leipzig 638.7 miles

Magdeburg 566.0 miles

Mannheim 466.4 miles

Munich 673.0 miles

Nurnberg 583.1 miles

Rhine 584.6 miles

Rostock 655.8 miles

Saale 624.8 miles

Schwerinn 611.2 miles

Spree 756.7 miles

Stuttgart 543.1 miles

Ulm 594.8 miles

Weser 472.2 miles

Wiesbaden 432.3 miles

Removals to Berlin

Over the past century, the city of Berlin has seen huge changes both to its layout and its infrastructure. Once divided into East and West Berlin, the city is now united and prospers under its new regime, inviting tourists and business visitors to witness first hand, the rejuvenation of this once war torn city. Massive rebuilding programmes have resulted in an eclectic mix of architectures highlighting the differences between the designs of yesterday and today.

Removals to Hamburg

Hamburg is THE place to go shopping in Northern Germany. Its streets and malls are lined with everything from famous name brands to the more unusual fashion outlets. Head for the retail areas around the Alster you won’t be disappointed and while you’re there, take a walk around the lake itself. Some of the best real estate in Hamburg, if not Germany can be found in this area, so its definitely worth a look!

Removals to Munich

Famed for its month long Oktoberfest, Munich is a must see for anyone who loves their beer, but there’s more to the city than a few pints of lager. There are vast museums and art galleries of the highest standards and there are many beautiful churches too. Munich has its orchestras, ensembles, its opera houses and theatres and it is a popular stop off for major musical artistes. It is the entertainment hub of southeast Germany.

Removals to Frankfurt

Straddling the River Main, Frankfurt is the largest city in the Hesse region and it is recognised as the financial hub of Germany. It is home to Germany’s stock exchange and the Bundesbank. Popular among tourists for any number of reasons, it also plays host to many world-class trade fairs. Each year Frankfurt’s book fair brings in excess of a quarter of a million visitors to the city, each one eager to learn of the advances in media and communications.

Removals to Essen

Essen is the largest city in the Ruhr district of Germany. During the Industrial Revolution, the city became the most important mining area in Europe but unlike many other important industrial cities, it did not fall into decline afterwards and remains today, a culturally surprising and really quite attractive city. Numerous green spaces exist around the city, particularly in the region of the popular Baldeneysee lake and the beautifully landscaped Grugapark.

Removals to Dortmund

Dortmund is situated at the eastern edge of Germany’s Ruhr district. It has strong roots in culture, leisure, and sport with football being played by children and adults alike, at one of the city’s 140 clubs. Dortmund is a contemporary city; its principal museum, the Museum am Ostwall displays this perfectly. From a background in

coal, steel and beer, new technologies are emerging like IT, logistics, communications and the media, re-shaping Dortmund's corporate landscape.

Removals to Germany