Whats the best city to live as a foreigner (american) in germanY?

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Whats the best city to live as a foreigner (american) in germanY?

Answer 1

berlin or hanover

Answer 2

I've only been to Munich (for 3 weeks) and Nurenberg (for a day).  I spell them that way, because I can't do unlauts on my computer.  I really love Munich.  There was so much stuff to do, for a 3 week trip.  But then again, it is such a big city, if you are not comfortable with that, than never mind.  The markets, the shops, the attractions (the women), the bars.  It's the perfect tourist destination.  I don't know if I'd live there.

Answer 3

Münster in nordrhein westfalen. its a great town, loads of students from all over the world and the best pub in münster is rathlins irish pub!!there are alot of english speaking people living here too, id say about 25% of the population are english speaking (from england, scotland, ireland...) we have two regiments here and some of the soldiers are also from south africa, new zeeland, fiji ... not just from the u.k. i love living here, im from ireland but moved here 18 years ago when i was 6 so ive grew up here and i dont ever want to leave :)

Answer 4

I live in germany and i have to say the best city I know of is Hamburg....and I have been here for a long time....there is nowhere like hamburg

Answer 5

Coming from the perspective of an American living in Germany, both as a soldier and as a civilian, I would try and stay where the military communities are.  With all of the closures lately (and in the coming years), there aren't any military communities east of Ansbach (just south of Nurenberg), north of Wiesbaden (just west of Frankfurt), or south of Ansbach (except Garmisch which now falls under Grafenwhoer).

Darmstadt is closing in 2009.  Wurzburg is closed or closing very soon.  Hanau is closing and Giessen is closed.

Wiesbaden will stay.  Part of Heidelberg and Mannheim.  Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart as well.

If you prefer to be away from large populations of Americans and go at it alone, then Berlin, Munich, or Hannover would be good.

Answer 6

IT depends what you want to do in germany. Do you like countryside? Or big cities? I would prefer cities with a population around 50.000 - 80.000 and not to far from big cities.

Answer 7

Berlin or Munich

Answer 8

I believe there are a lot of English-speaking foreigners in the Frankfurt/Main area.  I live in a small town, and there are no other Americans here.  You can check out the website ToyTownGermany, which is a website for English-speaking foreigners in Germany.

Answer 9

I really enjoyed the few years I spent in Stuttgart. It's a nice large city with a great deal to do, a lot of green space, many modern conveniences -- and the number one soccer team!

It's in the southern part of the country with easy access to France, Austria, Switzerland -- great skiing, nice lakes and the weather's not bad.

Answer 10

Most Americans who live here prefer the larger cities, like  Berlin. It's not only the German capital; it has a good feeling of multi-nationality and tolerance, and after seven years of living and working there, I must say, I like it. (I moved away for personal reasons, but would like to go back.) No other German city I know, be it Stuttgart, München, or Hannover, has that special feeling only Berlin has. I can't describe it; Berlin is a mixture of a big city and a small town (your "Kiez", or neighborhood), and it's exactly that mixture that makes Berlin so inspiring to the more-creative people, and a boredom for the less-creative.

Answer 11

Go for a large city, like Berlin.  You are more likely to find willing English speakers there than you would in a small town; though, I hope you know at least some German as it is.

Answer 12

As a few have mentioned it depends on your lifestyle and what you like/ are looking for....

Berlin is very diverse I'd even stretch to say a bit international. There are museums to visit and there is a lot going on.

Frankfurt is an obvious option but to me its more of a finance city for business folks and maybe clubbers.

Heidelberg is a quaint college town, absolutely gorgeous weather...smaller scale but a lot to do and see.  Mannheim is nearby and very industrial. -Will you study or attempt to work while you're abroad? You must then think of visas. Unless, you attempt to work for a US ID card (military base) for logistical support. That involves poor pay. If you're international and bilingual, go for the visa ;)

I'd go for Berlin or Heidelberg.

Answer 13

Darmstadt is great it is not to big and not to small it's about 20 min from frankfurt and alot of Americans have found a home there  its great

Answer 14

I live in germany now, and i would say somewhere near nürnburg. if u need an international school their is one about 35 min. away. it is a great school. i luv it! It is a nice city, not as big as munich or berlin, but a popular site. u can even live in a small town around that area if u like. you'll find people who speak english everywhere. good luck! you'll love germany!