House & Home

Looking to make your new house a home in Germany? Our collection of expert guides to setting up house and home in Germany can help you do just that, whether you're trying to get the best expat-friendly SIM card for your phone or trying to connect to the best energy supplier for your home.

Utilities Germany

Setting up utilities in Germany: electricity, gas, and water

Discover how to set up your local utilities in Germany including how to connect to water, gas, and electricity in your new home.

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German SIM card

How to get a German SIM card and mobile phone number

New in Germany? Stay in touch with your new friends and colleagues with our guide to getting a German mobile phone and SIM card.

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Home insurance Germany

Home insurance in Germany: property, contents, and liability

How do you keep your house, possessions, and loved ones safe in your new German home? Find out your options for home insurance in Germany.

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Internet in Germany

Setting up home phone, internet, and TV in Germany

Moving into your new German house? Get your home connected with our guide to setting up TV, home phone, and internet in Germany.

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Live sustainably Germany

10 ways to live sustainably in Germany

Live more sustainably in Germany with these simple yet effective tips on greener living that you can apply to your everyday life.

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Supermarkets Germany

Supermarkets and grocery stores in Germany

Get ready to explore your local grocery stores and supermarkets in Germany with our guide. What’s the wurst that could happen?

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Apps Germany

Top must-have apps in Germany

From finding the best TV shows to getting around the city and more, these must-have apps in Germany will make your life run smoother.

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Shopping Germany

Household shopping in Germany

Whether you’re living in Munich or Münster, find out where to buy your everyday essentials with our guide to household shopping in Germany.

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Pfand

Pfand and duale Systeme: recycling in Germany

Do you know your Pfand from your duale Systeme? With the correct waste management, you can save time, avoid fines, and protect the planet.

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German TV

German TV and radio

What’s on the Fernsehen? From the most popular US dramas to local news, weather and sport, find out with our guide to German TV and radio.

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