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North Rhine-Westphalia's capital city Dusseldorf has turned itself into one of the best places to live in Germany as well as a key business location. Find out everything you need to know about living in the city as an expat with Expatica's exclusive guide. |
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The city covers an area of 217km2 and has a population of 573,585. Düsseldorf spreads over both sides of the Rhine, with the largest part on the right. There are 49 'Stadtteile', in the north Angermund sits on the border with Duisburg and Ratingen, and in the south Hellerhof borders onto Kreis Mettmann.
Stadtmitte is a melting pot of cultures, a mixture of rich and poor. It's where Düsseldorf's banking district is located and also its famous shopping street, the Kö. Apartments are pricey and houses hard to find, but if you want to live where it's happening, this is the place to be.
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Dusseldorf is home to Germany's largest Japanese community |
The Hafen is Düsseldorf's boomtown -no other part of Düsseldorf has changed so much over the last few years. The architecture is new and exciting and the area is full of media companies, bars, restaurant and clubs, so it attracts young residents - the average age of a Hafen dweller is 34.
Bilk is the most populated part of Düsseldorf, here you'll find lots of foreigners and also students, as the university is nearby. There's a great underground scene, plus nightlife as well as lots of green. The desired location in Bilk is Die Karolinger, a street lined with trees with a small canal running down its centre.
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Dusseldorf is a key German business location |
Bordering onto Oberkassel, Niederkasse is one of the most sought-after areas to live in. Over a quarter of Düsseldorf's Japanese population live here and have even built their own Japanese Temple with a tea house, traditional garden and school.
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Remember that most prices quoted are 'Kalt', which means they cover the basic rent, water and electricity. 'Warm' prices also include heating, but always ask to be sure. You can also use an agent, but you'll have to pay a fee that can be as much as three months rent in advance.
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Another useful source is Rhine Magazine, the only English-language publication for Düsseldorf, Cologne and Bonn: www.rhinemagazine.com.
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Dusseldorf offers great quality of life |
For a list of swimming pools around the city go to: www.baeder-duesseldorf.de, here you'll find pools with sauna and massage facilities, outside pools (Freibäder) as well as pools with kids entertainment, such as wave machines and water slides.
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Other Düsseldorf gyms include The Fitness Centre and Future Sports both on the Königsallee. For a list of gyms in Düsseldorf visit:www.fitnesswelt.de and select D under "Fitness Studios".
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17 March 2006
Copyright Expatica 2006
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