House & Home

Set up your home in Germany with ease: figure out how to get internet, TV, and SIM cards, and get essential tips on recycling and sustainable living.

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

Discover the most reliable German and English-language news sources to stay up to date with current events in Germany and around the world.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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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