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How We Help You Move To Germany: Meet Ronja Heidenberger

We interviewed our Account Manager Ronja Heidenberger for you, so you can get to know the person behind the name helping you move to Germany.

Where do you live in Germany?

I live in the southern part of Munich.

How long have you lived in Germany?

I’ve lived in Germany my whole life! I was born in Starnberg. It’s a town in Upper Bavaria, 25 kilometres southwest of Munich. Starnberg is at the northern end of Lake Starnberg which is a popular place for excursions and recreation.…

How We Help You Move to Germany: Meet Agnieszka Król-Zgolińska

We interviewed our Relocation Assistant Agnieszka Król-Zgolińska for you, so you can get to know the person behind the name helping you move to Germany.

Where do you live in Germany?

I currently spend half my time in Berlin, where I live in Schöneberg, one of Berlin’s most beautiful districts, and the other half in Poland, in a small town for a change of lifestyle.

How long have you lived in Germany?

Berlin Guide: Pankow

Guide to Berlin Part 3: Best of Pankow

We are continuing our Archer Relocation series on areas of Berlin and the amazing female entrepreneurs who live and work here. Aussie expat, former Opera singer and managing director of Red Tape Translation, Kathleen Parker, gave us the lowdown on her neighbourhood: Pankow. 

Who:

Kathleen Parker

Berlin Neighbourhood

Pankow

How long have you lived in Berlin?

4 Vital Ways Archer Relocation Can Help You Move to Germany

Moving to Germany can be difficult, especially if you don’t speak the language or know the system. As with any country, there are processes to follow, numerous forms to complete, and services you will require. But how do you go about it? When you hire our services at Archer Relocation, you’ll discover we are expansive and inclusive. We offer as many services as we can to support you.…

From Advent to Silvester: The Holiday Season in Germany

The Holiday Season in Germany

What are the German traditions followed at this time of year? Here are some ways you can join in the celebrations–even if Christmas is not part of your culture.

Advent

Advent, the start of the Christmas season, is a religious Christian celebration. It starts four Sundays before Christmas Day.

The Advent Wreath (Adventskranz)

Advent Wreath

Traditionally an Advent wreath is made from the branches of evergreen trees such as holly and pine.…

4 Ways To Reframe Moving To Berlin With Your Family

You’re satisfied with your life, your relationship is great, your kids are happy, and your partner drops a bombshell–they’ve had a magical job offer…in Berlin! You want to support them, of course you do. But your mind is spinning with questions, many, many questions. Possibly you are thinking about all the things you are giving up… but what about all the exciting things you are moving towards?…

Guide to Berlin Part 2: Kathryn’s Best of Charlottenburg

In this Berlin city guide series, friends of Archer Relocation share what they love most about the part of the city they call home. In our second instalment, Kathryn shares the best of Berlin-Charlottenburg. 

Who: Kathryn Gorman, an author and freelance writer

Berlin Neighbourhood: Charlottenburg

Moved to Berlin: December, 2019

 

What do you love about Berlin?

8 Communication Tips For Non-German Speakers Living in Germany

Aussie ex-pat Kathryn Gorman, a Communication Expert, Educator and Author, has been living in Berlin for over two years. We asked her for some tips to help you when you move to Germany.

 

YOU ARE HERE 

You have arrived… in Germany, and Du sprichst kein Deutsch (You don’t speak German). What do you do? Larger cities tend to have more residents who speak English. In the smaller cities and towns, it can be harder to find English speakers.…

5 Summer Adventures For When You Live in Berlin

 

When schools out and the temperatures soar, how can you stay cool and entertained? Here’s five fun suggestions for you to enjoy your new home in Germany. We have highlighted some Berlin summer activities for you.

 

SWIM AT THE SEE

The German word for lake is ‘See’. Many of these lakes are FKK–FreiKorperKultur (translation Free Body Culture aka Nude Bathing).…

Herrentag, Father’s Day, Ascension Day in Germany

This Thursday is a public holiday in Germany to celebrate Ascension Day and Father’s Day. How will Berliner’s be celebrating? What will you be doing this long weekend?

ASCENSION DAY IN GERMANY

Christians all over the world celebrate Ascension Day. It commemorates Jesus’ ascension into heaven 39 days after Easter Sunday.

In Germany, Ascension Day is known as Christi Himmelfahrt–literally Christ’s (Christi) journey (fahrt) into heaven (Himmel).…

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