Families who move to Berlin with small children, or those who have had a baby in Germany, have probably heard about the U1-U9 checkups. The “U” stands for Untersuchung, which translates as “check-up” or “medical exam.”…
Our clients at some point (usually at the hand-over of their apartments) stand at the rubbish bins looking baffled. The questions, “Can you explain the bin system, and how do I recycle in Germany?”…
Finding movies, theatre or comedy in English in Berlin is not as hard as you might think. This multicultural city is full of international artists, and all mediums cater to those preferring English movies and theater in Berlin. …
Alex relocated to Berlin almost exactly a year ago. She moved to Berlin with her husband and their two children between Christmas and New Years! Yikes! (We’ll hear about that in the interview).
The family originally from London lived in Copenhagen for three and a half years before making the move to Berlin last year. In this interview we talked about the ups and downs, the challenges of moving to Berlin, issues you are faced with as a trailing spouse, finding a community and making sure the children are happy.…
Much like registering to live in Germany, securing health insurance in Germany is mandatory whilst you are living in the country. So, apart from the fact you simply have to have insurance in Germany, it’s also extremely worth it, especially if you end up sick, injured in an accident, become pregnant or even need to see your local general practitioner for a common cold.
There’s only a short window in Berlin when the temperature gauge hits 30 degrees. But, when it does, everyone in the city grabs swimsuits and heads to the lake. Read on as Archer Relocation highlights the best Berlin lakes when you need to escape the heat. …
It is a requirement by law to register your address with the authorities within 2 weeks of taking up your residency in Berlin. It is now possible to make appointments for your registration online or by calling 030 115.…