Welcome to Frankfurt.

Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, a financial powerhouse and commercial magnet. It was here that the Rothschild family started its international banking empire. The stock exchange was first established in 1585! It’s a bona fide cosmopolitan city - 35,000 American families alone are here, not to mention the many other nationalities living in the city and its environs. Compact, thriving, Frankfurt has a lot on offer, and its many services catering to the English-speaking community means you’ll feel right at home in no time.

Getting There
From A to Z: visas, permits, tickets and shippers. Need a taxi from the airport? We’ll tell you how much it costs. And if you can’t leave home without Patchy, the pet Schnauzer, you’ll find tips on navigating through the red tape.

Living There
The essentials: the best neighborhoods, buying or renting, price guides and even sample lease agreements. Doctors, dentists, osteopaths: where to get that painful back treated. How to hook up, find a plumber, a cleaner, a laundry. Need to find a jazz club or submarine roll? Start here.

Raising Kids There
Germany has a great educational system. Here’s the critical stuff: the best schools, childcare, babysitters, pediatricians. And for free time - family restaurants, green parks and theme parks, museums, roller coasters and tennis camps.

Playing There
Frankfurt is packed with restaurants and bars. We know. We’ve checked them out. And here’s what we’d suggest. No need to let your hair down: we can direct you to a hairdresser. Or a manicurist. Or a squash court. Why not even take one of our tips for a romantic weekend away?

Working There
The serious issues: starting a business, renting offices, corporate structures, English-speaking lawyers, banking and tax liabilities. Need staff, a reliable courier or translation service? Check out this section.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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