Are you thinking of a move to Germany? If so, you are probably wondering where to settle and which major city has the most to offer. Frankfurt is certainly worth investigating. Frankfurt is a city in the state of Hessen with a population of 753,056 (2019) and is the fifth most populous city in Deutschland.

Did you know that Frankfurt has the most expats out of all German cities? There are around 7,000 expats in the city from countries where the primary language spoken is English. This makes it easy to make friends and increases the likelihood of working in a bilingual environment – although learning German is always recommended. Frankfurt is very welcoming to expats – it is even home to Europe’s largest English-language theatre.

So what makes Frankfurt so popular? It has a reputation for being the commercial hub of the country, so it is an excellent place to look for work. Frankfurt is the location of two major banks, the European Central Bank and the German Bundesbank, and many other commercial banks. The most common industries in the city are financial services and IT and the average salary is nearly 70,000€. The unemployment rate is low, and so is the cost of living and mortgage rates – and the property market in Frankfurt is currently booming. Frankfurt is one of the most prosperous German cities, but finding an affordable property to buy or rent is undoubtedly possible.

Frankfurt also has a reputation for being a family-friendly city with many excellent schools and a low crime rate. Bornheim is a popular area with expats because of its family-friendly feel and abundance of stunning houses and apartments. Many restaurants have terraces, enabling you to enjoy your meal while admiring the fantastic views.

Frankfurt is also a delightful place to live with a beautiful skyline of glass and steel skyscrapers looking over the Main river, plenty of festivals – the Apple Wine Festival in August is a must! Other cultural activities abound throughout the year, and there are numerous excellent bars and restaurants. Frankfurt Christmas Market attracts thousands of visitors every year, who come to experience the carols, Christmas tree, lights and stalls selling festive goods and treats.

Another appealing factor about Frankfurt is its location directly in the centre of the country. Excellent road and rail links mean that it is easy to explore the rest of the country and even access the rest of Europe by car for a holiday or business trip as Frankfurt is fully integrated into Europe’s high-speed train network. Meanwhile, Frankfurt Airport is one of the world’s biggest airport hubs.

Moving to a new country can be an undeniably daunting prospect. To ensure things run smoothly, please get in touch with one of the Relocation Consultants who can offer a bespoke package of services for your needs and requirements.