Newcomers Guide

Newcomers Guide – Welcome to Frankfurt-Rhein-Main 2010 is a 114-page book which contains a wealth of information about living and working in the Frankfurt Rhein Main region. Specifically targeted for the international community, the Newcomers Guide takes readers step-by-step through the process of adjusting to life in the region. With objective editorial content, the Newcomers Guide is the "bible" for expatriates in the Frankfurt-Rhein-Main region.

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Newcomers Network

Meet the English-speaking crowd at the Newcomers Network an online community designed for expats living and working in Germany.

 

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City of Frankfurt

The City of Frankfurt does its best to ensure the well-being of all expatriates.

The Frankfurt-Rhine-Main region is not only one of the most important international business locations in Europe, it is also a pleasant and varied place to live. Everyday life is international and multilingual, given that almost one third of the 650.000 people living in Frankfurt hold a non-German passport. Frankfurt's airport is also an international hub and its more than 45 million passengers a year make it the second largest in Europe. The Frankfurt Fair, the oldest in the world, is also a global actor: fairs attract almost 2.7 million visitors to Frankfurt in peak years.

Frankfurt is a marketplace for words and ideas. Numerous publishing houses mold the city's intellectual profile. On the other hand, things are sometimes astonishingly tranquil in the city, especially in its quarters, where the atmosphere can be one of village conviviality, with half-timber houses, narrow streets and traditional Apfelwein (cider) taverns. Besides, the extensive parks, gardens as well as the so called “green belt” around Frankfurt are of great importance for the city’s climate. They give Frankfurt a kind of rural appearance. You will find comprehensive information in English on our Internet site that gives you an overview of the services of the municipality.

www.frankfurt.de

 

Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, once a world spa, has transformed itself into a modern state capital. A favorable geographic location with an outstanding infrastructure, comprised of a highway junction with access roads leading directly into the city, a link to the Rhein-Main Airport in Frankfurt, and good public transport, have greatly contributed to Wiesbaden's development into a premier business center in the region.

More and more trade-show visitors to nearby Frankfurt are discovering Wiesbaden's special flair. After all, those who work hard need to rest and relax as well. And Wiesbaden, where everything is close by, is an excellent place to do so. Guests are able to choose among renowned hotels with long traditions, newly erected hotels that meet international standards and comfortable middle-class hotels. With the Rhine-Main Regional Transport Association (RMV), trips from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden and vice-versa only take 30 minutes. This is another reason for visitors to come to the "Nice of the North" to relax.

www.wiesbaden.de

 

 

FES

With more than 1,500 employees, FES is the largest waste management company in the Rhein Main region. A total of 490 employees and 356 vehicles clean more than 31 million square meters of Frankfurt weekly. With modern technology and manpower, as well as technical expertise and commitment, FES is focused everyday on the needs of our customers. Thanks to the experience of the international active REMONDIS group, FES has continually optimized its service. In addition to cleaning and waste management, FES offers a range of services including complex and tailor-made system solutions. The Frankfurter Entsorgungs- und Service GmbH (FES) stands for flexible, innovative and customer-friendly services.

www.fes-frankfurt.de