IntlMOVE – Moving to Germany

IntlMOVE can help ship your household good and personal effects to Germany.
The moving professionals at IntlMOVE will handle your international shipment along with coordinating customs clearance when you hire us for door-to-door service.

Relax and let IntlMOVE handle the details of your move to Germany through IntlMOVE UK, which handles shipments from the United States to all of Europe.

In your spare time, learn some interesting facts about your new home.
Germany is about the size of Montana and has a population of over 82 million.
As you may have guessed, German is the national language.
The capital city of Berlin was once divided by the Berlin Wall which came down in 1989.
If you are thinking about shipping your car to Germany, you can drive on the Autobahn at 300 km per hour!
However, if you will not be shipping your car overseas, Germany has one of the best public transportation systems in the world. 

If you are looking for beauty and culture, you can find whatever you are looking for in Germany.
There are beautiful mountain ranges, forests, museums and more than 150 castles.
Some families still live in the castles, while other castles have been turned into museums, hotels, restaurants or other businesses.
German Food and Drink
Many people think of German cuisine as bread and beer.
Bread is a delicious indulgence that might just tempt your taste buds and in Germany you can enjoy over 300 different varieties.
You can also take advantage of all the German pastries like cakes, tarts and buns.
Although the Irish take the lead in beer consumption per person, Germany ranks second, which shows that Germans really do enjoy the popular beverage.
There are about 1,300 breweries in Germany, so choosing your favorite beer will not be an easy task.
If you truly enjoy beer, or just a fun festival, you will want to attend the biggest beer festival in the world – Oktoberfest.
The festival takes place in Munich, Bavaria, which is nestled in the beautiful Alps.
While bread and beer are easily found in Germany, there is a whole lot more to taste!
Pork, which is often served as sausage, is the most popular meat.
However, beef and poultry are also common dishes.
If you are more interested in enjoying fish, trout, mackerel, sardines and tuna are also found in many German meals.
Vegetables are usually served in soups or stews, but can also be served as a side dish.
Potatoes and asparagus are commonly found in German dishes, along with carrots, spinach, turnips, beans and cabbage.
German Schools
Schools in Germany differ greatly from the United States.
Children are all taught the same information through the 4^th grade.
At this point, children must complete a minimum of nine years of total schooling and are separated according to their academic ability and family wishes.
There are four different schools that they can attend: Hauptschule, Realschule, Gymnasium or Gesamtschule.
The Hauptschule teaches at a slower pace and also offers vocational training.
The Realschule also offers students vocational training and can lead to higher vocational schools.
If students perform well academically at the Realschule, they can attend a Gymnasium upon graduation.
The Gymnasium prepares students for universities and students who graduate from this school receive a degree called the Abitur.
The Gesamtschule is a comprehensive school that any student can attend that offers college preparatory classes, general education classes and remedial courses.
Finding Housing in Germany
When renting an unfurnished apartment in Germany, be aware that unfurnished has a different meaning than in most other countries.
An unfurnished apartment in Germany will usually not have appliances, kitchen cabinets, lighting fixtures and sometimes not even a sink or a toilet.
Ask questions about what is included and get pictures if you are not able to see your new residence in person before you move in. 

Once you decide that you want to move to Germany, contact IntlMOVE to begin preparing for your overseas relocation right away.
A move consultant from IntlMOVE will help coordinate your international move whether it is an entire household or a smaller shipment.