Travel to Germany to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work,

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Backpacking or traveling in Germany?

  • Germany is more than Schlager, beer and the Autobahn! It is a country of contrasts: modern cities, vast forests, fairytale castles and perhaps the most organized train delays in the world. Germany is a wonderful country for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport travelers and car drivers who love nature, nice towns, art and (vegan) food.
  • Spotting activities: discover the interesting Berlin, full of history, art, nightlife and museums; visit the Neuschwanstein castle that inspired Disney; hike and mountain bike through the Black Forest and then also visit the student town of Freiburg; climb in one of the many climbing areas; drink and party during the beer festivals of Bavaria (there is more than Oktoberfest in Munich); cycle through the vineyards along the Rhine; see the beautiful Heidelberg Castle and the view over the city; discover the Romantic Road; relax on Lake Constance; take a multi-day hike in the Alps.
  • Animal spotting: red deer, wild boar, sea eagles, wolves, beavers, otters.
  • Food spotting: Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Pretzels, Käsespätzle, Kartoffelsalat, Apfelstrudel, Maultaschen, Lebkuchen, Rote Grütze.

Studying in Germany?

  • Studying in Germany is an attractive option, especially because of the low or free tuition fees at public universities and the high quality of education in an international environment. Germany is known for its good education, especially in the fields of technical and scientific subjects such as mechanical engineering, medicine and physics. Business and art studies are also popular.
  • Study cities: Berlin, Munich, Heidelberg, Frankfurt.
  • Language: many programs in English, but also many in German.

Internship in Germany?

  • It is an ideal internship country. There are many sectors where you can do internships, such as technology, research, automotive and sustainability. German companies are known for their professionalism and their 'ordnung', very structured.
  • Competencies: technical skills, German language skills, project management, independence and responsibility, structured work.

Volunteering in Germany?

  • Volunteer work is mainly found on a part-time basis or with private individuals, from social projects to environmental protection.

Working in Germany?

  • The German labor market is robust and offers good opportunities for expats, especially in technology, IT, engineering, and healthcare. Germany is the European leader in industry and technology and therefore offers many opportunities for highly educated people.
  • In winter you can also work mainly in winter sports areas and in the agricultural sector or in the hospitality industry in summer.

Working as a digital nomad in Germany?

  • Germany, especially Berlin, is becoming increasingly popular among digital nomads. The modern infrastructure, fast internet connections, and cozy cities make it an excellent location for remote work. You can combine life with good (techno) parties, nice walks and many other internationals.
  • Favorite locations: Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Freiburg.

Living in Germany?

  • Living in Germany is very comfortable! You enjoy a high standard of living, affordable health care and strong social services. The housing market can be a bit competitive, especially in the big cities.
  • Education: lots of choice and many good schools.
  • Expat community: Germany has a growing expat community, especially in cities like Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. There are many international clubs and associations to connect with.
  • Safety: Germany is one of the safest countries in Europe, so you have little to fear.
  • Culture: German culture revolves around punctuality, directness and structure. The Germans like their rules, but are also very friendly and helpful, especially if you speak the language a little.
  • Please note: be prepared for order, punctuality and strict rules, that it can be difficult to find a home and that the winters can be harsh.
  • Health insurance: health care is excellent, but make sure you have your own good health insurance.

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Travel in Germany?

  • Visit the Black Forest or one of the German Wadden Islands. German cities are also becoming increasingly hip: in Berlin, Hamburg and Munich you will find artistic districts, beer cafés and nice shops. In short, just go to Germany for a nice holiday.
  • Black Forest: A densely wooded area in the southwest of Germany, where you can climb (with the Feldberg which is 1,493 meters high) and enjoy winter sports in the winter. The forest became world famous through the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. The region is typically German and the name says a lot about the area, sixty percent is covered with dark and mysterious forests. You will see dark spruce and pine trees, clear streams, waterfalls, wooden farms and exuberant costumes. The Rhine River is one of the longest rivers in Europe, with a length of 1,320 kilometres, eight hundred kilometres of which run through Germany. The section of the Rhine between Düsseldorf and Rüdesheim is called the ‘Romantic Rhine’ because of the castles, vineyards and charming villages, which is why most tourists come here.
  • More than half of the Moselle River flows in France, but 245 kilometres are still German property. In this region you will mainly see many historic villages and towns. With wineries, historic wine presses and archaeological finds along the banks. The city of Trier is also located here, the oldest city in Germany.
  • Warner Bros Movie World is an amusement park in Germany with all kinds of attractions, shows and parades around the theme of ‘film’. The more than forty shows and attractions attract around one and a half million visitors each year.
  • Eifel: In this area, most cities are not yet overloaded with tourists. There is nature, culture and, despite the relative peace and quiet, there are many tourist facilities. Hellenthal is one of them, a large wildlife park located in the forests where many birds of prey live. You can also find the Eifel Zoo in the Eifel. There used to be volcanoes in the Eifel, of which you can still see remains in the cities of Daun and Gerolstein.
  • Visit Berlin: This capital is both historical and modern. There are still remains of the Berlin Wall that divided the country in two. Berlin is now one of the world cities and has a lot to offer in terms of culture. There are galleries, theaters, shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars in abundance. If you really dive into the city you will come across many unexpected things, creative people seem to go about their business undisturbed here.
  • Cologne: The fourth city of Germany is located on the Rhine in the North Rhine-Westphalia area. This city with more than a million inhabitants is known for its fairs, the carnival and the Kölsch beer that they brew here. Furthermore, it is the media capital of Germany and the centre for arts and sciences, industry and trade. There is a programme full of trade fairs and cultural events almost all year round.
  • Düsseldorf: Fashion is very important in Düsseldorf because there is an important fashion academy, so it is not surprising that more than half of the tourists come here to shop. For the more cultural traveller there are enough museums, such as the maritime museum, the Stadtmuseum and the Museum Kunst Palast (sixteenth to twentieth century paintings).
  • Ruhr area: This German region grew into one of the largest industrial areas in Europe during the industrial revolution. In recent decades, the area has undergone a complete metamorphosis, the heavy industry has made way for modern and less polluting companies. The Ruhr area has also become more liveable by placing a lot of greenery and the like. Now it is so densely populated that public transport could hardly be better. 
  • Be prepared that during high season (July and August) it can be incredibly busy and touristy in some places in Germany. For example, some very large campsites can be quite unpleasant during this period.

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    What social activities can you do abroad?

    • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying. You can get involved to volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches. Those who want to learn more can choose for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.

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    • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
    • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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