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10 Best Places for Families to Live in Germany

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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Summary: In this article, we highlight some of the best places for international families to live in Germany.

If you're dreaming about moving with your family to Germany and haven't decided where to live, here are some of the best places for international families to live in Germany.

Munich

Munich

Munich is a great city for international families to reside in due to its wide array of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Deutsches Museum offers a variety of interactive exhibits and workshops that are both educational and entertaining. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Englischer Garten, one of the world's largest urban public parks, and the Olympiapark, which offers a multitude of outdoor activities. Munich also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Olympia-Schwimmhalle, a large indoor swimming pool, and the Dantebad, an outdoor pool complex. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as FC Bayern Munich Kids Club and TSV 1860 Munich, which offer various sports programs. With its rich culture, safe environment, and plethora of family-oriented activities, Munich is a great place for international families to call home.

Berlin

Berlin

Berlin is an excellent destination for international families due to its diverse range of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the MACHmit! Museum for Children offers a variety of interactive exhibits and workshops that are both educational and fun. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Tiergarten, Berlin's most popular inner-city park, and Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport turned public park. Berlin also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the SSE Europasportpark, a large indoor swimming pool, and the Sport- und Erholungszentrum, an extensive sports and recreation complex. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as Hertha BSC Kids Club and 1. FC Union Berlin, which offer various sports programs. With its vibrant culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Berlin is a good place for international families to settle.

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Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Frankfurt is a wonderful city for international families to reside in, offering a plethora of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Young Museum Frankfurt provides a range of interactive exhibits and workshops that are both educational and engaging. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Palmengarten, a beautiful botanical garden, and the Grüneburgpark, a large park perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Frankfurt also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Rebstockbad, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Fitness First Platinum Swim Club, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as Eintracht Frankfurt Kids Club and FSV Frankfurt, which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Frankfurt is an ideal place for international families to settle.

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Hamburg

Hamburg

Hamburg is a fantastic city for international families to settle in, offering a wide range of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Miniatur Wunderland provides an interactive and educational experience with its miniature model scenes. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Planten un Blomen, a large park with a botanical garden, and the Alsterpark, which is perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Hamburg also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Festland, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Kaifu-Lodge, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as HSV Kids Club and FC St. Pauli Rabauken, which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Hamburg is an ideal place for international families to live.

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Stuttgart

Stuttgart

Stuttgart is an excellent choice for international families looking for a new home, offering a variety of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Mercedes-Benz Museum offers interactive exhibits and workshops that are both educational and engaging. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Killesberg Park, a beautiful park with a petting zoo and miniature railway, and the Schlossgarten, a large park perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Stuttgart also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Fildorado, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Fitness Company Stuttgart, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as VfB Stuttgart Kids Club and MTV Stuttgart, which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Stuttgart is an ideal place for international families to live.

Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf is a fantastic destination for international families, offering a wealth of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum provides a unique blend of zoo and natural history museum, with interactive exhibits and educational programs. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Hofgarten, a beautiful park in the city center, and the Nord Park, which is perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Dusseldorf also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Rheinbad, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Alltours Kino, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as Fortuna Dusseldorf Kids Club and Dusseldorfer EG, which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Dusseldorf is an ideal place for international families to live.

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Bonn

Bonn is a wonderful city for international families to reside in, offering a plethora of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Deutsches Museum Bonn offers interactive exhibits and educational programs that are both engaging and informative. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Rheinaue, a large park with a lake and playgrounds, and the Botanical Garden, which is perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Bonn also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Hardtbergbad, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Fitness First Bonn, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as Bonner SC Kids Club and TSV Bonn rrh., which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Bonn is an ideal place for international families to live.

Heidelberg

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is an excellent place for international families to live, offering a wide range of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Kurpfälzisches Museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programs that are both engaging and informative. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Neckarwiese, a large park along the Neckar river, and the Heidelberg Zoo, which is perfect for family outings. Heidelberg also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Thermalbad Heidelberg, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Olympiastützpunkt Rhein-Neckar, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as Heidelberger Ruderklub and TSG Rohrbach, which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Heidelberg is an ideal place for international families to live.

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Dresden

Dresden is a great choice for international families to settle, offering a variety of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programs that are both engaging and informative. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Großer Garten, a large park with a zoo and botanical garden, and the Elbe Meadows, which are perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Dresden also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Georg-Arnhold-Bad, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Fitness First Dresden, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as the SG Dynamo Dresden Kids Club and the Dresdner Eislowen, which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Dresden is an ideal place for international families to live.

Nuremberg

Nuremberg is a good destination for international families to reside, offering a plethora of family-friendly amenities and activities. For children, the Nuremberg Toy Museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programs that are both engaging and informative. The city is also home to numerous parks and recreational areas such as the Stadtpark, a large park with a lake and playgrounds, and the Nuremberg Zoo, which is perfect for family outings. Nuremberg also boasts several athletic facilities that welcome families, including the Langwasserbad, a large indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex, and the Körperwelten Nuremberg, a gym with family-friendly facilities. For children interested in sports, there are numerous clubs such as 1. FC Nürnberg Kids Club and Post SV Nürnberg, which offer various sports programs. With its cosmopolitan culture, safe environment, and abundance of family-oriented activities, Nuremberg is an ideal place for international families to live.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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