Here you will find a list of links to sites that have information regarding daily life in Germany.
Seasons and Events
We created pages for each month of the year. Giving information about what is in season, what public holidays and festivals to look forward to and information about the weather.
What we love about Germany
We did a poll on our Facebook page to ask people what they loved about Germany. You can find the results here
Finding a place to live
If you are looking for a place to rent, have a look at the information on our page relating to Schufa, types of housing and where to look for accommodation.
Local Town Offices
Once you are settled in, you will have to take a trip to your local town office to register.
Medical Aid
We added some links about medical aid
Pension Funds
Information about State, company and private pensions
German Rules and regulations
Need to know how to behave and what is not allowed? We have some links to pages that are updated on a regular basis.
Driving and Driver’s licences
Find out how to convert your SA driver’s licence to a German one. There are also links to road rules and traffic signs.
Pets
Everything you need to know about bringing your furry babies to Germany. We also listed companies that assist with travel arrangements for your pets.
Mini jobs
The garden getting to much for you or you need someone to look after the kids on date night?
South Africans in Germany 