The first weeks

The first steps in a new city. What do I need to do and know?

You have arrived in Magdeburg, but don't know what to do next? We will help you and support you in finding your way around. From dealing with the authorities to getting medical care, you will find everything that will keep you busy in the coming weeks. You will also get all the information you need to quickly find your way around your new hometown.

First Steps

You will have a number of formalities to complete in the initial days and weeks after your arrival. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all, we can help.

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Family Life

Magdeburg is a great place for families. Support for parents, modern schools and a wide range of leisure and entertainment attractions for all age-groups are just some of the things that Magdeburg has to offer them.

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Accommodation

Shared accommodation near the university, a family apartment in an older building, a small two-room flat near the park. There is something available in the city to suit a wide range of tastes and above all, it is affordable. Like most Germans, the people of Magdeburg tend to rent rather than buy.

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TV, Internet &Telecommunication

All areas of Magdeburg are well catered for in terms of TV, internet and phone services. Depending on which district you live in and which service provider you use, there may be slight differences in connection speeds, but these are not particularly drastic. Here are some hints about what to watch out for when you sign a contract, and what service providers there are in Magdeburg for you to choose from.

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Health and insurance

Germany has a well-established healthcare system which provides sick and injured people with rapid access to the help they need.

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Discover Magdeburg

Magdeburg is the capital of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. The city is located in the center of Germany. You can quickly reach the metropolises of Berlin and Leipzig. The central location is only one of many special features of the Otto city. With over 240,000 inhabitants, Magdeburg convinces with a high standard of living and good infrastructure. The state capital on the Elbe offers an optimal size and good quality of life for families.

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The first weeks

First Steps

Family Life

Accommodation

TV, Internet &Telecommunication

Health and insurance

Discover Magdeburg

Getting around

Finance, tax and insurance

Useful to know

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