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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Getting around

Magdeburg is a compact city, and nowhere is very far away. Whether you prefer to travel in your own car, by bike, or on the trams and buses of Magdeburger ...

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Finance, tax and insurance

In Germany, you will need your own bank account to handle many of your affairs, such as for payment of your wages, to transfer rent, or for various ...

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Useful to know

There will almost certainly be things that are different about living and working in Germany compared to back home. So to help you find your feet, ...

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