Ever heard of Leipzig?
The federal state of Saxony in Germany is called Leipzig. The city is located at about 150km in the South from Berlin and is at the conflux of the rivers Parthe, Pleisse and White Elster at the North German Plain ending in the South.
Leipzig is known to be a trade city since the Holy Roman Empire and it’s situated at the intersection of two major medieval trade routes, mainly Via Imperii and Via Regia. A while ago, Leipzig was a major European centre for learning and cultures in various filed such as publishing and music, but all that changed in World War II. Afterwards the city became an important centre of the German Democratic Republic in East Germany and the economic and cultural aspects of Leipzig gradually degraded.
Through the events that came about in and around St. Nicholas Church, the city helped to instigate the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and since then, after the reunification of Germany, Leipzig began reconstructing some historical building and demolishing others while undergoing significant change and developing a modern transport infrastructure.
Leipzig is now known as an economic centre of Germany and it has one of the most modern zoos in Europe and an opera house. The city was even included in the ranking of the world’s most liveable cities and in addition Leipzig also ranked in the top 10 of cities to visit.
Regarding the styles use in Leipzig you can mainly find a renaissance style embedded deeply within the historic downtown in the ensemble of buildings from the 16th century, for example the City Hall has such architectural style. Another style you can find in Leipzig is the baroque style in several trading houses and former residences which were occupied by rich merchants. Because of the outburst of evolution the town has seen in the 19th century, Leipzig has many buildings that were build in the historicist style, even the new city hall was done in that style in 1905.
During the Communist rule in East Germany, many apartments were built in Platternbau buildings. Meaning the apartments were built in buildings constructed of large, prefabricated concrete slabs. Although many were demolished there are still many of the Leipzig’s population that lives there.
In 1968 St. Paul’s Church was demolished to make way for a new building for the university. A new mainly secular building was established at the same location after some debate, named Paulinum that was finished in 2012 and which architecture alludes to the style and look of the church that stood there before. The Paulinum also includes a room which is used as a religious sanctuary.
As a result of tax breaks in the 1990’s, many commercial buildings were constructed.
When visiting Leipzig, there are some important sights that you need to go too, such as St. Thomas Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as a cantor and which is home to the renowned Thomanechor boys choir. Another important location to visit is the monument to Felix Mendelssohn that is located in the front of the church and which was rebuilt in 2008. Another church that Bach was responsible for was St. Nicholas Church and that is also the church which helped to instigate the fall of communism. The weekly Monday prayer held at this church was the starting point of the Monday demonstration against the regime.
There is also one of the largest monuments in Europe that you could visit, namely the Battle of Nations Monument, built as remained of the battle that was won against Napoleonic troops.
If you’re a music lover you must know that in Leipzig is the Gewandgaus which is home to the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Also you must remember to pass by the Old City Hall which houses a museum describing the city’s history and the New City Hall which was build upon the vestiges of the Pleinssenburg castle.
Leipzig also has a building pertaining to the top 20 tallest buildings in Germany, namely the City-Hochhaus Leipzig which was built in 1972.
A venue from a famous play by Goethe, namely Faust, is inspired by the basement-level restaurant called Auerbach’s Cellar and where Goethe as a young boy ate and drank while studying in Leipzig.
Leipzig also has the oldest botanical garden in Germany called simply Leipzig Botanical Garden.
Among all these wonderful location where you can visit, there are also some outstanding institutions such as the Leipzig Zoological Garden which has the world’s largest zoological facility for primates; the opera house and Leipzig’s international trade fair centre. The later is home to the largest levitated glass hall in the world.
So as you can see the city of Leipzig is vastly coloured with history, architecture and culture and can become a perfect place to spend your time. So don’t waste any more and move to Leipzig. We can help you accomplish your dream.
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Moving to Hamburg
Will you move to Hamburg?
When you move to Hamburg what you need to know is that it’s the second largest city in Germany. It’s official name is Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, name which reflects its history as a free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. It is located on the river Elbe and its port is the second largest in Europe and ranks as the tenth worldwide.
Hamburg has more than 5 million occupants and is divided in seven boroughs. These are Altona which is west of Hamburg, Bergedorf, Eimsbüttel, Hamburg-Mitte meaning Hamburg centre that covers the biggest part of the urban centre of the city, Hamburg-Nord which is located in the North-west of Hamburg, Harburg on the southern shores of Elbe and Wandsbek which is the second largest on the boroughs right after Bergedorf.
The city is a major transport hub and is one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. It has become a valued financial centre, having more than 120,000 enterprises. Hamburg is also a major touristic destination, ranking 17th for livability in the world in 2012.
When referring to the architecture Hamburg has as a city, the styles vary but there are only a few skyscrapers. Most of the landmarks are churches, which tall spires stand out in the city’s view, such as St. Nicholas’s Church, St. Michael’s Church, St. Peter’s Church, St. James’s Church and St. Catherine’s Church. Another important landmark is a radio and television tower named the Heinrich-Hertz-Turm, where the public is no longer allowed access to now a day. Hamburg is also well known for its multitude of canals and bridges that are more in number than those of Venice and Amsterdam combined. Hamburg has some big parks that are thoroughly distributed throughout the city making it a verdant city. The biggest parks you can come across are Stadtpark, Planten un Blomen which is a planetarium and the Ohlsdorf Cemetery. When enjoying the views of the city don’t miss the botanical garden Alter Botanicher Garten Hamburg which is situated in the Platen un Blomen park.
Hamburg has more than 100 music venues, over 60 museums and around 40 theatres so there are plenty of places to visit when you have free time. In 2011 Hamburg received the award of European Green Capital after entering the European Green Capital Award scheme.
Same as in Munich, there are several festivals and regular event that Hamburg is known for. You can choose to participate in the Alster fair, which is a summer festival held at Binnenalster and the Hafengeburtstag that celebrates the birthday of the port of Haburg by having a party and a ship parade. In addition to that, there is the Filmfest Hamburg that presents a large variety of films and some and some regular sports events such as Vattenfall Cyclassics and the Hamburg Marathon.
Regarding Hamburg and its view on English culture, there are some English-speaking communities you can join as for example British Club Hamburg, the Caledonian Society of Hamburg and the British and Commonwealth Luncheon Club. In Hamburg you can also find a flourishing Anglican church community at St. Thomas Becket Church.
Hamburg is known as a capital of sport for Germany since it has various first league teams and hosts several international sports events. Teams such as Hamburger SV, Hamburg Freezers, Hamburg Warriors and Hamburg Dockers, teams that by hard work and commitment managed to secure themselves as champions. Hamburg also has the largest tennis court in Germany, namely Am Rothenbaum that is the stadium used for the International German Open and it also hosts several important equestrian events at Reitstadion Klein Flottbek and Horner Rennbahn, which hosts the annual Deutsches Derby.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers. You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Moving to Leipzig
Ever heard of Leipzig?
The federal state of Saxony in Germany is called Leipzig. The city is located at about 150km in the South from Berlin and is at the conflux of the rivers Parthe, Pleisse and White Elster at the North German Plain ending in the South.
Leipzig is known to be a trade city since the Holy Roman Empire and it’s situated at the intersection of two major medieval trade routes, mainly Via Imperii and Via Regia. A while ago, Leipzig was a major European centre for learning and cultures in various filed such as publishing and music, but all that changed in World War II. Afterwards the city became an important centre of the German Democratic Republic in East Germany and the economic and cultural aspects of Leipzig gradually degraded.
Through the events that came about in and around St. Nicholas Church, the city helped to instigate the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and since then, after the reunification of Germany, Leipzig began reconstructing some historical building and demolishing others while undergoing significant change and developing a modern transport infrastructure.
Leipzig is now known as an economic centre of Germany and it has one of the most modern zoos in Europe and an opera house. The city was even included in the ranking of the world’s most liveable cities and in addition Leipzig also ranked in the top 10 of cities to visit.
Regarding the styles use in Leipzig you can mainly find a renaissance style embedded deeply within the historic downtown in the ensemble of buildings from the 16th century, for example the City Hall has such architectural style. Another style you can find in Leipzig is the baroque style in several trading houses and former residences which were occupied by rich merchants. Because of the outburst of evolution the town has seen in the 19th century, Leipzig has many buildings that were build in the historicist style, even the new city hall was done in that style in 1905.
During the Communist rule in East Germany, many apartments were built in Platternbau buildings. Meaning the apartments were built in buildings constructed of large, prefabricated concrete slabs. Although many were demolished there are still many of the Leipzig’s population that lives there.
In 1968 St. Paul’s Church was demolished to make way for a new building for the university. A new mainly secular building was established at the same location after some debate, named Paulinum that was finished in 2012 and which architecture alludes to the style and look of the church that stood there before. The Paulinum also includes a room which is used as a religious sanctuary.
As a result of tax breaks in the 1990’s, many commercial buildings were constructed.
When visiting Leipzig, there are some important sights that you need to go too, such as St. Thomas Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as a cantor and which is home to the renowned Thomanechor boys choir. Another important location to visit is the monument to Felix Mendelssohn that is located in the front of the church and which was rebuilt in 2008. Another church that Bach was responsible for was St. Nicholas Church and that is also the church which helped to instigate the fall of communism. The weekly Monday prayer held at this church was the starting point of the Monday demonstration against the regime.
There is also one of the largest monuments in Europe that you could visit, namely the Battle of Nations Monument, built as remained of the battle that was won against Napoleonic troops.
If you’re a music lover you must know that in Leipzig is the Gewandgaus which is home to the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Also you must remember to pass by the Old City Hall which houses a museum describing the city’s history and the New City Hall which was build upon the vestiges of the Pleinssenburg castle.
Leipzig also has a building pertaining to the top 20 tallest buildings in Germany, namely the City-Hochhaus Leipzig which was built in 1972.
A venue from a famous play by Goethe, namely Faust, is inspired by the basement-level restaurant called Auerbach’s Cellar and where Goethe as a young boy ate and drank while studying in Leipzig.
Leipzig also has the oldest botanical garden in Germany called simply Leipzig Botanical Garden.
Among all these wonderful location where you can visit, there are also some outstanding institutions such as the Leipzig Zoological Garden which has the world’s largest zoological facility for primates; the opera house and Leipzig’s international trade fair centre. The later is home to the largest levitated glass hall in the world.
So as you can see the city of Leipzig is vastly coloured with history, architecture and culture and can become a perfect place to spend your time. So don’t waste any more and move to Leipzig. We can help you accomplish your dream.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers. You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Furnishing Your Holiday Home In France
France is still the most popular country for many British people who wish to buy a holiday home. Because it is easy to get to by car or a short flight the house can be used more often during the year. If you are thinking of buying in France take a minute to think about how you will furnish your holiday home. Although driving round flea markets and second hand dealers can be a fun part of a holiday buying all your furniture and white goods in the UK is more sensible.
Moving them to France is simple with the services of an experienced removals company like us here at European Removal Experts. The furniture and other goods that you need to take to your holiday home can be collected at your convenience, stored if required, and then delivered when you are there to receive them. Furniture and white goods are generally cheaper in the UK and many people already have furniture that they would like to use in the new house so the cost of shipping included you will still save money as many people who are moving to France discover too late.
When you are moving to France, to a holiday home, you actually want to be able to be comfortably settled there as soon as possible. Then you can enjoy your holiday time to the full and not come home exhausted so it makes perfect sense to put in the majority of the furnishings in one go. Of course you will still want to potter round the Vide Grenier picking up beautiful French pieces for your home but that will be part of the pleasure of your holidays to your home in France, rather than something to stress you out when you should be enjoying your Bon Vacances.
Moving to Europe
If you are moving from Britain to another country in Europe due to your work or to a new life in retirement, you will want to make sure your furniture and other household items are transported safely and securely by a company experienced in this line of work.
Here at European Removal Experts we have years of experience when it comes to helping people who are moving to France, moving to Germany or moving to Holland. In fact, it doesn’t matter where in Europe you are planning to move to because the staff and management at European Removal Experts have helped people move from the UK to most countries on the continent.
We are a London based removals company which provides everything from European removals, student removals and home removals in the UK itself.
Moving home is always a stressful experience, and if you are moving to France or moving to Holland the stress levels are bound to be increased. So let us take some of the strain out of your life when you are moving to France. We will take care of every aspect of the move, leaving you to concentrate on other important issues which are sure to arise when you are moving to France or moving to Germany.
All of our removals vehicles are fully insured, and have a cubic capacity of either 15 metres or 30 metres, depending on how much furniture you have to take with you when you are relocating to France. And to make sure you have complete peace of mind, all our house removals are covered with a goods-in-transit insurance of up to £10,000!
Moving to Belgium to further your career
The EU has created new jobs in the international market, and none more than its central administrative bases in Belgium – both in Brussels and Strasbourg. Whether you’re an intern working for a few weeks to earn some international experience, or if you’re a fully qualified bilingual worker who is an essential cog in the wheels of the EU or EC, then you’ll need to work out how you’re going to get you and your belongings across to Belgium.
Belgium is quite unique in that it has many long, straight roads, so many people choose to move by car. However it’s a long, tiring and arduous journey if you choose to do this yourself, and you’ll have several borders to cross and customs declarations to complete if you set off from the UK towards your new home .
Removals to Belgium can be made less stressful and more productive if you use a specialist removal company. You can leave at the last minute as your belongings go ahead of you, rather than having a stressful time packing and then launching yourself at a new job.
Another consideration is that most people live in small apartments in Brussels in the main cities, and you may need to scale down your belongings so it all fits. If not, you’ll be paying for storage on top of removals, which only adds to your costs in addition to the fluctuating Euro. At least by using a specialist removal service to Belgium, that’s one piece of the move puzzle already solved for you.
Moving to Geneva
The most populous city in Romandy is Geneva. Romandy is actually the French-speaking area of Switzerland and it is located where the river Rhone joins Lake Geneva. It is also the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. The city Geneva is considered the second most populous city after Zurich located in Switzerland.
The Canton of Geneva has approximately 474,000 inhabitants while the Geneva has around 194,000 residents. Back in 2011 Great Geneva has a total of 915,000 residents in France and Switzerland, forming the franco-valdo-genevoise agglomeration. The commuter are that is located in the Swiss territory has a population number that reaches 1.25 millions of inhabitants in what is called the “Métropole lémanique. This special area is mainly spread wide in the eastern direction from Geneva to the area that encompasses the Vevey and Montreus, namely the Riviera area. It also spread in the north-eastern direction towards the municipality called Yverdon-les-Bains that is located in the canton of Vaud, which is at a distance of 60 minutes more or less.
The municipality of Geneva is considered a financial centre and a global city. It ranks amongst the top cities for diplomacy in the world, making it a worldwide diplomacy centre. This is mainly because of the high number of United Nations agencies which can be found in Geneva and the Red Cross agencies. The city is also well-known worldwide for hosting the largest number of international organisations. Everyone knows of the place where the Geneva Conventions had been signed in 1949. The signing of the treaties has been an important step in the war efforts at that time and their contents were mainly aimed at the treatment of the war prisoners and also the non-combatants in wartime.
Geneva strength lies in both its history but also its present, being one of the most important financial centres for competitiveness, being ranked 9th by the Global Financial Centres Index. The financial power the city holds has ranked it third in Europe, right after London and Zurich. By a study effectuated back in 2009, Geneva was placed as 3rd highest quality of life worldwide. Zurich managed to outrank it just slightly. Due to its history and the power it has, Geneva is considered the most compact metropolis in the world and it is also referred to as the Peace Capital. The city occupies many important top positions in various ranking and as a result of its great influence that attracts people to it; it is also ranked within the first 5th cities for how expensive it is.
Although the city might make you feel overcome by the high-praise it receives, it is clearly a place for people to succeed in. So don’t worry about any other details, moving to Geneva will be the best thing you did. Don’t bother about all those small inconveniences such as preparing for the move, we are here to help you. European Removal Experts is specialized in removals to Holland with door to door deliveries. We offer storage and removal services at attractive prices and will ensure your moving will take place as a fast paced and secure operation. We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly qualified professionals. You can even leave the packing to us. We will make sure everything will be packed securely with only the best packing supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our free quote service. You can contact us for any questions you might have.
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European Attractions
Moving to a new place is daunting etc, but really the best option is to pull your finger out, remind your fretful emotions just how many people would kill to be in your foreign shoes, and go exploring!
Germany
Relocating to Germany is going to give you wonderful access to, amongst other things, some of the best castles in the world. “Neuschwanstein” is arguably the most famous. King Ludwig II designed this flamboyant castle in 1869. In a lovely little fit of eccentricity he employed a theatre set designer instead of an architect. Upon moving to Germany, could you do the same?
France
The French Riviera (Cannes, Nice etc.) is astoundingly beautiful and relaxing. A trip over to the island of Corsica is primarily a popular French jaunt, reminiscent of the way we view somewhere like Cornwall – relaxing, inviting and stunning.
Holland
Moving to Holland is perhaps one of the lowest culture shock risks within Europe. Amongst the history of clogs, windmills and tulip fields, new Dutch culture is blossoming marvellously. Art and music festivals like “Festival aan de Werf” in Utrecht are amongst the most contemporary and unique in the world. The Dutch love festivals – flowers, marches, music, films, clothes, windmills, arts, bicycles – everything has its own celebratory event. Maybe your move to Holland will inspire them to throw a festival in your honour!
Belgium
Cities like Brussels and Antwerp are as chic as they come. The architecture, culture and people are classic and inimitable thanks to the influences of Belgium’s neighbouring countries.
Top Tips On Moving To Switzerland
Whatever your reasons for moving to Switzerland, whether it is for a new job which means you have to relocate, or retirement, you will want to make a move that is as easy as possible. You will already be aware that planning a move to Switzerland entails a lot of work and planning, so here are a few extra little tips which will hopefully make your move that bit easier!
If you are planning to apply for residency in Switzerland, you will have to relinquish your British residency. Don’t forget to let the Inland Revenue know that you are moving. Once you have gone through the process of relocating to Switzerland and are settled, inform the taxation office in Switzerland that you have arrived. Do some research into what this entails, because the last thing you want is to get on the wrong side of the law, which may result with you being hit with a fine.
It may sound silly to point this out, but when you leave your home in the UK, don’t forget to let the relevant utilities companies know that you are no longer a resident at that address. It’s surprising how many people forget to do this, which means they can be caught up in resolving the problem when they are living abroad. And finally, when you are planning the logistics of moving to Switzerland or even moving to Belgium for that matter, don’t forget to get in touch with European Removal Experts, the experts in home moves to locations all over Europe.
Moving To A European Country
If you’re planning on moving to a European country, such as moving to France or moving to Germany, you have a lot to think about and a lot to plan over the next few weeks and months.
One of most important things to think about is, do you speak the language, and will you need to learn it? While many people in France and Germany do speak English, certainly not everyone does. If you are going to be living in one of these countries and mingling with the locals, eating in restaurants, and shopping in their markets and shops, it’s wise to take a few language classes before you go, or purchase language materials that you can study on your own.
You’ll also want to think about the climate. While western Europe’s climate may not be drastically different to that of the UK, there will be some differences. Certainly some areas of France can be very hot in the summer months, and you may need to make some adjustments in your wardrobe. And whether you are moving to France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, or Holland, you’ll want to take a variety of clothes good for any weather.
But probably the most practical of all the things you will need to plan is how you will move your furniture and belongings. Here at Europe Removal, we specialize in moving people to western Europe from the UK. We do moves from all over the UK including Scotland and Northern Ireland. Ask for a quote today and we can help you get started relocating to Germany or France, or wherever it is you want to go.
5 Reasons Everyone Should Live Abroad Once
We specialise in moving to Holland, Germany and a bunch of other culturally rich European countries. Here are our top five reasons every person should spend at least a little of their life living continental!
1. Culture is obviously the first thing that springs to mind. Think of the difference between Edinburgh and Devon, Liverpool and Oxford, Rowen (a tiny village in North Wales) and London! Experiencing different culture can open your eyes to the world in a unique way.
2. Expanding your career horizons. Experiencing different cultures isn’t just for students and the super-rich. With a little planning and dedication it’s possible for pretty much anyone to find a job abroad. It may even be a step down the career ladder, but in terms of adding interest to your CV, living abroad depicts a superb strength of character.
3. The thrill of the unknown. Call it “fear” if you like. The thrill/fear of relocating to Germany etc. is something that can be incredibly beneficial in life. Not everyone is OK with getting out of their comfort zone, but even something like a few months relocating to Belgium can have an astounding effect on confidence and mindset.
4. Culinary exploration. Maybe you’re already a well-fed food aficionado, but if you’re more the pie ‘n’ chips type, living another culinary lifestyle can be a wonderful adventure!
5. Appreciating home. Sure, it rains a lot in the UK and our sports teams are frequently embarrassed, but true appreciation for all things British is certainly a wonderful side to living abroad. You’ll be surprised what you miss most!