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.
Europe Remove is specialised in Removals to Germany 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 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
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Moving to Franche-Comté
Freedom is the name of the game in Franche-Comté, as evidenced by the English translation of the name of this province, which literally means “Free County”. From an administrative point of view it is a long-standing province in the eastern half of France, encompassing the departments of Doubs, Jura, Haute-Saône, and Territoire de Belfort. Covering an area of over 16,000 square kilometres, this administrative province known in the past as the Free County of Burgundy is home to a population of about 1,168,208 people (as per a 2009 estimate), concentrated mainly in such urban areas as Montbéliard, Belfort, and Besançon. In fact, the latter also constitutes the capital city, closely followed in terms of size and development by the other two above-mentioned cities. Among other urban establishments of note it’s worth mentioning Dole – which was actually the historical capital of the province up until the end of the 17th century, Vesoul, Arbois – famous for its wine-making – and Lons-le-Saunier.
Historically, the region has been inhabited since literally forever, but it didn’t reach its current shape and gain its actual name of Franche Comté until 1366. Possibly the most interesting aspect of its history was the fact that its economic life relied heavily on serfs and, as such, it ended up being one of the last parts of France to abolish serfdom, which only happened in 1787.
In terms of geography, landscape and culture, Franche Comté has quite a lot in common both with the neighbouring French provinces of Rhône-Alpes, Burgundy, Champagne-Ardenne, Lorraine and Alsace, and with its eastern neighbour, Switzerland. The most striking feature of the landscape is the Jura mountains which, while dwarfed by the nearby Alps, are still attractive to locals and tourists alike due to the fact that they are easier to reach and they provide a wide array of places to ski or hike. The rural landscape that is predominant in this province is a genuine treasure of picturesque views, including such rare feats as the timber houses in the Doubs and Loue valleys, built upon wooden stilts in the actual river, and the renowned Région des Lacs, an area of tiny villages spread between spectacular gorges and waterfalls. Other points of interest are the famous “yellow wine”, as well as the wide array of delicious-sounding and definitely delicious-tasting cheeses, such as Cancoillotte, Comté, Metton, or Munster, to name but a few.
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
Author: Ludovic Péron
Things you should know before moving to Germany
There are lots of things you’ll need to arrange before moving to Germany. The country may only be a short hop over the Channel, but there are plenty of logistical issues to take into account. For example, you may need to book Furniture removals to Germany.
Getting set up in your new home overseas is much easier once you’ve got all the items you need from the UK. By bringing in the professionals to help you with this, you can make the task much more straightforward.
Some information
Meanwhile, to help ensure the transition is as smooth as possible, it really pays off to do some research into your new home nation. Writing in the Guardian recently, Sandra Haurant provided some information for soon-to-be expats.
She noted that Germany has plenty to offer, with its “free-spirited cities… spectacularly varied landscapes, fairytale castles, magical forests, a good standard of living and… relatively robust economy”.
Given its many attractions, it may come as little surprise that more than 100,000 UK citizens have made this country their home.
Some tips
The writer noted that British citizens and those from other EU countries don’t need a work permit or visa to live and work in Germany and if you move there in retirement, you can receive your UK state pension either into a British or German bank account.
She also pointed out that there is no need to arrange special vaccinations before moving to the nation.
When you get there
Ms Haurant noted that on November 12th, one euro was worth 79p, while one pound equated to €1.25. She also stated that German taxis are cream in colour and have a black and yellow taxi sign on their roofs. Usually, they are Mercedes or Audis and they can be hailed in the street. However, heading for a taxi rank or calling to book one is “probably a better option”, she suggested.
If there is a gap between when you arrive in Germany and when you get the keys to your home there, you might have to book a hotel. The writer revealed that mid-range hotel rooms cost around €60 per night out of town and at least €80 per night in cities.
Buying property
If you’re keen to invest in property in the country, you may be interested to note that the average apartment cost €149,700 in June 2012, while a new detached house cost €250,000 and a typical existing house would have set you back €192,950.
Once you’ve selected a house or flat and the transaction is completed, you can arrange removals to Germany.
Here to help
Here at European Removal Experts, we’re experts when it comes to European removals and should be perfectly placed to help you achieve your goals. With us on your team, starting a new life in this vibrant and attractive country could be that little bit easier.
To find out more about what we have to offer, just take a look around the relevant section of our website. You might be surprised by how straightforward the process is.
Immerse Yourself in French Culture to Make Moving There Simple
The idea of moving to France could well be filling you with excitement. It could be something you’ve always dreamed of so it’s essential you do it right, and one of the best ways to ensure that is by immersing yourself in French culture.
At first glance, French culture may not seem all that different to ours here in the UK. Many people will speak the same language as us and they share many of the same customs that we do, but if you dig a little deeper you might find some differences and remembering them will make moving to France a much easier transition.
This is especially true if you’re going to be living away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You’ll often find that it’s a lot less fast-paced and is a much simpler way of living, and that could be just what you’re looking for. You’ll also tend to find that the language barrier is more pronounced, and you could well find different customs, holidays and traditions.
So, to make relocating to France as simple as possible, make sureyou’re prepared. Read up on the particular area that you’re going to be living in so you know what to expect, and if you come across any specific customs make sure to remember them to show willing.
And always learn the language – English people can often seem quite intolerant when they don’t even try to speak the language of the country that they’re in, so don’t make the same mistake. If you can do all that, moving to France will be a breeze!
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
How to prepare your children to move to Belgium
If you have decided that you and your family will be moving to Belgium in the near future you may be concerned on how best to prepare your children for this upheaval. You should anticipate that a new environment may be difficult to cope with at first for any child. For this reason it is good practice to ease them into the idea gently early on.
As a country, Belgium is one of the most children friendly, welcoming children from other countries into their culture and lifestyle. It is true that by relocating to Belgium, you are giving your children access to an exceptional quality of education, but you need to find one that suits a child’s individual needs. Researching and discussing schools before hand will help greatly.
The language barrier in Belgian schools can be determined by 3 languages; Dutch, German or French. It is worth looking into the prerequisites of these languages for your child to fully benefit. Parents are also expected to be more actively involved in educating their children in Belgium which may make the transition easier.
Involve your children with all aspects of the move and they will become familiar and accustomed to the idea easier. Removals to Belgium are easy to organise and children will be more inclined to accommodate the idea of moving if they have control over what they take. Allow them to help pack and try to make it as fun and exciting as possible.
Let the Experts Handle Your Move Abroad
Moving house is always a stressful occasion because of all the planning that has to go into the move. If you want it to go as smoothly as possible you will have placed smaller items in boxes which are marked with the contents, so when they arrive at the other end you know exactly what is in each box. This is fine with the smaller items in the house, but when you add in the physical aspect of the process – all that shifting and carrying of heavy furniture – and it becomes clear why people are using professionals to do the job for them.
If you are moving to another place in the UK the day can be a bit of an ordeal, so imagine if you are moving to France or moving to Holland to start a new life? There are so many more obstacles to deal with when you are moving abroad, whether you are moving to France to retire to a new life in the country or moving to Holland with your job, so why not let the professionals take care of every aspect of this. All you have to do once your house is cleared is get in the car and make your own way to your new address, where you will meet the team who will then take care of unloading your furniture.
So if you are moving to France or moving to Holland – in fact just about any country in Europe – let the experts take care of the moving process for you.
You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Live in Switzerland
If you are relocating to Switzerland, you will probably have heard some of the myths surrounding the country. One of these is that only the super rich can afford to live there, and while tax rates differ across the country which means that wealthy people can apply to different regions for their tax status, there are opportunities for us ‘ordinary’ people as well.
Having said that, many celebrities such as Tina Turner, Phil Collins, Lewis Hamilton, Shania Twain, Roger Moore, Yoko Ono and Michael Schumacher have all lived in the country at some point. The friendly tax system is perhaps the main reason which saw them moving to Switzerland, but there are other reasons for moving to this wonderful country, for example the relative lack of crime and the high standard of living.
Lets move away from the rarified atmosphere of the super rich celebrity and look at what Switzerland means for the rest of us. The good news for us mere mortals is that if your company is moving to Switzerland from the UK and you have been offered the chance to continue with your job, you can move to live and work in Switzerland relatively easily. Switzerland is not in the EU which means that it does not have the same rules relating to relocation, so you need to be aware of the process for moving to Switzerland well in advance of your starting date. But keep positive and remember that if you have a job offer, you should be able to get a visa which makes moving to Switzerland a lot easier.
Considerations When Relocating Abroad
If you’re thinking of relocating to France, Spain or indeed any Western European country; there are a few essential aspects which you will need to consider before you actually up-sticks and wave goodbye to Blighty.
Language
Although many people on the Continent now speak English, there are just as many who do not (or will not). Therefore, you will find it very beneficial to learn the language spoken in your destination country as it will allow you to eat in restaurants, shop in markets and generally mingle with the locals with much greater success.
Climate
Although Western Europe’s climate is not drastically different to that of the UK; there are some parts of the Continent which frequently experience quite extreme weather conditions. Certainly some areas of France, Spain, Portugal and Italy can be very hot in the summer months, so you will need to be sure that you and your family will be able to endure such extremes before you move.
Moving
Regardless of whether you’re moving to France, Germany or wherever; perhaps the most important consideration of all is that of how you will move your furniture and belongings. Thankfully, we here at European Removal Experts can help greatly in this respect as we specialise in moving people’s belongings from all over the UK to countries in Western Europe.
So, if you think you might be needing furniture removals to France or beyond in the near future, look no further than us here at European Removal Experts.
5 Tips for Dealing with Homesickness When Moving Abroad
Some folks get homesick when they spend a night away in a hotel, but if you’re taking advantage of our European removals service, it’s likely you’re going to have to deal with more than a few weeks away from your native soil! Homesickness can break even the most hardened of folks, but there are usually enough similarities in each case to make some of the following five tips effective measures against the worst of it.
1. Be aware of the normal cycle of culture shock and homesickness
Most folks find they experience homesickness as a W-curve. Once we’ve tidied up the last of the removal packing materials and you’re free to explore, the honeymoon period begins! This period can last anything from a day to a month or so and it finished off by a gradual slide into melancholy when you begin to miss things like your family and friends, favourite takeaway shop or familiar TV adverts. Gradually this feeling will lift as you adapt to your new home. The next dip usually occurs when you relocate back home and gradually acclimatise again. Be aware of what’s normal for you, especially if you’ve suffered from depression or anxiety in the past.
2. Get involved
Playing an active role in your new home can be daunting, especially if you’ve relocated on your own. But having a friend or two to spend time with can be an exceptionally effective way to deal with homesickness and culture shock. Use personal interests like sports and hobbies to find like-minded people.
3. Talk about it
Sometimes a chat over a nice brew can help the weight of homesickness lift significantly. Don’t call home at every opportunity to complain, you need a support network in the place you’re physically living in. If you’re on a placement, talk to your host family or project organiser. If you’re a professional working abroad for the first time, there are likely protocols within your company for handling culture shock and home sickness. There’s no shame in getting it off your chest!
4. Give yourself time
The rule of thumb is that it takes around five months to really figure out whether you want to be somewhere. It doesn’t matter whether we’re handling removals to Brussels or you’re heading out to the Far East alone; give it five months and then reassess your feelings. Five months isn’t much in the scale of life, and you’ll kick yourself if you go home early and then think “Well it doesn’t seem so bad now I know home is still here!”
5. Stay healthy
Throwing yourself into an ambitious marathon training schedule may not be for everyone, but definitely give yourself a little TLC in the health department. Improving your physical fitness and all-round health (yes, that includes saunas and a bit of pampering!) will give you a real sense of achievement and a positive outlook on your new situation.
Moving to Île-de-France
The most populated and wealthiest region of France is Ile-de-France meaning “Island of France”. The region was created back in 1961 as the “District of Paris Region” and then renamed in 1976 as Ile-de-France. At the same time, the administrative status that the region had has been aligned by following the guide of the other administrative regions in France created back in 1972. Although the name is now recognized officially, some lingering feelings still remain attached to the name from before, and as a result of that, people still refer to Ile-de-France sometimes at Region Parisienne or Paris Region. The region mainly consists of the Paris metropolitan area and that is another reason why the old name still sticks to the region.
Ile-de-France as stated before is the most populated region in France, reaching to a total of 11.7 million inhabitants and rising. This rise is referred to as “Franciliens”. This word has been used since the 1980’s when it was created to refer specifically to this kind of situation. The number of inhabitants Ile-de-France has is easily comparable to that of the state of Ohio in U.S. The population number even exceeds other countries such as Finland, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Sweden or Norway. The massive population is ranked as third in the European Union in regards with country subdivisions right after Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia.
If you’ve ever wanted to move to Ile-de-France and you didn’t have any reasons to do so, just think of all the economical and social opportunities are waiting for you there. Don’t hesitate any more, relocate to Ile-de-France to start a new life!
Europe Remove is specialised in Removals to France 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 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 on +44 020 3150 2668