Nuremberg

An Essential Guide

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Introduction
Nuremberg, the second-largest city in Bavaria and the thirteenth-largest municipality in Germany, particularly since the EU Eastern expansion, has profited from its central location within the European economic region. With 500,000 inhabitants, Nuremberg is the Northern Bavarian economic, services and cultural centre, as well as being the centre of a conurbation of about 2.5 million inhabitants. The strengths of the Nuremberg economic region lie in the fields of communication and multimedia, traffic engineering and logistics, energy and environment, power electronics and service industry. Location: Nuremberg is located in Central Europe in Bavaria, Germany. Longitude 11.0778 E, Latitude 49.4528 N, 309 m above sea level, at the rivers Spree and Havel. Climate: The climate of Nuremberg is temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and hot summers. Local Time: The local time of Nuremberg is Central European Time. National Day of Germany: German Unity Day (Day of Unity), 3 October (1990) Flag of Germany: Germanys flag has three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and gold Currency: The currency of Germany is Euro.

Accommodation
Apartments Nuremberg has an abundance of apartments in and around the city centre, offering new modern complexes as well as more traditional layouts. Turnaround time can be as quick as one week or take as long as 2 months depending on negotiation processes. Depending on what time scale you have there are several options available for you when relocating. Standard Long Term Agreement - ideal for Permanent move Short Term Rentals - Ideal if you are in Nuremberg for business or a short stay. Can also be useful to stay here whilst searching for a Permanent residence. Temporary Sublet (Untermiete or Zwischenmiete) this is ideal for Freelancers looking to stay in Nuremberg for anything from a couple of months up to a year Apartment (1 bedroom) City Centre 480 per month Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 382.50 per month Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,080 per month Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 800 per month Long-term rentals There are several districts within Nuremberg, providing different benefits of night life, schooling and shops. Typical costs for the city: Quick Links Guide http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g187310-Nuremberg_Bavaria-Hotels.html http://bedandbreakfast.de/nuernberg/index.php?lang=en http://www.rohrer-immobilien.de/en/nuremberg.php

Cost of Living
Nuremberg has a relatively average cost of living compared to its neighbour Munich and definitely works out best in the area due to its proximity to these cities. Entertainment Nurembergs events calendar is full to bursting with a multitude of fantastic activities. Theres something different on almost every week of the year. A large number of tourists come to Nuremberg specifically for special events to make sure they dont miss out. Restaurant prices vary depending on where you opt to eat but generally speaking they are reasonably priced. Restaurant bills include a service charge and tipping is not compulsory. If you're satisfied with the service, add about 5% to 10%. It's customary to tip as you're handing over the money, rather than leaving change on the table. As well as this, Nuremberg has many cinemas and theatres on offer. There are several Museums and Galleries too most of which offer fairly priced tickets including deals and reductions on Concessions, Family buys or Group purchasing. Furthermore, nightlife in Nuremberg is very popular especially with tourists as it offers arguably the most diverse clubs & bars worldwide. Utility Bills Home telephone rental, internet subscription, mobile tariffs and data costs are all very low in comparison to other European destinations. In addition to this electricity, gas and water bills come in well under Europes average (see quick links guide).

Quick Cost Guide Price of local beer (0.5 litres) = 0.59 Monthly Travel Pass = 52.00 Gasoline (1 Litre) = 1.58 Milk (1 Litre) = 0.59 Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water) for 85m2 Apartment = 127.50 Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) = 1.10 Mid range meal for 2 (3 courses) = 40.00

For a list of more cost of living comparisons please see the link below. http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Germany&city=Nuremberg

Taxes
Everyone who is resident in Germany or who has an income from Germany is subject to income tax on salaries, self-employed earnings and other sources of income, although there are various exemptions. Foreign nationals must obtain a tax registration card once they start working in Germany. Employers normally deduct tax direct from employees' salaries, along with social security contributions. It should be noted that if you are working as a Freelancer you will be responsible for sorting out your own Health Insurance. There are many different tax categories depending if you are married and/or have children. It is often better for people relocating alone to opt for private health insurance, this is usually cheaper and provides better cover. Darwin works with several Managed Agencies that specialize in Tax Solutions for Freelancers so feel free to get in touch with them. Quick Links Guide Tax Office for Nuremberg http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/economy/taxation.html Managed Agencies Dynamic Solutions : www.dynamiccontractsolutions.com CXC : http://www.cxcglobal.co.uk/ Liberty Bishop : http://www.libertybishop.co.uk/

Schooling
Nuremberg is well known for having a great variety of schooling options from Kindergarten to further education. With a range of international schools available, there should be something for everyone no matter your age or background. A complete spectrum of general education and vocational schools, as well as of further education and in-service training facilities, plus several universities and colleges ensure that young people have the best possible chances for high level education and training. State and municipal institutions of all school types and a comprehensive spectrum of vocational schools make Nuremberg a "school city". Here is a Useful Link: http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/economy/universities.html#2

Travel
Nurembergs public transport will take you almost anywhere you want to go as they offer regular and efficient trains, buses, taxis which are generally easy to catch, making it possible for you to tour the city as you please. All means of transport are very reasonably priced as shown below. Quick Links Guide Airports http://www.munich-airport.de/en/consumer/index.jsp http://www.airport-nuernberg.de/english Train http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/index.shtml Car Rental http://www.sixt.co.uk/car-hire/germany/nuremberg/nuremberg-airport Taxi http://taxizentrale.edust.de/

Top 5 Sites To See

Germanisches Nationalmuseum
The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is a museum in Nuremberg, Germany. Founded in 1852, it houses a large collection of items relating to German culture and art extending from prehistoric times through to the present day.

Grundig Stadium
The Grundig-Stadion is a stadium in Nuremberg, Germany, which was opened in 1928. It is located next to the Zeppelinfeld. It also neighbors the new Nuremberg Arena. Since 1966, it has been home stadium to the German Bundesliga club 1. FC Nuremberg.

Nuremberg Castle
Nuremberg Castle is a historical building on a sandstone rock in the north of the historical city of Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany.

Nuremberg Zoo
Nuremberg Zoo is a zoo located in the Nuremberg Reichswald, southeast of Nuremberg, Germany. With an area of 0.67 square kilometres, approximately 300 animal species are kept by the zoo.