FOODS IN NEUSS The hefty regional kitchen was never designed to please calorie counters. A traditional local diet includes much meat, thick sauces, potatoes and vegetables. However, late spring sees […]
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BEVERAGES IN NEUSS Tap water in Germany is perfectly safe to drink. Bottled water is popular, whereby sparkling water, Mineralwasser, is carbonated, still water, Stilles Wasser, is not. A local […]
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KIOSKS IN NEUSS Kiosks are a longstanding tradition in Germany and are invaluable to local residents at certain times. Tucked into side streets or off main roads, they are able […]
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HOSPITALS IN NEUSS The hospitals in Neuss are part of the well-funded German health care setup that is supported by the high taxes of the social system. This translates to […]
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FIRE BRIGADE IN NEUSS The fire brigade or department, Feuerwehr, runs a 24/7 emergency response service for Neuss on 112. Besides domestic properties, they are responsible for any crisis in the […]
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AMBULANCE IN NEUSS An ambulance is available in emergencies on 112, which is staffed 24/7. The major organisation to respond to emergencies in Neuss is the German Red Cross, Deutsches […]
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POLICE IN NEUSS The emergency number 110 for the police is staffed 24/7. The police department is a state run organisation whereby responsibility for Neuss lies with the county authority. […]
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GAS IN NEUSS While consumers in Neuss can choose between many suppliers, a large number of inhabitants rely on the the city subsidiary. Since 1883, the portfolio of today’s company […]
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ELECTRICITY IN NEUSS The cost of electricity is not normally included in the additional charges, Nebenkosten, when renting a house or flat in Neuss nor Germany. Prices are high and […]
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The Anglican Mission of Saint Thomas The Anglican Mission in Neuss welcomes English speakers of all nationalities to join them at their services. English language Holy Communion services are held […]
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ISR KINDERGARDEN Kindergarden children are taught in English and have regular German classes. Through such experience, the multilingual school environment at ISR offers students a chance to be exposed to […]
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GERMAN FOR FUN IN NEUSS We’ve all been there, standing in a foreign culture finding ourselves pointing, gesticulating and perhaps praying to be understood. Germans mostly speak at least some […]
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Volkshochschule Neuss The need to learn German for expats to integrate within the culture and succeed is undeniable. The Volkshochschule Neuss is a learning institution nestled in the city administration. Acquiring […]
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FATTY’S PUB Located in the old town, Altstadt, The Irish Pub Bei Fatty is a highly communicative place. Fatty’s typical interior includes a classical bar to lean on, dartboards and […]
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Meetup Groups Meetup groups exist in neighbouring Düsseldorf that are specifically created to bring people together physically. For seasoned international residents, expats who are new to their location, or those […]
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Facebook Groups Facebook groups in neighbouring Düsseldorf have thousands of members. Two of them organise regular monthly evening get-togethers in pubs that attract a crowd of nice people. Groups full […]
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IS Ruhr Kindergarden At the IS Ruhr, children of kindergarten age between three and six years, benefit from a stimulating, engaging and challenging environment. IS Ruhr believe that inquiry is […]
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Deutsch-Amerikanische Gesellschaft The Deutsch-Amerikanische Gesellschaft, German-American Association, wishes to make the town partnership between Neuss and Saint Paul in the United States more personal. Its main purpose is the cultivation […]
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FAMOUS THINGS If there was a source for modern intriguing widgets and discoveries it surely stood in Germany. Many German inventors contributed to the nation’s fame as a cradle of […]
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FAMOUS DEAD Several deceased German individuals have made notable contributions to culture or played an important roles. They have improved lives, shaped Europe and made fascinating inventions. Johannes Gutenberg, Nicolaus […]
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