Berlin Expats

Tips & Tricks

  • Is English Widely Spoken in Berlin?

    So you are considering visiting or moving to Berlin and wondering if English is widely spoken in the city or not? Answer: well, it really depends. In our opinion Berlin is the easiest city in Germany when it comes to using English. The majority of young people do speak English & Berlin has plenty of…

  • Best Way to Commute Between Frankfurt Oder and Berlin

    So you have got a daily commute between Frankfurt Oder and Berlin and wondering what is the best way to do this commute? Find below our recommended way! Answer: use the RE1 train from Deutsche Bahn, which goes from Frankfurt Oder to Ostkreuz. This train usually runs every 20/30 minutes. One thing to be aware…

  • How do you get a U.S. document notarized in Germany?

    If you are looking to get a U.S document notarized in Germany and wondering how to do this, then hopefully this post will help you. Here are the options you have: Contact the US Consulate. There are several online US notaries that can do it for you, so use one of them.

  • Solutions to Hair Loss Due to Berlin’s Water

    Find the Right Hair Loss Treatment for You Match Me with a Solution for my Condition × Tell Us About Your Condition Explain your condition: Your email address: I accept the terms & conditions and privacy policy. Send Cancel A lot of people who move to Berlin experience hair loss due to the water in…

  • How to: Taxi With a Child Seat in Germany

    Find the Right Taxi for You Match Me with a Taxi for my Situation × Tell Us About Your Situation Explain your situation: Your email address: I accept the terms & conditions and privacy policy. Send Cancel If you are looking to get a taxi with a child seat in Germany and wondering how to…

  • List of Best Parking Apps in Germany

    If you are looking for a way to find a parking spot and wondering what are the best parking apps (in our opinion) used by people in Germany, then hopefully this post will help you. Parkopedia EasyPark Free parking PARK NOW Note: we are not affiliated with any of those apps nor were paid to…

  • How can you watch US sports in Germany?

    If you are looking to watch US sports in Germany and wondering how can you do this, then this post will hopefully help you. Here are the options you may consider: Use a VPN provider. Use IPTV. NFL Gamepass. DAZN Game Pass. Ran.de broadcasts some games but with German commentary. MLB.com works fine as well.

  • Tips to Lower Gas and Electricity Bills in Winter

    With the rising gas and electricity costs these days, it’s often the question as how to lower gas and electricity bills in winter. This post has some tips to help out. Use LED lights. Get warm socks and house shoes. Use thermal clothing. Get a hot water bag to sleep with it to remain warm…

  • List of Free Museums in Berlin On Sunday

    So it’s Sunday and you are looking for a free museum to visit in Berlin? Here is a list of museums in Berlin that are free on a Sunday. Academy of Arts (Hanseatenweg) Academy of Arts (Pariser Platz) Alte Nationalgalerie Altes Museum ANOHA – The Children’s World at the Jewish Museum Berlin Berlinische Galerie Bode…

  • The BEST Parks for Families Near Berlin

    You have kids and looking for the best parks near Berlin to spend the day? We have collected a list for the best parks to visit! Holland Park Barfußpark Beelitz-Heilstätten Biosphere in Potsdam Germensdorf animal and Dinosaur park Familiengarten Eberswalde Schloßpark at Oranienburg Karls Erlebnisdorf