Expat Community: Berlin boasts a robust expat community with groups from diverse backgrounds. Meetup groups, cultural clubs, and language exchange events are popular and help new residents connect. Meetup is widely used for finding local events and gatherings.

• Co-working Spaces: Popular options include Betahaus, Factory Berlin, and Mindspace, all providing vibrant work environments with modern amenities and networking opportunities.

• Public Workspaces: Cafes such as The Barn and St. Oberholz are laptop-friendly, and libraries like the Berlin State Library offer quiet working spaces.

• Company Presence: Berlin hosts major companies such as Siemens, Zalando, and N26, with strong presences in technology, media, and finance sectors.

• Startup Culture: Known as the startup capital of Europe, Berlin offers numerous accelerators, funding opportunities, and support for entrepreneurs. Key industries include tech, e-commerce, and fintech.

• Networking Opportunities: The city hosts regular meetups and events, including the Berlin Startup Night and Tech Open Air.

• Attractions: Highlights include the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, Berlin Wall Memorial, and the East Side Gallery. Visit these sites on Tripadvisor.

• Festivals & Holidays: Berlin Film Festival, Oktoberfest, and Carnival of Cultures are some of the city’s most celebrated events.

• Local Celebrities/Fun Facts: Known for its punk music scene and as the birthplace of electronic music subgenres, Berlin is also famously home to figures like Albert Einstein.

• Local Cuisine: Doner kebabs and currywurst are staples, reflecting Berlin’s multicultural food scene. Try a recipe here.

✅ DO: Be punctual, recycle carefully, and learn some basic German greetings.

❌ DON’T: Make loud noises on public transport, jaywalk, or discuss WWII unless contextually appropriate.

• Tipping: Rounding up or 10% for good service is standard in restaurants.

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Equivalent Services & Platforms

^{Service Type} _{Local Equivalent}

^{Taxi Service} _{Free Now}

^Supermarket _{Rewe, Lidl}

^Messaging _{WhatsApp, Signal}

^{Food Delivery} _Lieferando

^Internet _{Vodafone, Telekom}

^Bank _{N26, Deutsche Bank}

^{Hotel Marketplace} _Booking.com

^{Online Shopping} _{Zalando, Amazon}

^Streaming _{Netflix, Amazon Prime}

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Apps to download before arrival

• Navigation: Google Maps

• Public Transport: BVG Fahrinfo

• Food Delivery: Lieferando

• Payments: PayPal

• Language: Duolingo or DeepL Translate

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