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German life directory

A hand-picked set of the websites and services that make daily life in Germany work — for residents and newcomers alike. Each link opens the official site in a new tab.

Authorities & admin

Transport & travel

  • National railway: book train tickets, check timetables.

  • Monthly nationwide pass for local and regional public transit.

  • FlixBusService

    Long-distance intercity buses across Germany and Europe.

  • ADACService

    Auto club: roadside breakdown help, traffic and route info.

  • BVGService

    Berlin public transport: tickets, journey planner, live times.

  • Compares live fuel prices at nearby gas stations.

Housing & moving

  • Germany's largest property portal to rent or buy homes.

  • WG-GesuchtMarketplace

    Top portal for shared flats (WG) and temporary rooms.

  • ImmoweltMarketplace

    Major property portal for rentals and home buying.

  • KleinanzeigenMarketplace

    Classifieds with flat listings, used furniture and moving help.

  • Tenants' association: rent index info and tenant rights.

  • Official portal to find local registration (Anmeldung) offices.

  • Consumer advice on utilities, energy contracts and tenancy.

Shopping & second-hand

  • KleinanzeigenMarketplace

    Germany's biggest local classifieds for second-hand goods.

  • Amazon.deMarketplace

    Largest general online retailer in Germany.

  • eBay.deMarketplace

    Online marketplace and auctions for new and used items.

  • VintedMarketplace

    Buy and sell second-hand clothing and fashion.

  • momoxService

    Sell used books, media and clothes for cash.

  • App to buy surplus food cheaply from shops.

  • dmService

    Germany's largest drugstore chain for daily essentials.

Banking, insurance & compare

  • Check24Compare

    Germany's biggest portal to compare insurance, loans, tariffs.

  • VerivoxCompare

    Compare energy, insurance, telecom and finance contracts.

  • N26Service

    Mobile-first online bank, account opening via app.

  • DKBService

    Large free online bank with current and savings accounts.

  • Germany's main credit bureau; check your credit record.

  • FinanztipOfficial

    Independent non-profit guides on money and insurance.

Health & doctors

  • Book doctor and dentist appointments online; English filter.

  • JamedaCompare

    Find, rate and compare doctors; book appointments.

  • Non-emergency medical on-call service; call 116117.

  • Find the nearest on-call pharmacy open now.

  • Largest public health insurer; manage coverage and e-prescriptions.

  • AOKOfficial

    Major public health insurer with regional branches.

  • DocMorrisMarketplace

    Online pharmacy; redeem e-prescriptions and order medicine.

Energy, internet & mobile

Jobs & education

Daily life & emergencies

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