More About Germany

Berlin receives millions of visitors each year, attracted by its successful rejuvenation, strong economy, wide variety and quality of services, creativity and liberal lifestyle. Well known for its arts and culture, Berlin is also at the forefront of European politics. Some call it wild, colourful and full of surprises, while others find it a little too hectic and gruff. Berlin is intriguing because it is so versatile and so multi-faceted.

Berlin is open 24 hours a day, offering something for every taste: shopping, peace and quiet for relaxing, and cultural enjoyment. The city hosts a fantastic array of concerts, parties and balls, international film and theatre festivals, not to mention the famous “long nights of culture and science”.

Investors Fact File

• Excellent infrastructure
• Second-largest capital city in the EU after London
• Most properties in Berlin are offered for long-term rental, especially if you are looking for an existing property which recently has been renovated. Long-term rental contracts in Germany are usually open-ended making life easier for both owner and tenant
• Outstanding trade fairs, international events and discussion forums attract global business, consumers and visitors from around the globe
• Flight time from the UK to Berlin is two hours, from Ireland flights are two-and-a-half hours
• Berlin unites urban density with high quality of life
• The German Government is actively encouraging technology and new media companies to come to Berlin, and has moved from Bonn to Berlin itself
• 40 worldwide corporations have their European headquarters in Berlin
• The Government has invested more than €75bn in the city since the Nineties

 Key Facts - Germany

	Climate - Germany is one of the largest countries in Europe and the temperature varies from below freezing in Berlin in the north-east during winter to as high as 35C (95F) in summer.
	Cost of Living - Loaf of bread: €2.50 (£1.70), bottle of wine: €5 (£3.40)
	Currency - euro. £1 = €1.26
	Getting There - Most of Germany is reached in under two hours from most UK airports. Berlin has three airports – Schönefeld, Tegel and Tempelhof. Schönefeld is outside the city and is where most no-frills airlines fly.Other major airports are Frankfurt for business and the west, Hamburg-Lubek for the north, and Munich for Bavaria and the south.
	Time - GMT + 1
	Population - 82.5 million