Working and studying in Frankfurt
& RheinMain
For newcomers: A good website to start with:
https://www.find-it-in-frm.de/en/
A quick way to find temporary accomodation
Find a furnished apartment in Wiesdaden, Mainz and in the RheinMain area: https://housinganywhere.com/
Getting around in the RheinMain area
How to get around in the Frankfurt RheinMain region: https://www.frankfurt-rhein-main.de/en
A forum for expats in the Frankfurt RheinMain area: http://www.newcomers-network.de/index.php
A website dedicated to expats with information on cultural events in the area:
https://www.culturefrankfurtrheinmain.com/
Tourist Information & Tickets:
Wiesbaden: https://www.wiesbaden.de/en/
Mainz: https://www.mainz-tourismus.com
Shop, Wine and Dine
A marketplace for each and everything: https://frankfurt.craigslist.org
Wine & dine Rheingau: https://www.rheingau.de
Wine & dine Rheinhessen: https://www.rheinhessen.de
Museums & Exhibitions:
Landesmuseum Wiesbaden: https://www.museum-wiesbaden.de/en
Landesmuseum Mainz: http://www.landesmuseum-mainz.de
Gutenbergmuseum Mainz: Celebrating the invention of print: http://www.gutenberg-museum.de/index.php?id=29&L=1
Wiesbaden has a lively visual arts scene and a lot of private galleries with high-class paintings and sculpture. The "Short
Night of Museums and Galleries", taking place in spring, offers the best opportunity to get a comprehensive overview. Start googling in March and check for posters in the
city.
The "Kunstarche" has been set up as a haven for works of art created by local artists.
http://www.kunstarche-wiesbaden.org. They run a showroom, organize exhibitions and offer quality artwork on sale.
Theater
Staatstheater Wiesbaden: http://english.staatstheater-wiesbaden.de
Staatstheater Mainz: http://www.staatstheater-mainz.com/web/
Check their programs for ballet, music and other performances if you like entertainment but feel unsure about German language
Velvets Theater Wiesbaden: http://www.velvets-theater.de
A magical mix of puppet theater and pantomime with spectacular light effets.
WELT Theater in Wiesbaden: https://www.wiesbaden-english-language-theater.de
Kryptonite Radio Theater in Wiesbaden: http://www.kryptoniteradio.com/
Streulicht Theater in Schornsheim Village/ Rheinhessen: http://www.theater-streu-licht.de
English-speaking semi-professional theaters with enthusiastic actors and very interesting programs.
Places of interest for the American expat community
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Essential information
Public holidays in Germany: https://www.feiertage.net/frei-tage.php
City of Wiesbaden information: https://www.wiesbaden.de/en/living-in-wiesbaden/index.php
City of Mainz information: https://www.mainz.de/en/index.php
Investing in Hessen: https://www.invest-in-hessen.com/home
Wiesbaden Chamber of Commerce: https://www.ihk-wiesbaden.de/s/ueber-uns/Die-IHK-Wiesbaden/international/Chamber-of-Commerce-and-Industry-Wiesbaden
Rheinhessen Chamber of Commerce: https://www.rheinhessen.ihk24.de/en
American German Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt: https://www.amcham.de/amcham-germany/amcham-germany-regional-chapters/rhine-main
A well-kept travel library in Wiesbaden: https://buchhandlung-angermann.buchhandlung.de/shop/
Buch-Café Nero39: A cozy bookstore & café with a very well chosen selection of Books in English and German language: https://www.nero39.de/