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Cologne And Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia Region) - Germany

Moving to Cologne and Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia Region) - Germany

Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.

 

1. South Asian Community Overview

• Dominant Ethnic Groups: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan populations.
• Major South Asian Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Christianity.

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2. Areas with Significant South Asian Populations

• Cologne:

  • Ehrenfeld
  • Mülheim
  • Nippes

• Düsseldorf:

  • Oberbilk
  • Unterbilk
  • Eller

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3. South Asian Main Market Areas

• Cologne:

  • Ehrenfeld: Known for South Asian restaurants and stores.

• Düsseldorf:

  • Oberbilk: Offers access to Indian and Pakistani stores and eateries.

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4. South Asian Grocery Stores

• Cologne:

  • Asia Supermarkt Ehrenfeld
  • Indian Store Cologne
  • Taj Mahal Asian Store

• Düsseldorf:

  • Asia Markt Oberbilk
  • Maharaja Indian Store
  • Super Asia Mart

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport:

  • Trains, buses, and trams connect Cologne and Düsseldorf efficiently.
  • Rheinbahn in Düsseldorf and KVB in Cologne provide reliable services.

• Ride Sharing:

  • Uber and Bolt are available in both cities.

• Intercity Transport:

  • High-speed trains (ICE) connect Cologne and Düsseldorf within 30 minutes.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple (Hamm): Accessible from Cologne and Düsseldorf, one of the largest Hindu temples in Europe.

• Gurdwaras:

  • Gurdwara Nanak Darbar (Düsseldorf)
  • Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Cologne)

• Mosques:

  • Central Mosque Cologne: A prominent mosque serving South Asian Muslims.
  • Bilal Mosque (Düsseldorf): Popular among Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslims.

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7. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas

• Elementary Schools:

  • KGS Ferdinandstraße (Cologne): Known for cultural inclusivity.
  • GGS Helmholtzstraße (Düsseldorf): Multicultural environment.

• Middle Schools:

  • Realschule Nippes (Cologne): Popular in South Asian neighborhoods.
  • Realschule Oberbilk (Düsseldorf): Strong academic programs.

• High Schools:

  • Gymnasium Kreuzgasse (Cologne): Highly regarded academically.
  • Lessing-Gymnasium (Düsseldorf): Offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

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