Boris Rhein
Boris Rhein

Boris Rhein

Welcome to Hessen

Welcome to Hessen, dear Newcomers. Many things may still seem strange and unfamiliar to you, but I am sure that you will soon feel comfortable and at home in our beautiful state.

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Mike Josef

Mike Josef

Welcome to Frankfurt

In Frankfurt, you can experience the past and the future, as here tradition and modern life are definitely two sides of the same coin. Enjoy being inspired and embark on a voyage of discovery: You’ll find that culture, sports, nature, events, and all manner of festivities await you on your doorstep.

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settled

Newcomers Network

Who are we?

For 24 years, Newcomers Network has been the largest networking platform for expats, international professionals and managers and their families in Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region.

Our mission: to make life easier for international people in Frankfurt and Germany. Everyone is welcome in our city!

The highlight is the annual Newcomers Festival.

Over 5000 visitors and 100 exhibitors in 2023 and over 100,000 visitors in recent years are proof that Newcomers is the platform in Germany for international people.

In addition, Newcomers Network offers many events throughout the year to get to know the city and the region better, to network with each other and to find practical solutions for all aspects of the everyday life of an international person.

USA
USA

Country Partnership 2024/2025

United States

This year we are delighted about the Newcomers Network Country Partnership USA. In cooperation with the US Consulate General in Frankfurt, we celebrated our host country together at the Newcomers Festival with stands and a cultural program. The new US Consul General opened the Festival with the Mayor and took a tour. He also was the guest of honor and speaker at the Newcomers Reception with the Lord Mayor.

A wide range of events and activities will take place with our partner country USA throughout the year, and in 2025 we will celebrate the anniversary of the city partnership between Philadelphia and Frankfurt together.

What we offer:

Afterwork Events

International Stammtisch

stammtisch
stammtisch

On the first Monday of every month Newcomers Network hosts the “International Stammtisch”, a casual afterwork get-together for the international community in Frankfurt Rhine-Main free of charge!

Oct. 25th 2025

Newcomers Festival

Once you’ve found your feet, you’ll no doubt really enjoy the Newcomers Festival which has been held annually since 2001 in September in the Römer, the Frankfurt Town Hall – testimony to the City of Frankfurt’s cosmopolitan outlook.

Afterwork Events

Newcomers Events

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kamaliya

Newcomers Network is offering an exciting range of different events over the year. In addition to the traditional International Stammtisch we are aiming to offer a variety of opportunities to meet, mingle and get to know the aspects of life in Germany.

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connect

Connect

Telecoms, Wi-Fi, TV, and utilities

In today‘s digital age, one of the first things you‘ll want to do is get connected – to the Internet, to your family and friends, to new colleagues, to the news. So it‘s really important to get your telecoms right.


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business

Business

Cross-cultural issues, setting up a business, holding meetings

A lot of people new to Frankfurt Rhine-Main are drawn by the huge number of business opportunities on offer, or are posted here by their companies. It‘s really important to understand the German business culture if you want to succeed in your career and enjoy life in Germany.


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money

Money

Banking, finances, and taxes

Even though we live in a global digital world, each country has its own way of doing things when it comes to banking and finance. It‘s important for newcomers to get to grips with the German system.

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settled

Settlement

How to find the right place for you

One of the first things newcomers have to do is find somewhere to live. Housing in Frankfurt Rhine-Main is pretty affordable compared to other international cities, but you‘ll have to put in the effort to find the right place.


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education

Education

Schools, colleges, and unis in Frankfurt Rhine-Main

It's important for newcomers to find the right school for their kids. Or the right university. There are lots of great options out there, both public and private.


Rhine-Main

Where to live in Frankfurt Rhine-Main

Frankfurt Rhine-Main is a cosmopolitan and diverse area with lots to offer, whether you're interested in arts and architecture, history and hospitality, parks and playgrounds, or anything else. There's so much to discover.

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health

Health

Doctors, medicine, hospitals and emergencies

If you‘re new to the area, you‘ll be pleased to know that one of the world‘s best healthcare systems is right here. You can choose between statutory or private health insurance, depending on what suits you best and your budget.


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get around

Get Around

Public transport, flying, cycling and driving

Frankfurt Rhine-Main is a big region, but it‘s easy to get around quickly and often in an eco-friendly way. What‘s more, you can get to the parklands, lakes and hills easily.


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Acquaintance
Acquaintance

Acquaintance

German culture, customs and clarity

Getting by in a new culture is all about absorbing the new local customs, both inside and outside the office. Getting to grips with them will make your new life in Germany that much more enjoyable.

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culture

Culture

Museums, music and leisure-time marvels in and around Frankfurt

Frankfurt Rhine-Main offers a wide range of opportunities to leisure time - be it museums, culture, sports or theme parks, culture, sport or theme parks. There‘s something for everyone.


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sports

Sports

Sports, health clubs, and spectator sports in Frankfurt Rhine-Main

Frankfurt Rhine-Main is one of Germany‘s sporting hubs, with a football arena, an Olympic sports centre and countless indoor and outdoor opportunities to keep fit. And there are plenty of spectator sports to enjoy too.

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religion

Religion

Religious services in Frankfurt Rhine-Main

International religious institutions give newcomers a way to connect with a community of like-minded people and to feel at home. Frankfurt Rhine-Main is a place where people of all faiths can worship together.


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contacts

Business Contacts

Volunteering, international clubs and business contacts in Frankfurt Rhine-Main

One great way to make new friends and find your feet outside of work is to: There are so many ways to get involved and make new connections. You can become a member or get involved in one of the many business associations out there, volunteer with a non-profit organisation, or join a club.

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