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Hamburg - Germany

Moving to Hamburg - 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 Communities: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan populations.

• Main Subgroups: Punjabi Sikhs, Tamil Hindus, and Bangladeshi Muslims.

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2. South Asian Areas

• St. Georg: Known for its multicultural vibe, including Indian and Bangladeshi communities.
• Wandsbek: Home to a mix of South Asian families.
• Harburg: Growing South Asian population, particularly students and professionals.

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3. South Asian Main Market Area

• Lange Reihe, St. Georg: Features South Asian restaurants, shops, and cultural hubs.
• Billstedt: Smaller markets with South Asian goods.

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4. South Asian Grocery Stores

• Bollywood Supermarkt: Specializes in Indian spices, lentils, and snacks.
• Pakistani Supermarkt: Offers Pakistani products and halal meat.
• Asian Supermarket: Stocks a mix of South Asian and Southeast Asian ingredients.
• Tamil Store: Focused on Sri Lankan and Tamil-specific items.

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5. Transportation

• Public Transport:

  • HVV Network: Includes buses, trains, and ferries.
  • Affordable with monthly passes; connects South Asian areas to the city center.

• Cycling: Popular in Hamburg; bike lanes are well-maintained.

• Ride-Sharing: Uber and local services are available.

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6. Religious Places

• Temples:

  • Sri Sithi Vinayagar Kovil (Wandsbek): Tamil Hindu temple.
  • ISKCON Hamburg (Harburg): Offers regular spiritual activities.

• Gurdwaras:

  • Gurdwara Singh Sabha (Harburg): Main Sikh temple in Hamburg.

• Mosques:

  • Fazle Omar Mosque (Stellingen): Ahmadiyya mosque.
  • Al-Nour Mosque (Horn): Open to diverse Muslim communities.

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7. Cost of Living

• Rent: €700–€1,500 for apartments in South Asian-friendly areas.
• Utilities: €200–€300 per month.
• Groceries: €200–€400 per month, depending on family size.
• Public Transport: Monthly pass costs around €90–€120.

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8. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas

Elementary Schools:

• Grundschule St. Georg (St. Georg): Culturally diverse.
• Grundschule Wandsbek (Wandsbek): Popular with South Asian families.

Middle Schools:

• Stadtteilschule am Hafen (St. Georg): Known for multicultural support programs.
• Stadtteilschule Alter Teichweg (Dulsberg): Offers strong academic programs.

High Schools:

• Gymnasium Lohbrügge (Bergedorf): Inclusive and academically rigorous.
• Heinrich-Hertz-Schule (Winterhude): Well-regarded with excellent facilities.