Long the powerhouse of Germany and densely populated, the Ruhr Metropolis is a melting pot of nationalities and cultures that has been undergoing a long phase of renewal.

The central metropolitan area of the Ruhr region embraces such cities as Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr and Oberhausen. Destinations within one hour's flight include many capitals cities in the European Union.

Amazing Ruhr contains hundreds of pages to help make life easier for expats during a stay. The first few restaurants, authorities needed to register or acquire a local driver's licence, public transport, the region's delights, shops, hotels, doctors, international clubs, international schools, etc.

Link: Amazing Ruhr