Locked out?

Here you can find a list of locksmiths in Bielefeld. Thanks for the tip Elias!

German Taxes

Ever wondered where all your money goes in taxes? Here is a useful guide in English explaining the tax system in Germany. You can also find a quick one page overview here

Bielefeld Wimmelbuch

Bielefeld has it’s own Wimmelbuch! These are popular German ‘looking at’ books, full of detailed scenes for kids to explore. My kids enjoyed recognising all the places in Bielefeld. I love all the details for example Supertram in Siegfriedplatz below.

Bielefeld Markets

Starting this Thursday April 2nd will be a new weekly evening market at Klosterplatz from 16:00 to 20:00 with local produce, bread, flowers and a beer garden. Should be a nice place to meet after work once the weather warms up.

Other markets in Bielefeld:

Kesselbrink – Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays 7:00 – 13:00

Alte Markt  – Flowers and fruit Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:00 – 14.00. Friday 9:00 – 14:00 flowers only.

Siegfriedplatz – Wednesday and Fridays 7:00 – 13:00