About

You had no idea what to expect when you moved to Düsseldorf.

Whether you came here for love ❤️ or work 💼 or study 📚, you’ve never been one to turn down a challenge.

But now that you’re here, you can’t read the parking signs 🪧 or order a loaf of bread 🥖.

Making friends or going anywhere alone without a German-speaking escort is hard. I get it.

Moving abroad is hard. Tack on German bureaucracy and their famous “sense of humor, ” and you find yourself hiding out watching Netflix more often than you’d like to admit. 😳

But actually, Düsseldorf is enchanting. ✨

It’s a vibrant, international, and captivating place to live. And it’s time to brave the outside.

Let me be your digital tour guide, translator, best friend, and local support system—all rolled into one. ⬇️

👋 Hey, I’m Jenna!

The voice behind Life in Düsseldorf

I’m a German Canadian who moved to Düsseldorf over a decade ago, and like many of you, I had a million questions when I arrived. From trying to figure out how health insurance works in Germany to wondering where the best bakery is (spoiler: it’s Bülle 🍞), I’ve been through it all.

So I created Life in Düsseldorf to help make your transition smoother — whether you’re moving to Germany, already living here, or just curious about life abroad. My mission? To make you feel a little less overwhelmed and a lot more at home.

💡 What You’ll Find Here

I keep everything honest, practical, and as stress-free as possible — because I know how tricky German systems can be when you’re new.

Your to Düsseldorf Living

Finally, One Place To Access The Best Of Life in Düsseldorf!

The city’s first English-language publication dedicated to helping expats settle in and live it up in their new home, helping locals feel proud to be a Düsseldorfer, and helping visitors make the best out of their visit.

From summer strawberry picking to our “Best Of” series, we gather tips from locals, community groups, forums, and our own everyday adventures. (I also make a lot of phone calls on your behalf that start off with “Sprechen sie Englisch?” You’re welcome.)

I believe that armed with the right tools and information, you can feel at home in your new home.

As Seen On

Beyond the blog, I'm a:

✍️ Content creator & social media strategist

🧺 Fleamarket enthusiast

🇨🇦 Canadian who still gets excited about snow

👧 Mama of two little ones (who help me test out all the best family spots)

🎥 YouTuber and Instagrammer sharing honest, real-life moments of life abroad

If you’ve ever watched one of my videos featuring my kids or my mom visiting from Canada, you already know — we keep things fun, family-friendly, and full of love.

A Big Thank You

Running this blog is a labor of love, and I’m so grateful for this growing community of readers, Instagram followers, YouTube viewers, and locals who share tips, laughs, and recommendations with me. Whether you’re here for helpful advice, or just for a peek into expat life with kids — you’re always welcome here. ❤️

What Our Community Says 💛

Discover the heartfelt experiences shared by our community members about living in Düsseldorf.

Honestly, I think you're absolutely nailing it! A great mix of info for all ages and preferences as well as for locals and those just visiting for a short while. I'm so glad I came across Life in Düsseldorf! You're an absolute treasure!

BLACKBOURN

Jenna - I just wanted to say I downloaded your Life in Germany Checklist and read it over for about 20 minutes. I had heard about preparing for each of those things on your list before, but never in such perfect, simple, laid-out detail. I really appreciate that from you!

NICHOLAS HOHWART

Your website and YouTube videos have been very helpful for us when it came to preparing our mindset to adjust to Germany. Getting in the right mindset was very important for us, and following you has allowed us to get a sense of what might come. Thank you!

JOSE MUCK

LOVE IT!! You make adjusting much easier! You are kind and you share a great perspective!

WERRIES

❤️ Ich bin Ddorferin und kenne so viele Plätze noch nicht, die du vorstellst! Super!

LOTTA

This is the best channel! Thanks 4 your work and 4 thinking of people like me (expats) too!

FLAVIA L.

Always great recommendations! I like to read all your articles even though I've been living in Düsseldorf for quite a while already. Lovely and high-value content!

JETTE H.

It's the ONLY channel I use for DUS tips. Please keep sharing all the positive energy!

IRMAK B.

I love your channel! It's playful and informative. Living in Bayern now, I still find it helpful for overall tips in Germany!

TY IN GERMANY

Your page gives me a chance to know something interesting about Düsseldorf, every time. I love this city, and I love the way you present it through videos, pics, and articles on your website. Thank you for that!

MERAKI

I've been in Düsseldorf for almost a year and greatly appreciate you speaking English to help my family and my transition to life here. My expat friends and I love your social media accounts.❤️

CATHY REEVES

Love your content! I used to be an expat in DUS. I'm now back in Australia but still following because it gives me an ongoing connection to DUS and Germany which I miss so much. My Aussie mom follows you too! Thank you!! Xx

FLEUR W.

Thank you soo much for what you do. As a newcomer and English speaker, it helped my family and me a lot to integrate into the city. Cheers, and a HUGE thanks!

MIKAYEL G.

Thank you so much for all the effort you're putting into this account and into helping people integrate and get to know the city of Düsseldorf! I'm a huge fan of your account and have been living in Düsseldorf for a year and a half now.

MOHAMED ABDELAZIM

I just moved to Düsseldorf and your channel has been incredibly useful, it's also the only one in English. Keep up the good work!

EMILIO MARTINS

I am a Düsseldorf born local and love exploring the nature of your content! I love the "things to do in..." features a lot.

SVEN HENDRIK

You are simply authentic. That for me is the most important thing on social media nowadays! You are doing perfectly at just being yourself!

JULIA S.

I wanted to thank you! I plan all my weekend trips based on your advice! You also helped me a lot even before moving to Germany, and I know I'm not the only one.

DENIZ FESLEGEN

BEST CHANNEL FOR DÜSSELDORF! I am even German, but I still follow you and still learn a lot about Düsseldorf! Thank you!

MAXIMILIAN F.

Your channel has been my salvation. I always felt like no one spoke English here and I never used to find any useful information in English, until I found you. It has always felt like you are a woman with the same story and the same problems that I have. Thank you for that! ♥️

LINDA H.

WE LOVE YOU! We used to live in Düsseldorf, and are SO happy that we get to live vicariously through your continuous adventures! Thank you!

JASON T.

You are a great inspiration! Your website has helped me a lot in the past. It's allowed me to get information quickly and effectively - saving me to do the research (in German!). I love your creativity and the way you show people how much Düsseldorf has to offer!

Luisa F.

Jenna! I love your channels! Thank you for all the wonderful information and your lovely warm persona that we get to know and support!

SHILPA ANNA

Life in Düsseldorf is always my GoTo place when it comes to exploring the city. Being an expat here, I really appreciate the extensive and relevant information you provide on the site!

AMRUTA G.

Life in Düsseldorf is the best site I've found to make everything easier!

TRAVELINGVROUW

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Let’s talk! Like any abroad experience, expat life is better when we collaborate. I love partnering with brands, tourism boards, and local businesses that align with my values and support expats.

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