Fashion capital, largest Japanese community in Europe, very international
Updated 13 August 2026
Düsseldorf has the highest Indian population relative to city size in Germany. The combination of affordable rents (much cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt), excellent train connections to the whole Rhine-Ruhr region, and a large established Indian community makes it one of the best cities for new arrivals. Very underrated.
Fashion/retail (Hugo Boss, Esprit HQ nearby), consulting, IT, Japanese companies (many have European HQs here)
Very active — IT and consulting firms send many Indians here
Most diverse, affordable, large immigrant community
Young professionals, cafes, walkable to city centre
Families, quieter, more affordable, good schools
Large Indian restaurant with weekly events
Multiple stores, good Indian ingredients stock
Regular Diwali, Navratri and Holi celebrations
8/10 — based on community size, grocery access, temples, events and cultural integration
