Play in one of Europe's strongest hockey markets, where efficiency meets quality of life.

Germany's hockey scene is professional and well-organized, with excellent facilities and competitive leagues across the country. From Bavaria's Alpine charm to Berlin's creative energy to historic cities like Munich and Cologne, you'll find a region that fits your style.

Germans value punctuality, quality, and work-life balance, and the infrastructure here is world-class. For players looking for a serious hockey environment with a high standard of living, Germany checks a lot of boxes.

Ex-pat Friendliness:

High
English proficiency is strong which makes the transition quite easy for import players that decide to play here. Over the past decade plus, players we've had play here had great things to say about it.

Cost of Living:

Affordable to Moderate
The cost of living in Germany for players varies a ton per region. It can range from quite affordable to a bit more expensive.

Weather/Climate:

Diverse (Regional)
Temperate with regional variations. Cold winters (30-40°F/-1 to 4°C) in most areas colder in the south. Summers are mild (68-77°F/20-25°C). Southern regions near Alps get more snow.

Proximity of Travel:

Central Hub

Central location means everything is close. Excellent train system makes travel easy and comfortable.

Hockey Culture:

Strong

Germany has one of the strongest hockey markets in Europe.

The top several leagues are all well-organized leagues with excellent facilities, competitive play, and often have serious investment in the sport.

Leagues

The top professional league in Germany is the DEL. Following this, you have DEL2 (2nd tier), Oberliga (3rd tier), and Regionalliga (4th tier).

You have a few tiers below this as well as countless junior and youth tiers. DNL U20 and U17 have a number of tiers which vary in strength and caliber depending on the club.

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