North Rhine-Westphalia
NRW
Your guide to the Indian community in NRW. Directory, groups, and city specific resources.
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North Rhine-Westphalia is Germany's most populous state and hosts the largest overall Indian community across multiple cities: Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn, Dortmund, Essen, and Aachen. Most Indian life in NRW centres on Düsseldorf and Cologne, with Bonn and Aachen adding strong academic and tech populations.
The vibe
Distributed across many cities with Düsseldorf-Cologne as the centre. Academic presence in Bonn and Aachen is significant. Events often draw community from 2 to 3 cities simultaneously.
What to know
- Largest absolute Indian population of any German state
- Gurudwara and Hindu temples across multiple cities
- RWTH Aachen has one of the largest Indian student populations in Germany
- Strong regional associations (Malayali, Gujarati, Tamil, Punjabi)
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Directory in NRW
See all →- Rajah Indian SupermarketGrocery
- Taste of India KölnRestaurant
- Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple HammCommunity association
Community in NRW
See all →No community groups for NRW yet.