Kaiserslautern
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This page is part of a broader series of information pages aimed at helping the Pakistani/Muslim community in Germany. Here you will find Kaiserslautern-specific information only, for general information on living in Germany in general, see Living in Germany.
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Doctors in Kaiserslautern
Since 2005, on the first visit in the quarter, the patient must pay additional 10 euros as Praxisgebuehr. Each calendar year is divided into four quarters (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec). Subsequent visits in the same quarter are not charged Praxisgebuehr.
List of doctors is empty right now (please add if you know of any):
Barbers in Kaiserslautern
The cheapest known barber costs about EUR 6 per hair-cut (edit this as more information is collected).
- Abdul-Aziz
- Location: Freelance Friseur
- Contact: 01633663056
- Directions: He'll come to your place to cut hair. He is a professional barber.
- Speaks English: No
- Speaks German: Yes, but not so good (He has come from France).
- Price: EUR 6
- Karstadt
- Location: Near Rathaus
- Directions: 50 feets from the Turkish Shop in Dudweiler; on left side of the crossing
- Price: EUR 10
Food Related Information
University Mensa
Mensa at TU Kaiserslautern usually has vegatarisch dishes and has fish once a week.
- Opening hours: Montag bis Freitag: 11.30 am bis 1.45 pm
There is buffet from Monday to Thursday containing mostly vegetarisch dishes.
- Opening hours: Montag bis Donnerstag: 11.15 am bis 2.00 pm
Fast-food & Snacks
- Nord See (Central market)
- All kinds of fish and sea food dishes + burgers.
- Menu: Not known
- Opening hours: Not Known
Mosques or Praying Areas
- Turkish Mosque
- Address:
- Closest Bus stop: Rosen str. (Bus Route Numbers 2, 5, 7)
- Also hosts Eid prayers, although gets crowded.
- Arabic Mosque
- Address: Humbold str
- Closest Bus stop: Rosen str. (Bus Route Numbers 2, 5, 7) (requires a bit of walking)
- Exactly behind the big store Logo.
- University Campus Mosque/Praying Room
- Location: Building 1, TU Kaiserslautern
- No Eid prayers. Just Friday prayers and daily prayers like Zohar, Asar and Maghrib.
Kaiserslautern University
There are currently at least 12 Pakistani students at TU Kaiserslautern and 1 Diplom student at FH Kaiserslautern (Jan 2006 estimate). bachelors (Diplom): 3 masters: 1 PhD (or mitarbeiter): 9
Existing students and/or alumni should enter their ta'suraat here.
General Issues
Non-city-specific topics, which are relevant to people living in Germany in general are discussed under Germany. Some of the topics discussed in the main article include:
- Travel-related information (finding cheap tickets)
- Economical means for calling Pakistan (calling cards, telephone codes etc.)
- Visa related FAQ
- Online communities and mailing-lists
- Miscellaneous information, such as contact info for the consulate general of Pakistan
