- Fernando Achutegui
With the help of InterNations members we've found a good real estate agent. Now we live in a very nice house on the outskirts of Antwerp.
InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Antwerp
Hello to all Americans in Antwerp! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Antwerp? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Antwerp which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st￭ turkey?
There’s no doubt about it: Antwerp sometimes feels like a crossroads between history and modernism. The Belgian city is a vibrant city known for its historical buildings, a port which is one of the largest in Europe, the local fashion scene with the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, and much more! With the network of bus and tram lines — with the latter called premetro whenever underground — as well as numerous bikeways, navigating your way around the city from one place to the next is simple. This also means that if you don’t want to live among the hustle and bustle of the center, you can enjoy a quieter life in the Borgerhout, Deurne, or Wilrijk districts, for example, which are all well-served by public transportation and at most a 40-minute commute away from Antwerp’s center.
Although Antwerp has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Antwerp, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Meet other Americans in Antwerp
Connect at Our Events in Antwerp
Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Antwerp. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Antwerp. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Antwerp.
Want to meet other Americans at our events?
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Engage with Other Americans in Our Antwerp Expat Forum
Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow Americans in our Antwerp expat forums. When you arrive in Antwerp, you’re likely to have many questions, from how to register as a resident to where to find language lessons. Use our forum to ask members of the InterNations community everything you’re wondering about, even things like where to find ingredients for dishes from home in Antwerp. InterNations makes it easy for American expats in Antwerp to exchange experiences and tips to support each other. You can also check out our Expat Q&A Forum to look for accommodation, jobs, or even advice on the best international schools or whether there are any American schools in your area.
Ask experienced American expats in Antwerp
- Where can I find American food?
- Where can I meet other Americans?
- Are there American schools in Antwerp?
Find People Who Share Your Passions
As Belgium’s most populous city, Antwerp can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Antwerp? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Antwerp’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the Belgian city has to offer, from the Antwerp Diamond Exchange, the most important center of the world's diamond industry, to the historic center of town, full of typical medieval guild houses, and much more.
Find other Americans to share your hobbies with
Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations
- Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Antwerp and connect with others.
- Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Antwerp.
- Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Antwerp and across the globe.
InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Antwerp Community today!
Mix and Mingle with Americans in Antwerp at Our Events
Our Antwerp community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Antwerp’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover the Flemish North. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in Belgium in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Antwerp!
- Fernando Achutegui
With the help of InterNations members we've found a good real estate agent. Now we live in a very nice house on the outskirts of Antwerp.
- Nellie Collins
I've been looking for other Americans women in Antwerp. InterNations unites them all - some have become very close friends by now.
