InterNations – Uniting Austrians living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Austrians in Belgium? Are you in need of help and advice from your Austrian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Austrian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Belgium or are still living in Austria and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Belgium offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Austrian expats in Belgium, coming from all corners of Austria - from Salzburg, over Vienna to Innsbruck.

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Maria Lombardi

Maria Lombardi

You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Austrians at our events in Belgium

Attend our monthly events and activities for Austrians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Coffee Time
Coffee Time
it's time to meet up our dearest friends and chatting with your relocated life, something be surprised for you or something that you don't expect it, all topics could be chatting, everyone is warmly welcoming, meanwhile it's good time to meet up new friends and keep connected with old friends :-)
it's time to meet up our dearest friends and chatting with your relocated life, something be surprised for you or something that you don't expect it, all topics could be chatting, everyone is warmly welcoming, meanwhile it's good time to meet up new friends and keep connected with old friends :-)
Waltz & Ballroom Social Dance
Waltz & Ballroom Social Dance
Step into an afternoon of timeless elegance! Join us for a monthly Sunday gathering dedicated to social waltz and ballroom dancing, held in an exceptional private ballroom near the Parc du Cinquantenaire, just a short walk from Merode metro station. Once a month, this historic venue opens its door
Step into an afternoon of timeless elegance! Join us for a monthly Sunday gathering dedicated to social waltz and ballroom dancing, held in an exceptional private ballroom near the Parc du Cinquantenaire, just a short walk from Merode metro station. Once a month, this historic venue opens its door
Coffee With A Twist
Coffee With A Twist
Another month, another coffee bar to discover in our beloved Antwerp. The coffee bar is inspired by Ayurverdic rules of life, right in the heart of Antwerp. A really hidden gem, where we can enjoy a coffee and a snack in a relaxed atmosphere.
Another month, another coffee bar to discover in our beloved Antwerp. The coffee bar is inspired by Ayurverdic rules of life, right in the heart of Antwerp. A really hidden gem, where we can enjoy a coffee and a snack in a relaxed atmosphere.
 The Voice of Hind Rajab
The Voice of Hind Rajab
The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2025, where it won the Grand Jury Prize and other six parallel prizes. 29 January 2024. Volunteers from the Red Crescent receive an emergency call. A six-year-old girl is trapped in
The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2025, where it won the Grand Jury Prize and other six parallel prizes. 29 January 2024. Volunteers from the Red Crescent receive an emergency call. A six-year-old girl is trapped in

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Why Austrian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Austrian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? 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 the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Belgium from Austrian Expats

Of course, expat living in Belgium is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Austrians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Belgian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Austrians in Belgium, residing in Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Austrians in Brussels or Austrians in Antwerp.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Austrian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Austria in Belgium.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Belgium Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get Apfelstrudel in Antwerp.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Belgium to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Austrian embassy.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Austrian expats in Belgium.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Austrians in Belgium

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Belgian pommes frites, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Ardennes forests as well as other beautiful landmarks in Belgium.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Austria and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Servus from our Austrians living in Belgium!

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