InterNations – The Place for Finns Living in Belgium

Want to connect with the expat community of Finns in Belgium? Looking for Finnish compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Finnish expats to go on an excursion to the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region with?

InterNations Belgium offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Belgium or are still in Finland planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Finnish expats in Belgium is going very strong, with members having roots all across Finland - from Oulu, over Pori to Helsinki.

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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 Finns at our events in Belgium

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

Meeting Drinks 3.0
Meeting Drinks 3.0
It’s time to come together to share a piece of life — the flowing conversations, the unexpected laughter, and the moments that become lasting memories. Every meeting is a new opportunity to celebrate friendship and life.
It’s time to come together to share a piece of life — the flowing conversations, the unexpected laughter, and the moments that become lasting memories. Every meeting is a new opportunity to celebrate friendship and life.
Friday Evening Badminton
Friday Evening Badminton
Let's meet for some fun and exercise on the badminton courts from 19:00 to 21:00 (...) Protected content (...) . We expect each player to have the basics of badminton! Rules are simple, and every participant who registers is supposed to have read and understood these rules: 1. Members who are join
Let's meet for some fun and exercise on the badminton courts from 19:00 to 21:00 (...) Protected content (...) . We expect each player to have the basics of badminton! Rules are simple, and every participant who registers is supposed to have read and understood these rules: 1. Members who are join
InterNations Antwerp TGIF @ Lindner Hotel
InterNations Antwerp TGIF @ Lindner Hotel
Join us for another fun and relaxing Friday evening at our beloved Lindner Hotel. No better way to celebrate than a relaxing get-together enjoying some music from their resident DJ and some free snacks. As always we will offer you a free welcome drink and a free tombola/raffle with great prizes.
Join us for another fun and relaxing Friday evening at our beloved Lindner Hotel. No better way to celebrate than a relaxing get-together enjoying some music from their resident DJ and some free snacks. As always we will offer you a free welcome drink and a free tombola/raffle with great prizes.
Hike in Forested Hills Above Huy
Hike in Forested Hills Above Huy
We're going to hike along hills and cliffs, a restored roman bridge and a stepping stone bridge. This 15.8 km hike near Huy starts in the village of Gives. It will mainly be on hiking paths. Although this is not a difficult route, it is a hike, not a walk. No major elevation expected on this hike,
We're going to hike along hills and cliffs, a restored roman bridge and a stepping stone bridge. This 15.8 km hike near Huy starts in the village of Gives. It will mainly be on hiking paths. Although this is not a difficult route, it is a hike, not a walk. No major elevation expected on this hike,

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

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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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Tips and Advice on Belgium from Your Fellow Finnish Expats

Obviously, expat life in Belgium goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Finns is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Belgian mentality and way of life. Finns in Belgium are a part of our community, calling cities such as Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Finns in Brussels, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Finnish delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Finland.
  • On the Belgium Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get poronkäristys in Brussels, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Belgium has information on the nearest Finnish embassy and many other institutions.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, you can meet supportive and friendly Finnish expats in Belgium on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Finns in Belgium

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Belgian pommes frites, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Belgium? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Ghent's canals and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Finland and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hyvää päivää from our Finns living in Belgium!

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