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InterNations – Uniting Germans living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Germans in Belgium? Are you in need of help and advice from your German compatriots? Or would you like to join other German 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 Germany 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 German expats in Belgium, coming from all corners of Germany - from Hamburg, over Berlin to Munich.

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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.

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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 Germans at our events in Belgium

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

Coffee & Croissant & Chess
Coffee & Croissant & Chess
SUNDAY - start Sunday with laughter, chat, gossip. Discuss geopolitics, holidays, love, sport & EURO MILLIONS wins. Plus... ...the FINALs round of our annual CHESS Championship, play if you wish! So, join our relaxed company & come with your own stories & amusing escapades. Head UPSTAIRS for comfort
SUNDAY - start Sunday with laughter, chat, gossip. Discuss geopolitics, holidays, love, sport & EURO MILLIONS wins. Plus... ...the FINALs round of our annual CHESS Championship, play if you wish! So, join our relaxed company & come with your own stories & amusing escapades. Head UPSTAIRS for comfort
Ossip Zadkine and Belgium
Ossip Zadkine and Belgium
Ossip Zadkine, well known sculptor of the last century that has a big connection with Belgium. Although Zadkine gained world fame when living in the Paris of the roaring twenties, his career found an early foothold in Belgium. ‘Les Belges étaient mes premiers amateurs,’ he wrote himself. Ossip
Ossip Zadkine, well known sculptor of the last century that has a big connection with Belgium. Although Zadkine gained world fame when living in the Paris of the roaring twenties, his career found an early foothold in Belgium. ‘Les Belges étaient mes premiers amateurs,’ he wrote himself. Ossip
Photowalk in Parc Leopold-Quartier Européen
Photowalk in Parc Leopold-Quartier Européen
The Brussels Photography Group proposes a photo walk in Parc Leopold and the European Quartier. We tried some time ago, but the snow didn't allow us to go further than the Cinquentenaire The objective is to get photos depending on the interest of the participants; the subjects could be: street pho
The Brussels Photography Group proposes a photo walk in Parc Leopold and the European Quartier. We tried some time ago, but the snow didn't allow us to go further than the Cinquentenaire The objective is to get photos depending on the interest of the participants; the subjects could be: street pho
"The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes
"The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes
For the month of October, we will discuss "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes, published in 2011 and won Booker Prize the same year. Description from Goodreads: "By an acclaimed writer at the height of his powers, The Sense of an Ending extends a streak of extraordinary books that began with
For the month of October, we will discuss "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes, published in 2011 and won Booker Prize the same year. Description from Goodreads: "By an acclaimed writer at the height of his powers, The Sense of an Ending extends a streak of extraordinary books that began with

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Why German 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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Find Tips and Advice on Belgium from German Expats

Of course, expat living in Belgium is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans 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 Germans in Belgium, residing in Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Brussels or Germans in Antwerp.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German 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 Germany 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 roast pork with Knödel in Antwerp.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Belgium to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.

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

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans 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 Germany and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüß Gott from our Germans living in Belgium!

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