InterNations - A Place for Germans in Bologna

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Bologna! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Bologna? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Bologna will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Bologna. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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Brandon Le Clerk

Brandon Le Clerk

What I really love about InterNations? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

Li Wang

Li Wang

At my first InterNations Rome Get-Together I met more expats then expected. InterNations made is so easy to settle in.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Bologna

8,990
members in Bologna
204
German members
9
monthly events
19
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Bologna

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Bologna.

Exploring the Modena Christmas Village
Exploring the Modena Christmas Village
We thought that this Saturday afternoon we could explore together the Modena Christmas Village with stalls, shows and rides across the historical centre. We shall meet near Piazza Roma (where there is the historical merry-go-round) and then move onto Piazza Grande and Piazza XX Settembre (the two s
We thought that this Saturday afternoon we could explore together the Modena Christmas Village with stalls, shows and rides across the historical centre. We shall meet near Piazza Roma (where there is the historical merry-go-round) and then move onto Piazza Grande and Piazza XX Settembre (the two s
Michelangelo’s Presence in Bologna + the History of Local Dances
9:15 AM – Meeting inside the Basilica of San Domenico. The Dominican complex preserves some of his earliest youthful works (1494–1495): the Candle-Bearing Angel, Saint Proculus, and Saint Petronius, created for the Ark of Saint Dominic. These sculptures already reveal the anatomical research and exp
9:15 AM – Meeting inside the Basilica of San Domenico. The Dominican complex preserves some of his earliest youthful works (1494–1495): the Candle-Bearing Angel, Saint Proculus, and Saint Petronius, created for the Ark of Saint Dominic. These sculptures already reveal the anatomical research and exp
A Grain of Wheat
A Grain of Wheat
Set in the wake of the Mau Mau rebellion and on the cusp of Kenya's independence from Britain, A Grain of Wheat follows a group of villagers whose lives have been transformed by the 1952–1960 Emergency. At the center of it all is the reticent Mugo, the village's chosen hero and a man haunted by a te
Set in the wake of the Mau Mau rebellion and on the cusp of Kenya's independence from Britain, A Grain of Wheat follows a group of villagers whose lives have been transformed by the 1952–1960 Emergency. At the center of it all is the reticent Mugo, the village's chosen hero and a man haunted by a te
Genova City Tour +1 Night
Genova City Tour +1 Night
Dear Hike Lovers ! Something different for keeping in good shape during the dangerously caloric Xmas Holidays. Thought this time about a city Hike in the city I know the least in Italy - Genova ! Due to the driving distance and the extent of the hike/tour, I will stay overnight after the hile and go
Dear Hike Lovers ! Something different for keeping in good shape during the dangerously caloric Xmas Holidays. Thought this time about a city Hike in the city I know the least in Italy - Genova ! Due to the driving distance and the extent of the hike/tour, I will stay overnight after the hile and go

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Why German 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 German 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 pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Speak Italian! Group
Speak Italian! Group
Modena Activities Group
Modena Activities Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Explorers Group
Explorers Group

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German Expats in Bologna Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Bologna exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "La rossa, la dotta, la grassa!" or Italy's culinary capital can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Bologna’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Bologna.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Bologna to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in Bologna at Our Events

Our community in Bologna is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Bologna’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other German expats to explore hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Germany in your local community as well as Germans in Italy nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in Bologna!

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