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  • Meet Swedes in Budapest

  • Get information in our Budapest guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Budapest

  • Michael Preston

    Since I moved to Budapest I have been attending every InterNations event. That is how I met all my friends here .

InterNations - A Place for Swedes in Budapest

Hallå to all Swedes in Budapest! Would you like to meet fellow Swedish expats in Budapest? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Swedes, e.g. where in Budapest your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get köttbullar?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Budapest. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Swedish expats, hailing from Stockholm, Uppsala, Goteborg and all regions of Sweden.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Budapest

27,897
members in Budapest
163
Swedish members
35
monthly events
27
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Swedes at our events in Budapest

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

May 2, 2025, 6:30 PM
6 attendees
Lust auf bayerisches Bier, Wurstspezialitaeten oder Schweinhaxe im Ofen gebraten? Und noch dazu eine angenehme, lustige und freundliche Gesellschaft? Dann sollst Du in dieser bayerischen Bierstube KOL
May 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
14 attendees
Let's have another pancake afternoon at (...) Protected content (...) Not into pancakes, but you like to come for the company? They serve burgers too! See you there and then 😊🥞
May 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
6 attendees
Barnabás Kelemen & Szent István Philharmonic. The orchestra will play Beethoven: Prometheus, Op. 43 – Overture and Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68. A 17-year-old Hungarian violinist named
We’re excited to invite you to our next social gathering on Wednesday, May 8th, starting from 18:30, at the stylish and cozy Bereg Embassy Pesti Fal in Budapest. Whether you’re new to the city or a l

Want to meet other Swedes at our events?

Why Swedish 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 Swedish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Budapest
  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Budapest
  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Budapest
  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Budapest
  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Budapest

Meet other Swedes in Budapest

Our Global Partners

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!

Find other Swedes to share your hobbies with

Swedish Expats in Budapest Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Swedish expats in Budapest are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Pearl Of The Danube" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Budapest’s Swedish expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Swedish expats in Budapest.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Budapest to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Swedes in Budapest at Our Events

Our Budapest 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 Budapest’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Swedish expats to discover the flat to rolling plains of the Puszta. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Sweden in your local community and meet Swedes in Hungary in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Swedes living in Budapest!