InterNations – Connecting Austrians living in Burkina Faso

Are you looking for fellow Austrians in Burkina Faso? Do you need advice and tips from your Austrian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Austrian expats to discover attractions like the green and lush southern forests together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Burkina Faso or still residing at home in Austria to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Burkina Faso provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Austrian expats in Burkina Faso, hailing from all across Austria - from Innsbruck, over Salzburg to Vienna.

Urs Mayerl

Urs Mayerl

It's all about finding more expats in Burkina Faso and beyond to build a network -- InterNations makes it happen.

Paula Covington

Paula Covington

InterNations is awesome! I have already got more than 50 contacts and friends living as expats in 13 different countries around the world.

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!

Meet other Austrians at our events in Burkina Faso

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

InterNations Ouagadougou: Saturday Networking & Chill
Ready to unwind and connect? Join us for a relaxed Saturday evening of meaningful conversations and new connections. Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is your chance to meet open-minded people from Ouaga and around the world in a friendly, no-pressure environment. What to ex
Ready to unwind and connect? Join us for a relaxed Saturday evening of meaningful conversations and new connections. Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is your chance to meet open-minded people from Ouaga and around the world in a friendly, no-pressure environment. What to ex

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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.

Ouagadougou Community Group
Ouagadougou Community Group

Receive Information and Tips about Burkina Faso from Austrian Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Burkina\ Faso is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Austrian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Burkinab\é culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Austrians in Burkina\ Faso, living in Ouagadougou, Gorom-Gorom, Bobo-Dioulasso and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAustrians in Ouagadougou.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Austrian food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Austrian InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Austria in Burkina\ Faso.
  • Receive and share advice in our Burkina\ Faso Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for Apfelstrudel in Ouagadougou...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Burkina\ Faso to find institutions like the nearest Austrian embassy and many others.

From the\ green\ and\ lush\ southern\ forests to the\ savannas\ of\ the\ interior, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Austrian expats in Burkina\ Faso.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Austrians in Burkina Faso

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Burkina\ Faso. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Burkinab\é riz\ gras, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Ouagadougou's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ Sahel\ region, the\ Parc\ Urbain\ Bangr-Weoogo, and other impressive landmarks across Burkina\ Faso.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Austria and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Servus from our Austrians living in Burkina\ Faso!