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    When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!

Meet the InterNations Expatriate Community of Cologne!

Hallo und willkommen to InterNations Cologne! We are an international platform for expats all over the world to connect, share information and learn from each other. With numerous members in 390 cities across the globe, it's easy to see how InterNations can help you take the stress out of your relocation to Cologne (or Köln as it's known by locals), or a myriad of other locations around the globe. So if you can't decide whether or not to live on the left or right side of the River Rhine that flows through Cologne, want to find the best international schools in the city, need help finding employment or just want to relax in the company of like-minded expats, then InterNations might be the place for you!

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!

Join Our Exciting Events in Cologne

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

🎅 Join us for a Secret Santa Holiday Gift Exchange 🎅 Secret Santa is Back! Be a Secret Santa and bring holiday cheer to another InterNations friend. Each attendee brings a gift worth not more tha
We are delighted to invite you to kick off the new year with us at our official InterNations New Year’s Reception! Join us for an evening of great company, delicious mediterranean cuisine, and vibrant
Dress up and come to the well-known Goldfinger Club, where we have been already regularly before Corona. The bar has been refurbished, so enjoy its new interior with us. The dance floor will be yours.
💌 It´s Valentine´s Day and a Secret Valentine Card is a must! 💌 That is why this year on Valentine´s Day, we make it possible for you to surprise a member of the InterNations Cologne community with

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Start Your Expat Adventure in Cologne!

A vibrant and exciting city of just over a million people, Cologne is busy and energetic, yet retains a sense of small town charm. As the regional center for media and technology companies, expats can expect gainful employment opportunities here — especially for those who are willing to learn German or have experience in these industries. Expats have a wide array of choices when it comes to accommodation in Cologne, from young and trendy areas such as Neustadt (New Town) or Eigelsteinviertel in the Old Town, to quieter, more family friendly suburbs like Marienburg or Dunwald in the south of the city.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Dubai or Singapore, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

The International Community for Like-Minded Expats!

Moving to another country or city can be a stressful experience for even the most confident globe-hopping expat; adapting to the local culture, on top of all the other stresses associated with relocations, can swiftly leave any expat feeling depressed and homesick. Luckily InterNations is on hand, with a busy and welcoming community of international expats living and working in Cologne. Whether you have important questions to ask, want a little bit of chat with a fellow expat or are interested in one of the many activities, groups and events InterNations offers in the city, there is really something for everyone. From jazz nights, to wine tasting, hiking and even weekend break travel groups — no matter what your interest, there will always be expats in Cologne ready for you to meet and mingle with who share an interest in your favorite activities.