InterNations - A Place for Australians in Cologne

Hello to all of our Australians in Cologne! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Australian expats in Cologne? Are you looking for advice from other Australians, e.g. which bars in Cologne will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for vegemite?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Cologne. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Australian expats, coming from Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and all regions of Australia.

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Daiki Saito

Daiki Saito

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

Cristina Fernandez

Cristina Fernandez

On InterNations I did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform.

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 Cologne

14,007
members in Cologne
164
Australian members
46
monthly events
43
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Australians at our events in Cologne

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

New Year's Resolutions That Stick
New Year's Resolutions That Stick
Motivation to improve—like exercising more or reducing stress—often fades quickly, leading to frustration and procrastination. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to understand this cycle and use tools to align your goals with your true needs, tapping into both conscious and unconscious s
Motivation to improve—like exercising more or reducing stress—often fades quickly, leading to frustration and procrastination. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to understand this cycle and use tools to align your goals with your true needs, tapping into both conscious and unconscious s
Vienna City Break
Vienna City Break
Dear fellow Travel enthusiasts, Vienna needs no introduction. Join us for a short trip to one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. We can enjoy museums, gorgeous palaces and Vienna’s famous cafes (with hopefully less tourists since it’s the off season 😉). Maybe we can even squeeze in a day trip to Br
Dear fellow Travel enthusiasts, Vienna needs no introduction. Join us for a short trip to one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. We can enjoy museums, gorgeous palaces and Vienna’s famous cafes (with hopefully less tourists since it’s the off season 😉). Maybe we can even squeeze in a day trip to Br
InterNations Cologne Friday Bar Event @ Iron Cocktail Lounge
Do you remember our 🍹 cocktail events 🍹 in this nice bar in the Schaafenstrasse 45 / Balduinstrasse in the LGBT district? Well... since these events were such a success, we thought we would come back and introduce all the new faces to this iconic bar with its great cocktails. Please come early to
Do you remember our 🍹 cocktail events 🍹 in this nice bar in the Schaafenstrasse 45 / Balduinstrasse in the LGBT district? Well... since these events were such a success, we thought we would come back and introduce all the new faces to this iconic bar with its great cocktails. Please come early to
InterNations Cologne Celebrates the Carnival @ Friesenbar
🤡 Cologne is in a Carnival fever again. Let us join this spirit, come together, and celebrate the street Carnival 2026 in our beloved Friesen Bar. You are cordially invited at 17:30h. Our exclusivity and registration will end at 19:30, when also other guests will enter and you will have to pay an
🤡 Cologne is in a Carnival fever again. Let us join this spirit, come together, and celebrate the street Carnival 2026 in our beloved Friesen Bar. You are cordially invited at 17:30h. Our exclusivity and registration will end at 19:30, when also other guests will enter and you will have to pay an

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Why Australian 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 Australian 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!

Social Group
Social Group
Urban Fun Group
Urban Fun Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group

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Australian Expats in Cologne Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Australian expats in Cologne exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The former Roman settlement of "Colonia Agrippina" 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 Cologne’s Australian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Australian expats in Cologne.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Cologne to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Australians in Cologne at Our Events

Our community in Cologne is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Cologne’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Australian expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Australia in your local community as well as Australians in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Australians living in Cologne!

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