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.

Networking Event for Coaches, HR Personal and Managers
Yes, it is in German and costs money, but it is a superb event. Vheck the Link below. Let's do it! :-)
Yes, it is in German and costs money, but it is a superb event. Vheck the Link below. Let's do it! :-)
 Contemporary Perspectives From North Rhine-Westphalia
Based on different locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, the exhibition uses 14 examples to examine key aspects of the present. There is a strong focus on urban space, industrial structures, and the diverse facets of society and social interaction. It also reflects on how we deal with the legacies of
Based on different locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, the exhibition uses 14 examples to examine key aspects of the present. There is a strong focus on urban space, industrial structures, and the diverse facets of society and social interaction. It also reflects on how we deal with the legacies of
Postponed /Love and Ambition in Hollywood
Postponed /Love and Ambition in Hollywood
Dear book lovers Spring is coming and so the time of love! Let's discover together one of the best books by Taylor Jenkins Reid: The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo. One actress, one reporter, seven husbands in Los Angeles during the golden time. We will meet in a a chic place: (...) Protected conten
Dear book lovers Spring is coming and so the time of love! Let's discover together one of the best books by Taylor Jenkins Reid: The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo. One actress, one reporter, seven husbands in Los Angeles during the golden time. We will meet in a a chic place: (...) Protected conten
Dreitälerweg Siegtal
Dreitälerweg Siegtal
We start from Blankenberg and will have a tour of 16 km. For those coming by train, take the S25 leaving Köln Hauptbahnhof at 10:31 from platform 10, direction Au (Sieg). Would be nice if everybody contributes some food and drinks to a picnic on the way. Please only sign in if you actually plan t
We start from Blankenberg and will have a tour of 16 km. For those coming by train, take the S25 leaving Köln Hauptbahnhof at 10:31 from platform 10, direction Au (Sieg). Would be nice if everybody contributes some food and drinks to a picnic on the way. Please only sign in if you actually plan t

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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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