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InterNations - A Place for Germans in Copenhagen

Grüß Gott to all Germans in Copenhagen! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Copenhagen? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Copenhagen your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast pork with Knödel?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Copenhagen. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of German expats, hailing from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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Jürgen Hofmeister

Jürgen Hofmeister

The various InterNations activities for expats in Copenhagen made me feel welcome immediately.

Sarah Porter

Sarah Porter

InterNations expats let me see that there's much more to Copenhagen than clichés like The Little Mermaid and Tivoli...

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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!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Copenhagen

30,128
members in Copenhagen
1,101
German members
33
monthly events
27
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What German expats love about living in Copenhagen

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Copenhagen, we asked our German members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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What I like about Copenhagen is the cycling infrastructure, the quality of the food, and the safety. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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I appreciate how readily people switch to English when they realize I don’t yet speak the local language. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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What I enjoy most about Copenhagen is the very good work-life balance. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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I really appreciate how digitalized Copenhagen is, including its public administration. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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The downsides of Copenhagen for German expats

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I find it hard to get to know Danes and connect with people my age. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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Copenhagen is expensive, and as a foreigner, I don’t feel welcome. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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If there is one thing to complain about in Copenhagen, it is the high rent and the overall cost of living. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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One downside of living in Copenhagen is anti-immigrant attitudes and discrimination. — German expat living in Copenhagen
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Why German 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 German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Copenhagen

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

Painting & Wine
Painting & Wine
Join us for a relaxed and creative painting session in the beautiful (...) Protected content (...) where we will have a glass of wine and spend the evening together.🍷🎨 A professional art teacher will host the event and guide us through the evening. All art materials, your own canvas to take hom
Join us for a relaxed and creative painting session in the beautiful (...) Protected content (...) where we will have a glass of wine and spend the evening together.🍷🎨 A professional art teacher will host the event and guide us through the evening. All art materials, your own canvas to take hom
October Meeting - Independent Professionals
October Meeting - Independent Professionals
Everyone is welcome, but the target audience for this group: solopreneurs, small business owners, remote workers, freelancers, consultants, coaches, home office workers. Share tips, experiences, or chat about just about anything (we rarely stay "on topic")
Everyone is welcome, but the target audience for this group: solopreneurs, small business owners, remote workers, freelancers, consultants, coaches, home office workers. Share tips, experiences, or chat about just about anything (we rarely stay "on topic")
Vin Event 50+
Vin Event 50+
Hi everyone, Let's get together and have a glass of good wine at this nice place in the middle of Copenhagen. It's also possible to get something to eat as well or if you just a snack. Please remember to cancel if you can't make it. Best regards Mette and Hanne
Hi everyone, Let's get together and have a glass of good wine at this nice place in the middle of Copenhagen. It's also possible to get something to eat as well or if you just a snack. Please remember to cancel if you can't make it. Best regards Mette and Hanne
Italian Wine Tasting
Italian Wine Tasting
Join us for HEAT 2 of Brdr D's autumn wine tasting in Brøndsalen. The entry ticket allows for tasting as much as you want within 2 hours.
Join us for HEAT 2 of Brdr D's autumn wine tasting in Brøndsalen. The entry ticket allows for tasting as much as you want within 2 hours.

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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!

Movie Group
Movie Group
Changemakers Group
Changemakers Group
Jazz Live Music Group
Jazz Live Music Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group

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German Expats in Copenhagen Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, German expats in Copenhagen are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Merchants' Harbour" 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 Copenhagen’s German expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow German expats in Copenhagen.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Copenhagen to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Germans in Copenhagen at Our Events

Our Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow German expats to discover the densely populated region around Copenhagen. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Germany in your local community and meet Germans in Denmark in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Germans living in Copenhagen!

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