InterNations – Uniting Americans living in Denmark

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in Denmark? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the peninsula of Jutland?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Denmark or are still living in the United States of America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Denmark offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in Denmark, coming from all corners of United States of America - from New York City, over Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.

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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...

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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Meet other Americans at our events in Denmark

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

Celebrate ARKEN’s First 30 Years
Celebrate ARKEN’s First 30 Years
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, ARKEN celebrates its first 30 years. ARKEN is marking the occasion with a full day packed with everything ARKEN stands for – contemporary art, the West Coast suburbs (Vestegnen), THIRD SPACE, music, performances, talks, community – and plenty of fun for kids in ARKEN KID
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, ARKEN celebrates its first 30 years. ARKEN is marking the occasion with a full day packed with everything ARKEN stands for – contemporary art, the West Coast suburbs (Vestegnen), THIRD SPACE, music, performances, talks, community – and plenty of fun for kids in ARKEN KID
Visiting Museum 50+
Visiting Museum 50+
Hi everyone We will be visiting Louisiana Museum and see the exhibition Louisiana's new works. This exhibition has received good recommendations. Afterwards we will go and have coffee in their nice cafe close to the water with a wonderful wiev. Please remember to decline if you can't make it. Bes
Hi everyone We will be visiting Louisiana Museum and see the exhibition Louisiana's new works. This exhibition has received good recommendations. Afterwards we will go and have coffee in their nice cafe close to the water with a wonderful wiev. Please remember to decline if you can't make it. Bes
Friday Bar - Jazz Live - March :-)
Friday Bar - Jazz Live - March :-)
Dear all, Let's go to Friday bar with live jazz at "Drop Inn" ! "Jan Nielsen" plays piano from 16:30-18:30 We meet at 16:00 to get a table/chat/drink before the music starts. Come early it might be crowded ! See you !
Dear all, Let's go to Friday bar with live jazz at "Drop Inn" ! "Jan Nielsen" plays piano from 16:30-18:30 We meet at 16:00 to get a table/chat/drink before the music starts. Come early it might be crowded ! See you !
Welcome Spring – Karaoke Night
Welcome Spring – Karaoke Night
Waiting for spring… but with a microphone in hand, there’s never a dull moment! 🌷🎶 Join us on 20/3 for an international karaoke night, just one day before spring officially begins (21/3). Let’s say goodbye to winter with music, glitter, and lots of fun — all in full Eurovision style! ✨ Pick your
Waiting for spring… but with a microphone in hand, there’s never a dull moment! 🌷🎶 Join us on 20/3 for an international karaoke night, just one day before spring officially begins (21/3). Let’s say goodbye to winter with music, glitter, and lots of fun — all in full Eurovision style! ✨ Pick your

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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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.

Boardgamers Group
Boardgamers Group
Movie Group
Movie Group
Changemakers Group
Changemakers Group
Jazz Live Music Group
Jazz Live Music Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Denmark from American Expats

Of course, expat living in Denmark is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Danish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Denmark, residing in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Copenhagen or Americans in Aarhus.

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in Denmark.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Denmark Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffed turkey in Aarhus.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Denmark to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From the peninsula of Jutland to the densely populated region around Copenhagen, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Denmark.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Denmark

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Denmark. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Danish smørrebrød, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Copenhagen’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see to modern amusement parks for tourists and summer daytrippers as well as other beautiful landmarks in Denmark.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Denmark!

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