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.

Get First-Hand Insights: What American Expats Like about Living in Germany

Want to know what life in Germany is really like for expats? Through our annual Expat Insider survey, we ask expats around the world to share their thoughts with us — and they tell it like it is! Everybody’s experience is unique, of course. In fact, it’s the diversity of opinions and personal stories in the community that make InterNations so special — it’s one of the things our members value most!

Here are some pros and cons of life in Germany according to American expats:

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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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Meet other Americans at our events in Germany

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

Kulturfrühstück Im FFT
Kulturfrühstück Im FFT
let's talk a bout the role of men in ancient and modern societies. What do we expect from men, how do they want to be seen by others? Dieses Mal sprechen wir mit der Gruppe waltraud900 über Männlichkeitsbilder. Der griechische Gott Apollon ist seit der Antike ein Sinnbild für Männlichkeit. waltra
let's talk a bout the role of men in ancient and modern societies. What do we expect from men, how do they want to be seen by others? Dieses Mal sprechen wir mit der Gruppe waltraud900 über Männlichkeitsbilder. Der griechische Gott Apollon ist seit der Antike ein Sinnbild für Männlichkeit. waltra
Outdoor Table Tennis
Outdoor Table Tennis
We play table tennis on two outdoor tables with metal nets in Rosenau park. Bring your racket and ball.
We play table tennis on two outdoor tables with metal nets in Rosenau park. Bring your racket and ball.
Splash & Play: Warm-Water Swimming for Kids
Splash & Play: Warm-Water Swimming for Kids
Dear Families & Friends, Let’s kick off the weekend with a fun and relaxing afternoon at the pool! On this day, the pool offers pleasantly warmed water, making it especially comfortable for babies and young children — no chilly surprises, just happy splashing and floating. 🌡️💦 This meetup is pe
Dear Families & Friends, Let’s kick off the weekend with a fun and relaxing afternoon at the pool! On this day, the pool offers pleasantly warmed water, making it especially comfortable for babies and young children — no chilly surprises, just happy splashing and floating. 🌡️💦 This meetup is pe
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 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.

Street Food Group
Street Food Group
Comedy in English Group
Comedy in English Group
Party Group
Party Group
Stay Active & Have Fun Group
Stay Active & Have Fun Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Germany from American Expats

Of course, expat living in Germany 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 German way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Germany, residing in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Munich or Americans in Berlin.

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

From the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast to beautiful Bavaria, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Germany.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Germany

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Germany. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional German roast pork with Knödel, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Berlin’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the beaches at the North Sea and the Baltic coastlines as well as other beautiful landmarks in Germany.

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 Germany!

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