- Daiki Saito
When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!
InterNations – The Place for Finns Living in Germany
Want to connect with the expat community of Finns in Germany? Looking for Finnish compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Finnish expats to go on an excursion to the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast with?
InterNations Germany offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Germany or are still in Finland planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Finnish expats in Germany is going very strong, with members having roots all across Finland - from Oulu, over Pori to Helsinki.
Meet other Finns at our events in Germany
Attend our monthly events and activities for Finns expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Finns at our events?
Why Finnish 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 Finnish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Finns in Germany
Our Global Partners
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.
Find other Finns to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on Germany from Your Fellow Finnish Expats
Obviously, expat life in Germany goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Finns is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the German mentality and way of life. Finns in Germany are a part of our community, calling cities such as Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Finns in Berlin, for example.
Wondering where to shop for Finnish delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the German InterNations Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from Finland.
- On the Germany Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get poronkäristys in Berlin, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for Germany has information on the nearest Finnish embassy and many other institutions.
From the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast to beautiful Bavaria, you can meet supportive and friendly Finnish expats in Germany on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow Finns in Germany
Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Germany. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some German roast pork with Knödel, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Berlin’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Germany? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the sublime Alpine scenery and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Finland and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hyvää päivää from our Finns living in Germany!
- 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
On InterNations I did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform.
