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Looking for South African Expats in Hamburg?

  • Meet South Africans in Hamburg

  • Get information in our Hamburg guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Hamburg

  • Andrey Vasilyev

    Thanks to InterNations, I joined an after-work soccer team of other expatriates even before moving to Hamburg.

InterNations - The Place for South Africans in Hamburg

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all South Africans in Hamburg! Searching for other South Africans in Hamburg? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow South Africans for example, where in Hamburg can I find a South African restaurant? Or where in Hamburg can I find some bobotie?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Hamburg community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of South African expats, coming from all corners of South Africa, from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and many more.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Hamburg

27,287
members in Hamburg
5+
South-African members
40
monthly events
37
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Hamburg

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

Heya everybody! We are very happy to announce our upcoming event in Weinland waterfront. Join us for heart-warming conversations within the cozy surroundings of the Weinland Waterfront, a stylish ven
Aug 3, 2025, 1:30 PM
6 attendees
What to do on a rainy Sunday? Let's enjoy a late Italian lunch in the cozy Mama restaurant in Eppendorf. This restaurant is one of my favourites in Hamburg. I like their pasta, but they have also sal
Hey everyone! 🌞🍹 We’re thrilled to invite you to our next InterNations gathering—this time high above the Reeperbahn at the stunning Veermaster Rooftop! ☀️🎶 Soak up the summer vibes, sip a cool d
Ladies and Gentlemen, We are delighted and excited to host our next official event. Join us at our fabulous location Yu Garden 🎉🎉🎉 Yu Garden means the garden of happiness; combines Chinese archi

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Why South African 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 South African members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From South Africa, living in Hamburg
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    From South Africa, living in Hamburg
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    From South Africa, living in Hamburg
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    From South Africa, living in Hamburg
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    From South Africa, living in Hamburg

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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!

Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with

South African Expats in Hamburg Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for South African expats in Hamburg to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Freie Hansestadt" will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Hamburg’s South African expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow South Africans in Hamburg.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Hamburg.

Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Hamburg at Our Events and Activities

Our Hamburg community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Hamburg’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Germany’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow South African expats in your city and South Africans in Germany. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our South Africans living in Hamburg.

  • Andrey Vasilyev

    Thanks to InterNations, I joined an after-work soccer team of other expatriates even before moving to Hamburg.

  • Hannah Steele

    During my first week in Hamburg, I went to an InterNations event and immediately felt connected. Many members are now close friends of mine.

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