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InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Helsinki

Hello to all Americans in Helsinki! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Helsinki? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Helsinki which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Helsinki has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Helsinki, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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 Helsinki

18,957
members in Helsinki
793
American members
25
monthly events
20
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Connect at Our Events in Helsinki

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Helsinki. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Helsinki. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Helsinki.

Jul 2, 2025, 5:30 PM
5 attendees
Cafe Carusel offers again different live music groups all through July. 2.7 OSMO IKONEN & Carusel Allstars 9.7 LAGAYLIA FRAZIER (USA), Carusel Allstars feat TIMO LASSY 16.7 SOUL NIGHT: ANDERS VON
Jul 3, 2025, 5:00 PM
3 attendees
It's time to see what those rage zombies have been up to since 28 Days and 28 Weeks later! Movie starts at 18:20, if anyone shows up let's meet beforehand in a nearby place. I'm in row 9 seat 9... Ti
Jul 5, 2025, 6:00 PM
32 attendees
Join others also new in Helsinki and Internations. A smaller, cosier event that makes it easier to chat! Friendly faces. Social Evening. Enjoy a night out. Learn more about Internations from Ambassad
Jul 10, 2025, 6:30 PM
24 attendees
Join us for summer time after work drinks and conversation at the very trendy Last Drop Bar! This time on a Thursday. Right smack in the centre of town! Friendliest of bar tenders, charming outdoor

Want to meet other Americans at our events?

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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    From United States of America, living in Helsinki
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    From United States of America, living in Helsinki
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    From United States of America, living in Helsinki
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Helsinki
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    From United States of America, living in Helsinki

Meet other Americans in Helsinki

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

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 Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Helsinki and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Helsinki.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Helsinki and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Helsinki Community today!

Mix and Mingle with Americans in Helsinki at Our Events

Our Helsinki 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 Helsinki’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in Finland in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Helsinki!