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InterNations - A Place for French in Helsinki

Bonjour to all French in Helsinki! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Helsinki? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Helsinki your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Helsinki. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

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Francois Bertrand

Francois Bertrand

I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows.

Maria Loura

Maria Loura

Some information on InterNations helped me a great deal, and I'm sure other expats in Helsinki feel the same way.

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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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Why you'll love InterNations in Helsinki

18,957
members in Helsinki
381
French members
25
monthly events
20
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What French expats love about living in Helsinki

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Helsinki, we asked our French members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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One thing I really appreciate about Helsinki is how easy it is to manage the practical aspects of daily life and interact with people at work. — French expat in Helsinki
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What I enjoy most about Helsinki is the safety and high quality of life. — French expat in Helsinki
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One of the best things about Helsinki is having nature and lakes all around. — French expat in Helsinki
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What I like most about Helsinki is the nature and sense of peace. — French expat in Helsinki
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our French members had on their minds:

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What frustrates me about Helsinki is how difficult it can be to find a job without speaking Finnish. — French expat in Helsinki
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One thing I find difficult about Helsinki is establishing a routine because of the unpredictable weather. — French expat in Helsinki
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What frustrates me about Helsinki is the small job market and the language barrier. — French expat in Helsinki
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I find racism difficult to deal with in Helsinki. — French expat in Helsinki
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Why French 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 French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Meet fellow French at our events in Helsinki

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

Autumn 2026 Art Exhibition
Autumn 2026 Art Exhibition
HAM or Helsinki Art Museum. All new exhibitions, which could be good. Let's join the English tour at 5pm .. So Please do not come late, as we wont wait for you. Look up what on offer and if it appeals, it would be good to have some smart company !! Today the admission is free. And, again, NO w
HAM or Helsinki Art Museum. All new exhibitions, which could be good. Let's join the English tour at 5pm .. So Please do not come late, as we wont wait for you. Look up what on offer and if it appeals, it would be good to have some smart company !! Today the admission is free. And, again, NO w
November Playreading - the Gentleman's Relish
November Playreading - the Gentleman's Relish
Join us for a casual reading followed by a little socialising. The concept is simple: we read a play together out loud in good company. Everyone who wants to gets a chance to read, but it's perfectly okay just to listen. Please note that play readings are not performances or auditions! However, thi
Join us for a casual reading followed by a little socialising. The concept is simple: we read a play together out loud in good company. Everyone who wants to gets a chance to read, but it's perfectly okay just to listen. Please note that play readings are not performances or auditions! However, thi
Newcomers Welcome Evening
Newcomers Welcome Evening
November is dark and cold. Join us for warm smiles, great conversation and friendly faces, downtown Teerenpeli. Special offers on drinks just for us.
November is dark and cold. Join us for warm smiles, great conversation and friendly faces, downtown Teerenpeli. Special offers on drinks just for us.
Extra Special Christmas Bazaar
Extra Special Christmas Bazaar
British Christmas food, and other micklemas stuff at it's finest. Your only 'Go too' place for those x - rated Christmas crackers in Helsinki. Come buy your mince pies, and stock up on Christmas pudding .. And If we're really lucky, maybe we'll get a warble or two from carol singers .. This onc
British Christmas food, and other micklemas stuff at it's finest. Your only 'Go too' place for those x - rated Christmas crackers in Helsinki. Come buy your mince pies, and stock up on Christmas pudding .. And If we're really lucky, maybe we'll get a warble or two from carol singers .. This onc

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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!

Helsinki Community Group
Helsinki Community Group

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French Expats in Helsinki Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Helsinki are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. "Stadi" or "Hesa" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Helsinki’s French expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Helsinki.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Helsinki to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French 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 French 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 France in your local community and meet French 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 French living in Helsinki!

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