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InterNations - A Place for Indians in Helsinki

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

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 Indian expats, hailing from New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and all regions of India.

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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
1,187
Indian members
25
monthly events
650
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What Indian expats love about living in Helsinki

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

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I really enjoy the nature and the general sense of calm in Helsinki. The strong social services also make the country very attractive to me. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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I really appreciate the gender equality, fair pay at work, and respect for personal boundaries. I also value the sense of safety and environmental awareness. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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What I enjoy most about Helsinki is the safety that it offers. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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What makes life in Helsinki enjoyable for me is how peaceful and safe it feels. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our Indian members had on their minds:

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What makes life in Helsinki harder for me is the subtle racism I sometimes experience, which can make non-white people feel like outsiders. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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Personally, I find the language barrier challenging because it’s difficult to practice Finnish when native speakers often switch to English. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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One thing I do not like about Helsinki is its climate. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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What frustrates me most about Helsinki is the dark winters. — Indian expat in Helsinki
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Why Indian 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 Indian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Meet fellow Indians 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 Indians in Helsinki.

Karaoke Time
Karaoke Time
Welcome to this centrally-located, largespace and nicely equipped karaoke room to sing your heart out with like minded people. I'm calling early doors on this one, because it's a 24/7 bar and gets crowded later
Welcome to this centrally-located, largespace and nicely equipped karaoke room to sing your heart out with like minded people. I'm calling early doors on this one, because it's a 24/7 bar and gets crowded later
Internations Helsinki Glamour Evening
Internations Helsinki Glamour Evening
Join us for an exciting evening to connect with international professionals and globally minded people from around the world! Expect great vibes, meaningful connections and that special touch of glamour! Be among the first to meet the Top 10 Finalists of the Miss World Finland in a special introdu
Join us for an exciting evening to connect with international professionals and globally minded people from around the world! Expect great vibes, meaningful connections and that special touch of glamour! Be among the first to meet the Top 10 Finalists of the Miss World Finland in a special introdu
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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Indian Expats in Helsinki Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Indian 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 Indian expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Indian 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 Indians 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 Indian 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 India in your local community and meet Indians 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 Indians living in Helsinki!

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