InterNations - A Place for Germans in Hong Kong

Grüß Gott to all Germans in Hong Kong! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Hong Kong? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Hong Kong your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast pork with Knödel?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Hong Kong. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of German expats, hailing from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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Ruben Barbosa

Ruben Barbosa

I found all my company's expat employees on this site, and they gave me great tips about life abroad in Hong Kong.

Barbara Richter

Barbara Richter

The InterNations Events are the perfect place to meet and get to know like-minded people for a Hong Kong expat such as myself.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Hong Kong

46,473
members in Hong Kong
1,569
German members
24
monthly events
19
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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

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What German expats have to say about living in Hong Kong

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Hong Kong from German expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones

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One thing I really appreciate about Hong Kong is how great the transport is, the infrastructure and most importantly how easy everything is to reach.
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One thing I really appreciate about Hong Kong is it has everything you would want - great restaurants and bars and also easily accessible options to get out in the nature.
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What I really enjoy about Hong Kong is the easy to get around. there is plenty of entertainment, taxes are low and the city is a great travel hub.
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Hong Kong is such a great combination of metropolis and nature. There are nice mountains, beaches and a great nightlife.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from German expats in Hong Kong.

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Some of the things I do not like about living in Hong Kong is the noise level of the local people, the discrimination for looking different and locals being friendly when they want my money.
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Personally, I dislike that Hong Kong does not have highly affordable housing, there is job insecurity, pollution and inability of the government to deal with dissent.
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What frustrates me about Hong Kong is that the city can be loud and some times people can be rude or cold, people are friendly to me when they want my money.
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Hong Kong is not a multi cultural society, there is plenty of discrimination. the word "gweilo" (foreign devil) summarizes it all. Foreigners can never be part of the culture regardless how well you speak the local language.
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What makes life in Hong Kong harder for me is low quality of food, high housing costs, high cost of schooling.
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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Hong Kong

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

Bangkok Pool Party Weekend Trip
Bangkok Pool Party Weekend Trip
*INVITATION: Bangkok weekend party trip for its famous Westin Pool Party, Sat 21 March - join us!* 🤩🥂🤪🤘🤜🤛 🇹🇭 Hey party people!!! Join us as we jet off in style to Asia’s party capital for a weekend of sun and fun at Bangkok’s most well-known and glamorous pool party! MAIN EVENT: * Ma
*INVITATION: Bangkok weekend party trip for its famous Westin Pool Party, Sat 21 March - join us!* 🤩🥂🤪🤘🤜🤛 🇹🇭 Hey party people!!! Join us as we jet off in style to Asia’s party capital for a weekend of sun and fun at Bangkok’s most well-known and glamorous pool party! MAIN EVENT: * Ma
COME TRY - Training Toward Dragon Boat Festival Race
Inviting all to come and experience the sport on 4th April. Free. Beginner Welcome. Come try to feel and see if you like it :) ---------------- We are looking for interest individuals who want to experience paddling and race dragon boat on Dragon Festival. 2 Races: - 19 June / Aberdeen - 27-28 Ju
Inviting all to come and experience the sport on 4th April. Free. Beginner Welcome. Come try to feel and see if you like it :) ---------------- We are looking for interest individuals who want to experience paddling and race dragon boat on Dragon Festival. 2 Races: - 19 June / Aberdeen - 27-28 Ju

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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!

Hong Kong Community Group
Hong Kong Community Group

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German Expats in Hong Kong Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, German expats in Hong Kong are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Fragrant Harbour" 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 Hong Kong’s German expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow German expats in Hong Kong.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Hong Kong to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Germans in Hong Kong at Our Events

Our Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow German expats to discover the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Germany in your local community and meet Germans in Hong Kong in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Germans living in Hong Kong!

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