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InterNations - A Place for Germans in Istanbul

Grüß Gott to all Germans in Istanbul! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Istanbul? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Istanbul 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 Istanbul. 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.

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 Istanbul

91,170

members in Istanbul

3,025

German members

monthly events

5,347

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Germans at our events in Istanbul

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

Blue Nights Vol.47

29. April 2026, 18:30

52 attendees

I am pleased to invite and welcome you to BLUE NIGHTS vol 47 on Wednesday 29th of April at 19:30 at Upperist at The Marmara Hotel Roof in a Lounge Bar.You will have a chance to enhance your networking and acquaintance between the attendees while watching beautiful bosphorus view. There will be no

Run Before Work

30. April 2026, 06:30

2 attendees

Jogging and exercise on the seaside and morning coffee in historical area of Maltepe after

From Fear to Faith

30. April 2026, 18:30

3 attendees

On the way between illusion and reality, laziness and courage, Ego and self-esteem, attachement and Love, Fear is standing, misleading and draining us. In this talk we will discuss different types of fear from the very obvious ones to the tiny subtle fears. It is the beginning of a journey where

InterNations Istanbul Rooftop Open Air Party at Club 360

8. May 2026, 19:00

179 attendees

Join us on Friday 8 May from 20:00 for a special rooftop party at Club 360. The event will take place open air on the rooftop, weather permitting, with a full 360 degree panoramic view. A special DJ will play upbeat international music from 22:00 until 02:00. The Welcome Desk will be open until 2

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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!