InterNations - A Place for Germans in New York

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in New York! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in New York? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in New York will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations New York. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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Javier Vazquez

Javier Vazquez

Even in a crowded city like the Big Apple you can easily get lost. With InterNations I've made some really good friends and also added to my business contacts.

Noemi Roussel

Noemi Roussel

The top events organized in the New York chapter helped me get to know expat women from France and many other countries all over the world.

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 New York

62,388
members in New York
2,405
German members
44
monthly events
2,120
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Germans at our events in New York

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

 Taylor Tomlinson: Screening of Netflix’s Prodigal Daughter
Stand-up powerhouse Taylor Tomlinson joins for a special conversation and screening of her new Netflix comedy special, Prodigal Daughter. In this tight new hour, Tomlinson deconstructs her faith, unpacks religious trauma, explores sexuality, and confronts the fear of death. Drawing from her upbring
Stand-up powerhouse Taylor Tomlinson joins for a special conversation and screening of her new Netflix comedy special, Prodigal Daughter. In this tight new hour, Tomlinson deconstructs her faith, unpacks religious trauma, explores sexuality, and confronts the fear of death. Drawing from her upbring
International Women’s Day Spa Retreat, Relaxation & Rejuvenation
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re planning a peaceful spa day retreat. this will be a chance to step away from busy schedules, slow down, and enjoy a day of rest and renewal together. We’ll spend a quiet afternoon at King Spa & Sauna in New Jersey, a beautiful wellness spa just minutes fr
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re planning a peaceful spa day retreat. this will be a chance to step away from busy schedules, slow down, and enjoy a day of rest and renewal together. We’ll spend a quiet afternoon at King Spa & Sauna in New Jersey, a beautiful wellness spa just minutes fr
 25th Flamenco Festival - Sara Baras and Flamenco Class
For 25 years, the Flamenco Festival at City Center has been a bridge between Spain’s most passionate art form and the city that never sleeps. This landmark edition celebrates the centuries-old love story between New York and flamenco—a relationship that has shaped stages, inspired generations, and f
For 25 years, the Flamenco Festival at City Center has been a bridge between Spain’s most passionate art form and the city that never sleeps. This landmark edition celebrates the centuries-old love story between New York and flamenco—a relationship that has shaped stages, inspired generations, and f
InterNations NYC Colors of Culture!🌈🎨
InterNations NYC Colors of Culture!🌈🎨
Some colors remind us of home 🏡 Some represent celebration 🎉 Some colors carry childhood memories 💭 Some define who we’ve become 💫 Join us for a vibrant, interactive evening where color becomes the bridge between cultures, personalities, and stories 🌍✨ 💃🏽🕺🏽 Dress in a color that means som
Some colors remind us of home 🏡 Some represent celebration 🎉 Some colors carry childhood memories 💭 Some define who we’ve become 💫 Join us for a vibrant, interactive evening where color becomes the bridge between cultures, personalities, and stories 🌍✨ 💃🏽🕺🏽 Dress in a color that means som

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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 New York

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 New York from Germans, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones

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I really enjoy how much more flexible life is here compared to my home country. The population is also very international, which creates a diverse and dynamic environment where it’s easy to meet people from all over the world and experience different cultures.
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I really enjoy the fact that, if you earn enough, you can have a very good and comfortable life here. People are generally friendly and easygoing in daily interactions, there are plenty of career opportunities
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One thing that really stands out to me is the entrepreneurial freedom here, there is a lot of opportunities that encourages people to pursue their own ventures and ideas.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from German expats in New York

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What bothers me most is the issue of healthcare access in New York, which I find concerning.
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The high cost of living here is a major challenge, making it difficult to manage expenses and maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
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What I do not like is the current political situation, along with the significant levels of inequality, ignorance, and poverty.
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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!

Experiential Group
Experiential Group
Around the Big Apple Group
Around the Big Apple Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Socializing Over Art Group
Socializing Over Art Group

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German Expats in New York Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in New York exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "Big Apple", or the "City That Never Sleeps", can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know New York’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in New York.
  • Use the Expat Guide for New York to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in New York at Our Events

Our community in New York is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in New York’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other German expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Germany in your local community as well as Germans in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in New York!

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