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InterNations - A Place for Germans in Oslo

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Oslo! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Oslo? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Oslo 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 Oslo. 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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David Hicks

David Hicks

Thanks to my network on InterNations, I already had some contact persons to ask for support on coming to Oslo.

Amelie Barreau

Amelie Barreau

Enjoying the great spirit of our InterNations’ Oslo Community for the last few months, I am absolutely convinced of the vision to bring people from different nations together.

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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 Oslo

20,972
members in Oslo
628
German members
20
monthly events
18
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What German expats love about living in Oslo

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

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What I like about Oslo is the work-life balance, natural surroundings, and variety of cultural events. — German expat living in Oslo
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What stands out positively about Oslo is the quick and easy access to nature (take the subway into the forest... and walk for miles without seeing anyone... ). — German expat living in Oslo
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One thing I really appreciate about Oslo is its relaxed atmosphere in the city and the friendliness of Norwegians. — German expat living in Oslo
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our German members had on their minds:

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Personally, I dislike the fact that Oslo has high cost of living and difficult housing market. — German expat living in Oslo
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In Oslo, I find the bureaucracy and the restrictions caused by not having a standard identification number really annoying. — German expat living in Oslo
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I feel lonely. It is very hard to get to know local people. — German expat living in Oslo
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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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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Oslo

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

Warm Up With Indian Delights
Warm Up With Indian Delights
Hi everyone, The rainy weather is calling for spicy food :) Let's try together one of the oldest Indian restaurants in the whole Norway. Looking forward to meeting you there,
Hi everyone, The rainy weather is calling for spicy food :) Let's try together one of the oldest Indian restaurants in the whole Norway. Looking forward to meeting you there,
To Halloween or Not to Halloween
To Halloween or Not to Halloween
Either way, meet in the bar on Saturday night in the city centre.
Either way, meet in the bar on Saturday night in the city centre.
Join the InterNations Pub Quiz Team!
Join the InterNations Pub Quiz Team!
Come join in on an exciting and fun night of quizzing! The quiz are held in English. (I will book a place for 5-6 people, but if more people wants to come we can just split into two or more teams..)
Come join in on an exciting and fun night of quizzing! The quiz are held in English. (I will book a place for 5-6 people, but if more people wants to come we can just split into two or more teams..)
Light Installation on Aker Brygge
Light Installation on Aker Brygge
Let's go out to enjoy Fjord Oslo 2026! It's a spectacular free art festival that transforms the Rådhusplassen, Aker Brygge and Tyuvholmen, into an outdoor exhibition of light. Fjord Oslo is a broad exploration of light art inviting you to experience a social, powerful, and inspiring celebration of
Let's go out to enjoy Fjord Oslo 2026! It's a spectacular free art festival that transforms the Rådhusplassen, Aker Brygge and Tyuvholmen, into an outdoor exhibition of light. Fjord Oslo is a broad exploration of light art inviting you to experience a social, powerful, and inspiring celebration of

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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!

Sports Group
Sports Group
Spontaneous Activities Group
Spontaneous Activities Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Foodie & Coffee Group
Foodie & Coffee Group

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German Expats in Oslo Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Oslo exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Meadow Of The Gods" 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 Oslo’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Oslo.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Oslo to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in Oslo at Our Events

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

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