InterNations - A Place for Germans in San Francisco

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

Raul Gonzales

Thanks to InterNations, I quickly found useful tips of where to search for a flat. And I met great global minds at the same time.

Li Wang

Li Wang

As I already connected with several Chinese women before moving to San Francisco, I quickly felt at home here.

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 San Francisco

19,019
members in San Francisco
833
German members
19
monthly events
10
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Germans at our events in San Francisco

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

North Beach Stroll, Drink & Sketchfest Stand Up Comedy Showcase
Let's check out SF SketchFest's favorite, emerging stand-up comics from around the country and beyond! (...) Protected content (...) and stroll up Columbus ave towards North Beach's iconic Washington Park with (of course) a visit to a classic cafe...outdoor seating if it's nice....Greco, Angolo Sa
Let's check out SF SketchFest's favorite, emerging stand-up comics from around the country and beyond! (...) Protected content (...) and stroll up Columbus ave towards North Beach's iconic Washington Park with (of course) a visit to a classic cafe...outdoor seating if it's nice....Greco, Angolo Sa
Cavallo Point Brunch and Short Stroll
Cavallo Point Brunch and Short Stroll
Come and join us for one of the best Brunches in Marin County at (...) Protected content (...) After brunch we will enjoy a short stroll of the hiking trails around Ft Baker. I have a reservation for 8 people and the first 8 to send me a $10 deposit will be confirmed. (...) Protected content (..
Come and join us for one of the best Brunches in Marin County at (...) Protected content (...) After brunch we will enjoy a short stroll of the hiking trails around Ft Baker. I have a reservation for 8 people and the first 8 to send me a $10 deposit will be confirmed. (...) Protected content (..
Whale & Elephant Seal Watching Expedition 2026
Whale & Elephant Seal Watching Expedition 2026
Join our next outdoor adventure to watch the annual gray whale migration & elephant seals colony with pups in this uniquely beautiful corner of West Marin which also offers spectacular Pacific ocean views, unique landscape, plants and wildlife, plus a famous historic Lighthouse, all without actually
Join our next outdoor adventure to watch the annual gray whale migration & elephant seals colony with pups in this uniquely beautiful corner of West Marin which also offers spectacular Pacific ocean views, unique landscape, plants and wildlife, plus a famous historic Lighthouse, all without actually
Lunar New Year Calligraphy in San Francisco!
Lunar New Year Calligraphy in San Francisco!
<< Note: Chinese New Year is Tue Feb 17, the parade is Sat Mar 7. >> Early happy Lunar New Year, it's the Year of the Horse! Join us as we return to the Ferry Building for this popular Lunar New Year calligraphy demonstration. You'll receive a personalized red paper scroll with Lunar New Year wel
<< Note: Chinese New Year is Tue Feb 17, the parade is Sat Mar 7. >> Early happy Lunar New Year, it's the Year of the Horse! Join us as we return to the Ferry Building for this popular Lunar New Year calligraphy demonstration. You'll receive a personalized red paper scroll with Lunar New Year wel

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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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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!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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German Expats in San Francisco Share Their Experiences

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

Meet Fellow Germans in San Francisco at Our Events

Our community in San Francisco is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in San Francisco’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 San Francisco!

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