InterNations – Uniting Germans living in Sri Lanka
Would you like to get in touch with other Germans in Sri Lanka? Are you in need of help and advice from your German compatriots? Or would you like to join other German expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the spiritual heart of the country?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Sri Lanka or are still living in Germany and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Sri Lanka offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of German expats in Sri Lanka, coming from all corners of Germany - from Hamburg, over Berlin to Munich.
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Sandro Pedace
On coming to Colombo, I was dreading the culture shock. However, expats and local contacts gave me some great advice.
Isabelle Jacobs
It was fun to find other cricket fans among the expats around here and watch some matches at a Colombo club together.
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Meet other Germans at our events in Sri Lanka
Attend our monthly events and activities for Germans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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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 with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
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Find Tips and Advice on Sri Lanka from German Expats
Of course, expat living in Sri\ Lanka is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Sri\ Lankan way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Germans in Sri\ Lanka, residing in Colombo, Galle, Kandy and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Colombo.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Sri\ Lankan InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Germany in Sri\ Lanka.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Sri\ Lanka Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get roast\ pork\ with\ Kn\ödel in Galle.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Sri\ Lanka to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.
From the\ spiritual\ heart\ of\ the\ country to the\ administrative\ capital\ and\ largest\ city, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly German expats in Sri\ Lanka.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans in Sri Lanka
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Sri\ Lanka. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Sri\ Lankan rice\ and\ curry, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Colombo’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see cool\ highland\ hill\ retreats as well as other beautiful landmarks in Sri\ Lanka.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Germany and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Gr\ü\ß\ Gott from our Germans living in Sri\ Lanka!
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