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InterNations - A Place for Germans in Stockholm

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

Nathan Reed

With InterNations I quickly connected with other Canadian members who became close friends over time.

Barbara Melington

Barbara Melington

The best thing about InterNations? Definitely the offline get-together. Meeting other expats in real life helps a lot.

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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 Stockholm

29,949
members in Stockholm
897
German members
13
monthly events
691
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What German expats love about living in Stockholm

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

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What makes life in Stockholm enjoyable for me is the nature, the Swedish summer, and the public transport system. — German expat living in Stockholm
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What I like about Stockholm is that life is largely uncomplicated. It is a safe place to live, with good public services and excellent job opportunities. — German expat living in Stockholm
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What I like about Stockholm is the infrastructure, cleanliness, nature, architecture and cultural attitude towards work-life balance. — German expat living in Stockholm
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What makes life in Stockholm enjoyable for me is that society is well managed, safe, and family-friendly, and nature is always close by. — German expat living in Stockholm
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Now let's move to negative reviews of expat life in Stockholm

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What I struggle with most in Stockholm is that it is hard for foreigners to find a job unless they work in healthcare or IT. — German expat living in Stockholm
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What I find difficult about living in Stockholm is establishing social connections with locals as a newcomer. — German expat living in Stockholm
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What I struggle with most in Stockholm is the political and economic situation resulting from questionable government decisions. — German expat living in Stockholm
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What frustrates me about Stockholm is that the social life is challenging. — German expat living in Stockholm
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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 Stockholm

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

Fun Fall Workouts!
Fun Fall Workouts!
Sunday Fika Cofee Break
Sunday Fika Cofee Break
Sunday fika would like to invite you to a lovely place in the middle of Stockholm to welcome the Autumn season with lovely smiles and accept the cold weather with worm smiles.
Sunday fika would like to invite you to a lovely place in the middle of Stockholm to welcome the Autumn season with lovely smiles and accept the cold weather with worm smiles.
Movie Night!
Movie Night!
NB! Date change From Oct 6th to Nov 6th. Let's meet after work for a movie night with a good conversation before / after the movie. Which movie it is, will be updated later! But save the date already now! :)
NB! Date change From Oct 6th to Nov 6th. Let's meet after work for a movie night with a good conversation before / after the movie. Which movie it is, will be updated later! But save the date already now! :)
Viking Musical
Viking Musical
Vikings and musicals don’t seem to go together in my mind, but then again, let’s test this theory! ;) Our group had a fun outing when we visited the Viking Museum in the spring. Let’s return to the area and enjoy this show in a specially built tent right next to the museum. The tickets are quite
Vikings and musicals don’t seem to go together in my mind, but then again, let’s test this theory! ;) Our group had a fun outing when we visited the Viking Museum in the spring. Let’s return to the area and enjoy this show in a specially built tent right next to the museum. The tickets are quite

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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!

Out & About Group
Out & About Group
Food & Fitness Group
Food & Fitness Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group

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German Expats in Stockholm Share Their Experiences

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

Meet Fellow Germans in Stockholm at Our Events

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

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