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Looking for Swedish Expats in Athens?

  • Meet Swedes in Athens

  • Get information in our Athens guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Athens

  • Rajat Bhatnagar

    It is really good to speak and hear Hindi from time to time. With InterNations I got to know compatriots in Athens and Thessaloniki.

InterNations - A Place for Swedes in Athens

Hallå to all Swedes in Athens! Would you like to meet fellow Swedish expats in Athens? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Swedes, e.g. where in Athens your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get köttbullar?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Athens. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Swedish expats, hailing from Stockholm, Uppsala, Goteborg and all regions of Sweden.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Athens

23,959
members in Athens
171
Swedish members
22
monthly events
880
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Swedes at our events in Athens

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

Apr 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
6 attendees
HAVING A LATE LUNCH ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON SOUNDS COOL. Meet us for a bite,a coffee or a chat .. Koukaki’s vibrant neighborhood gem, located just a 10-minute walk from the Acropolis metro, is more
Apr 29, 2025, 7:30 PM
4 attendees
Time for some table soccer again, folks! The address is "Lucky Man Panormou", Achaias 46, 11524 Ampelokipoi. Just 5 minutes walk away from the Panormou metro station. For those who are new to this,

Want to meet other Swedes at our events?

Why Swedish 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 Swedish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Athens
  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Athens
  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Athens
  • Community Member
    From Sweden, living in Athens
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    From Sweden, living in Athens

Meet other Swedes in Athens

Our Global Partners

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!

Find other Swedes to share your hobbies with

Swedish Expats in Athens Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Swedish expats in Athens are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The Greek capital once dedicated to the ancient patron goddess Athena offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Athens’s Swedish expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Swedish expats in Athens.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Athens to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Swedes in Athens at Our Events

Our Athens community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Athens’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Swedish expats to discover the mountainous mainland. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Sweden in your local community and meet Swedes in Greece in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Swedes living in Athens!