- Jaromir Novy
There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations!
InterNations – Connecting Austrians living in Benin
Are you looking for fellow Austrians in Benin? Do you need advice and tips from your Austrian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Austrian expats to discover attractions like the baobab-dotted savannas together?
Whether you are already living as an expat in Benin or still residing at home in Austria to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Benin provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Austrian expats in Benin, hailing from all across Austria - from Innsbruck, over Salzburg to Vienna.
Meet other Austrians at our events in Benin
Attend our monthly events and activities for Austrians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Austrians in Benin
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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.
Find other Austrians to share your hobbies with
Receive Information and Tips about Benin from Austrian Expats
Obviously, embarking on expat life in Benin is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Austrian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Beninese culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Austrians in Benin, living in Porto-Novo, Malanville, Cotonou and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAustrians in Cotonou.
So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Austrian food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Austrian InterNations Community:
- Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Austria in Benin.
- Receive and share advice in our Benin Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for Apfelstrudel in Porto-Novo...
- Browse the InterNations Places database for Benin to find institutions like the nearest Austrian embassy and many others.
From the baobab-dotted savannas to the northern "Reserve du W du Niger", we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Austrian expats in Benin.
Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Austrians in Benin
Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Benin. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Beninese kuli-kuli, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Porto-Novo's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the Royal Palaces at Abomey, the Afro-Brazilian Museé da Silva in the capital, and other impressive landmarks across Benin.
This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Austria and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Servus from our Austrians living in Benin!
- Jaromir Novy
There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations!
- Jessica Johnson-Hanevolt
Before I came here as an expat, I only knew Benin as home of actor Djimon Honsou. But now Cotonou & InterNations is my home too.
