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  • Daiki Saito

    When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Cologne

Hello to all Americans in Cologne! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Cologne? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Cologne which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Cologne has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Cologne, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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!

Connect at Our Events in Cologne

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Cologne. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Cologne. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Cologne.

Let's meet in another nice, new bar in the LGBT District around the corner of the Iron Bar this time on a Thursday evening! It's a tiny venue but you will enjoy the ambiance and feel like at home when
Do you remember our cocktail events in this nice bar in the Schaafenstrasse 45 / Balduinstrasse in the LGBT district? Well... since these events were such a success, we thought we would come back and
🎅 Join us for a Secret Santa Holiday Gift Exchange 🎅 Secret Santa is Back! Be a Secret Santa and bring holiday cheer to another InterNations friend. Each attendee brings a gift worth not more tha
We are delighted to invite you to kick off the new year with us at our official InterNations New Year’s Reception! Join us for an evening of great company, delicious mediterranean cuisine, and vibrant

Want to meet other Americans at our events?

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    From United States of America, living in Cologne
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    From United States of America, living in Cologne
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    From United States of America, living in Cologne
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    From United States of America, living in Cologne
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    From United States of America, living in Cologne

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Called Köln in German, Cologne can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Cologne? 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 Cologne’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the cultural center has to offer, from the bohemian Agnesviertel, one of Cologne’s traditional neighborhoods, to Cologne’s Dom, the magnificent Gothic cathedral, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Cologne and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Cologne.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Cologne and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Cologne Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Cologne at Our Events

Our community in Cologne is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Cologne’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Cologne!

  • Daiki Saito

    When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!

  • Cristina Fernandez

    On InterNations I did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform.

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