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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.

Dear Cinema Lovers, I hope you had a great start in the new year! Let's start 2025 with an historical drama thriller film that chronicles the Munich massacre of 1972 from the perspective of the ABC S
Jan 23, 2025, 8:00 PM
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Let’s come together for an evening of music that transcends boundaries and challenges stereotypes. Oum El Ghaït Benessahraoui, the extraordinary singer from Morocco, uses the power of her music to con
Dress up and come to the well-known Goldfinger Club, where we have been already regularly before Corona. The bar has been refurbished, so enjoy its new interior with us. The dance floor will be yours.
💌 It´s Valentine´s Day and a Secret Valentine Card is a must! 💌 That is why this year on Valentine´s Day, we make it possible for you to surprise a member of the InterNations Cologne community with

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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
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Cologne

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

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 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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