- 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 Essen
Hello to all Americans in Essen! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Essen? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Essen which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st￭ turkey?
Although Essen 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 Essen, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Connect at Our Events in Essen
Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Essen. 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 Essen. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Essen.
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Find People Who Share Your Passions
As the second-largest city in the Ruhr area, Essen 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 Essen? 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 Essen’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the “European Green Capital” has to offer, from the Essen Cathedral, former site of the Essen Abbey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Zollverein Industrial Complex, a former coal mine turned museum, 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 Essen and connect with others.
- Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Essen.
- Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Essen 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 Essen Community today!
Meet Fellow Americans in Essen at Our Events
Our community in Essen is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Essen’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 Essen!
- 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.
