- Francois Bertrand
I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows.
InterNations – Uniting Germans living in Finland
Would you like to get in touch with other Germans in Finland? Are you in need of help and advice from your German compatriots? Or would you like to join other German expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the thousands of lakes and little islands?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Finland or are still living in Germany and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Finland offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of German expats in Finland, coming from all corners of Germany - from Hamburg, over Berlin to Munich.
Meet other Germans at our events in Finland
Attend our monthly events and activities for Germans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Germans in Finland
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Find other Germans to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Finland from German Expats
Of course, expat living in Finland is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Finnish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Germans in Finland, residing in Helsinki, Oulu, Pori and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Helsinki.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Finnish InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Germany in Finland.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Finland Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get roast pork with Knödel in Oulu.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Finland to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.
From the thousands of lakes and little islands to its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly German expats in Finland.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans in Finland
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Finland. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Finnish poronkäristys, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Helsinki’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Finnish Lapland beyond the polar circle as well as other beautiful landmarks in Finland.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Germany and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüß Gott from our Germans living in Finland!
- Francois Bertrand
I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows.
- Maria Loura
Some information on InterNations helped me a great deal, and I'm sure other expats in Helsinki feel the same way.
