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  • Get information in our Germany guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Germany

  • Daiki Saito

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

Get First-Hand Insights: What American Expats Like about Living in Germany

Want to know what life in Germany is really like for expats? Through our annual Expat Insider survey, we ask expats around the world to share their thoughts with us — and they tell it like it is! Everybody’s experience is unique, of course. In fact, it’s the diversity of opinions and personal stories in the community that make InterNations so special — it’s one of the things our members value most!

Here are some pros and cons of life in Germany according to American expats:

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Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Meet other Americans at our events in Germany

Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Apr 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
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Finally days are longer, and the sun is out. Let's enjoy an evening in town and see where the evening will take us. Meeting place outside at the fountain at Bismarckplatz (upper), the Filmbühne sells
Apr 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
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Never have more people lived on Earth, never has our impact on the planet been greater, never have we been more closely interconnected than today—moreover, our society is changing at an ever-increasin
Apr 15, 2025, 6:30 PM
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Dear friends, the next pub quiz “Sherlock's House” will take place on the 15th of April. The game consists of 8 rounds with visual, musical and text questions on various topics. (...) Protected co
Apr 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
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Join us for a beer and a light snack while chatting to catch up

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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    From United States of America, living in Cologne
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    From United States of America, living in Hannover
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    From United States of America, living in Cologne
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    From United States of America, living in Bonn
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    From United States of America, living in Heidelberg
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    From United States of America, living in Hamburg
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    From United States of America, living in Regensburg
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    From United States of America, living in Essen
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    From United States of America, living in Stuttgart
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    From United States of America, living in Munich

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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 Americans to share your hobbies with

Find Tips and Advice on Germany from American Expats

Of course, expat living in Germany is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the German way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Germany, residing in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Munich or Americans in Berlin.

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in Germany.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Germany Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get st■ turkey in Hamburg.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Germany to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast to beautiful Bavaria, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Germany.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Germany

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Germany. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional German roast pork with Knödel, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Berlin’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the beaches at the North Sea and the Baltic coastlines as well as other beautiful landmarks in Germany.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Germany!

  • 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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