- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
InterNations – The Place for Finns Living in the UK
Want to connect with the expat community of Finns in the United Kingdom? Looking for Finnish compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Finnish expats to go on an excursion to the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" with?
InterNations the UK offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in the UK or are still in Finland planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Finnish expats in the UK is going very strong, with members having roots all across Finland - from Oulu, over Pori to Helsinki.
Meet other Finns at our events in the United Kingdom
Attend our monthly events and activities for Finns expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Finns at our events?
Meet other Finns in the United Kingdom
Our Global Partners
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 Finns to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on the UK from Your Fellow Finnish Expats
Obviously, expat life in the UK goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Finns is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the British mentality and way of life. Finns in the UK are a part of our community, calling cities such as Glasgow, Cardiff, London, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Finns in London, for example.
Wondering where to shop for Finnish delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the British InterNations Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from Finland.
- On the the UK Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get poronkäristys in London, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for the UK has information on the nearest Finnish embassy and many other institutions.
From the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" to Scotland's mist-shrouded highlands, you can meet supportive and friendly Finnish expats in the UK on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow Finns in the UK
Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in the UK. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some British roast beef, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in London’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover the UK? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the royal fortress and St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh's Old Town and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Finland and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hyvää päivää from our Finns living in the UK!
- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
- Therese Yeboah
For me, the InterNations events are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.
