- 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 – Uniting Swedes living in the UK
Would you like to get in touch with other Swedes in the United Kingdom? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swedish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swedish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England"?
Whether you have settled as an expat in the UK or are still living in Sweden and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations the UK 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 Swedish expats in the UK, coming from all corners of Sweden - from Goteborg, over Stockholm to Uppsala.
Meet other Swedes at our events in the United Kingdom
Attend our monthly events and activities for Swedes expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Swedes at our events?
Why Swedish expats move abroad (& how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swedish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Swedes 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 Swedes to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on the UK from Swedish Expats
Of course, expat living in the UK is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swedes is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the British way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Swedes in the UK, residing in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swedes in London or Swedes in Manchester.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swedish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the British InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Sweden in the UK.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our the UK Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get köttbullar in Glasgow.
- Search the InterNations Places database for the UK to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swedish embassy.
From the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" to Scotland's mist-shrouded highlands, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swedish expats in the UK.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swedes in the UK
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the UK. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional British roast beef, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in London’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see super trendy amusement resort Brighton on the southern coast as well as other beautiful landmarks in the UK.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Sweden and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hallå from our Swedes 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.
