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  • Meet French in Helsinki

  • Get information in our Helsinki guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Helsinki

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    I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows.

InterNations - A Place for French in Helsinki

Bonjour to all French in Helsinki! Would you like to meet fellow French expats in Helsinki? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other French, e.g. where in Helsinki your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get foie gras?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Helsinki. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of French expats, hailing from Paris, Nice, Lyon and all regions of France.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Meet fellow French at our events in Helsinki

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow French in Helsinki.

Jan 4, 2025, 10:45 AM
11 attendees
Birds, suns, ships in the sky and fairytale castles: the fantasy imagery of Danish artist Carl-Henning Pedersen (1913–2007) will take over the museum in autumn 2024. Pedersen, who had a long career, w
Jan 4, 2025, 12:00 PM
2 attendees
It's time again, for a short Winter's walk - now that it's getting lighter. There will be enough time to get the legs stretched, with a stroll up into Munkinpuisto and then along the Munkkiniemi beac
Jan 8, 2025, 3:45 PM
7 attendees
A light festival is organised annually at the beginning of January in Helsinki. The festival presents a diverse range of light art. In addition to the most famous buildings in Helsinki, the route also
Jan 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
21 attendees
It is 2025!🎊💕 A brand new year and we kick off our first event at our favourite, Last Drop Bar, Helsinki! Meet with old friends and make new ones! Last Drop Bar is charming and warmly welcoming!

Want to meet other French at our events?

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    From France, living in Helsinki
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    From France, living in Helsinki
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    From France, living in Helsinki
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    From France, living in Helsinki
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    From France, living in Helsinki

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other French to share your hobbies with

French Expats in Helsinki Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, French expats in Helsinki are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. "Stadi" or "Hesa" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Helsinki’s French expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow French expats in Helsinki.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Helsinki to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with French in Helsinki at Our Events

Our Helsinki community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Helsinki’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow French expats to discover its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from France in your local community and meet French in Finland in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our French living in Helsinki!