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  • Meet Germans in Helsinki

  • Get information in our Helsinki guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Helsinki

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InterNations - A Place for Germans in Helsinki

Grüß Gott to all Germans in Helsinki! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Helsinki? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Helsinki your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast pork with Knödel?

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 German expats, hailing from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet fellow Germans 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 Germans in Helsinki.

Feb 22, 2025, 12:00 PM
4 attendees
French artist Pauline Curnier Jardin’s exhibition transforms (...) Protected content (...) exhibition space into a grotesque theme park. The film works that await us in its depths offer glimpses int
Feb 22, 2025, 5:30 PM
5 attendees
The film Maria, which received almost ten minutes of applause at the Venice Film Festival, is directed by award-winning Pablo Larraín, who continues to portray the fates of famous women with his films
In the final week of the Larissa Sansour exhibition, we present Familiar Phantoms, the 8th artwork of Larissa Sansour’s solo exhibition – on display until 2 March 2025 – as part of a special finissage
Feb 28, 2025, 4:00 PM
1 attendee
Turku is at it again. The city is in the forefront of promoting the 2025 Integration initiative set forth by the Prime Minister's office. On event that is for those who want to show their talent is th

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    From Germany, living in Helsinki
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    From Germany, living in Helsinki
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    From Germany, living in Helsinki
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    From Germany, living in Helsinki
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    From Germany, 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 Germans to share your hobbies with

German Expats in Helsinki Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, German 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 German expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow German 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 Germans 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 German 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 Germany in your local community and meet Germans 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 Germans living in Helsinki!