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  • Meet Germans in Lyon

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  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lyon

  • Paul O'Doherty

    I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.

InterNations - A Place for Germans in Lyon

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Lyon? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Lyon will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Lyon. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming 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 Lyon

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

Feb 22, 2025, 6:00 PM
40 attendees
Let's put on our tartan skirts and dance the Scottish way! If you have a kilt, this is your chance to wear it! Joséphine, a charming dance teacher, and her family are waiting for us to reveal part of
Feb 22, 2025, 9:00 PM
22 attendees
A small dinner in a cozy restaurant could be a great final addition to the Scottish dance party! At 10-15 minute walk from the dance hall, near the Garibaldi metro station, there is a restaurant tha
Feb 23, 2025, 8:30 AM
35 attendees
Hi All, This time we'll stay next to Lyon for a 15km-hike (500m positive elevation) in Monts d'or. We'll start from Saint-Germain-au-mont d'or going up and down several hills (Mont Py, Narcel, Verdun
Let’s make this afterwork unforgettable! Join us at Le Tank, one of the trendiest spots in Gerland, for an evening of great conversations, delicious tapas, and fantastic company. Whether you’re new t

Want to meet other Germans at our events?

  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Lyon

Meet other Germans in Lyon

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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 Lyon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Lyon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Lyon’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Lyon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lyon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in Lyon at Our Events

Our community in Lyon is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lyon’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other German expats to explore the salty marshland of the Camargue. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Germany in your local community as well as Germans in France nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in Lyon!