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  • Pascal Tremblay

    With InterNations as my network, I have been able to make many friends learn the ins and outs about living in The Hague.

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Meet other Americans at our events in the Netherlands

Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 21, 2024, 10:00 AM
3 attendees
Would you like to burn the extra calories before Christmas? Would you like to run a 10km/5km or would you like to walk for 30 km (21.5/15.2/10.3/5.5 km also available)? Then sign up for the traditiona
Dec 24, 2024, 6:00 PM
6 attendees
Bringing the Christmas spirit to our fellow internationals with their families abroad, I’m organising a potluck dinner on Tuesday, 24 December. Everyone brings a pre-cooked dish, preferably from his/
Dec 27, 2024, 7:00 PM
26 attendees
Dear fellows, Let's give a toast to the wonderful 2024 and prepare our wishes to enjoy an awesome 2025 @CitizenM next to Blaak Station. Feel free to invite whoever you like to join our great meeting
Dec 29, 2024, 3:15 PM
11 attendees
*PLEASE, READ THE WHOLE INFORMATION * After the enormous success of the first edition and requests to organize it again, the Pancake Cruise is back! There’s no better time than this festive season to

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    From United States of America, living in Rotterdam
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    From United States of America, living in Eindhoven
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    From United States of America, living in Groningen
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    From United States of America, living in Rotterdam
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    From United States of America, living in The Hague
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    From United States of America, living in Groningen
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    From United States of America, living in The Hague
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    From United States of America, living in Eindhoven
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    From United States of America, living in Amsterdam
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    From United States of America, living in Eindhoven

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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 Americans to share your hobbies with

Find Tips and Advice on the Netherlands from American Expats

Of course, expat living in the Netherlands is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Dutch way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in the Netherlands, residing in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Amsterdam or Americans in The Hague.

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in the Netherlands.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our the Netherlands Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get st■ turkey in The Hague.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for the Netherlands to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From the Ijsselmeer to the linguistically unique province of Friesland, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in the Netherlands.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in the Netherlands

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the Netherlands. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Dutch stamppot, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Amsterdam’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see modern urban life in Amsterdam as well as other beautiful landmarks in the Netherlands.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in the Netherlands!

  • Pascal Tremblay

    With InterNations as my network, I have been able to make many friends learn the ins and outs about living in The Hague.

  • Lastri Sasongko

    Making new friends and contacts in the Hague was much easier once I began to attent InterNations events.

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