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

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Rotterdam

Hello to all Americans in Rotterdam! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Rotterdam? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Rotterdam which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Rotterdam has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Rotterdam, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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!

Connect at Our Events in Rotterdam

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Rotterdam. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Rotterdam. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Rotterdam.

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
Jan 2, 2025, 2:00 PM
3 attendees
In this book club at Rotterdam's biggest bookstore, we'll discuss the 2024 literary sensation Intermezzo and link it to the timeless classic The Great Gatsby. It will be an interesting, interactive
Jan 15, 2025, 5:30 PM
2 attendees
Introverts' Happy Hour. Unwind, read a book together with like-minded people. Become part of the global movement. We'll read together for 1,5 hour in silence. Digital detox. Then it's up to you. Soci

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    From United States of America, living in Rotterdam
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Rotterdam
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Rotterdam
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Rotterdam
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Rotterdam

Meet other Americans in Rotterdam

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Europe’s largest port, Rotterdam can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the Netherlands’ second-most populous city has to offer, from De Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ largest building, to the iconic Erasmusbrug, a bridge over 800 m long linking the north of Rotterdam to the south, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Rotterdam and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Rotterdam.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Rotterdam and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Rotterdam Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Rotterdam at Our Events

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