Your Expat Community in Freiburg

Located in the Black Forest in southwestern Germany, Freiburg boasts cultural diversity and is a magnet for expats seeking a traditional European destination. With a warm, sunny climate, Freiburg has the longest-circulating cable car in Germany, stunning Gothic buildings, and many restaurants and bars, plus the local Feierling brewery. It has been described as the "greenest city in the world", with eco-housing, many car-free streets, and plenty of cycle paths. Its strong economy is based on energy, transportation, land conservation, and waste management. There are plenty of shops for all the family, from department stores and jewelers to antique shops and toy retailers.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Geneva or Bangkok, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

By communicating with fellow expats in Freiburg, you can learn all about what to expect for your new life in this German city. Our members, who respect our principles of friendliness, polite behavior, and trust, can guide you through all aspects of life in Freiburg. You can also safely arrange to meet fellow expats in person by joining groups based on your hobbies and interests, whether you enjoy art galleries, wine tasting, theater, sightseeing or any of the other host of activities on offer. Feel free to also join our larger social events open to the whole community, where you can spend an evening at a classy location meeting fascinating people from all around the globe.