Welcome to Our Expatriate Community in Hamburg

Moin moin, and a warm welcome to our expat community in Hamburg. Our network presents a wealth of essential information specifically created to support expats around the world. We invite you to use our detailed guides and take advantage of insider tips to make your relocation to Hamburg as smooth as possible. Here you'll find answers to your questions such as "how do I obtain a work permit?" and "which borough of Hamburg should I choose to reside in?". We also have a busy social forum of expats already living in Hamburg who are happy to answer your day to day questions; their first-hand experience will be invaluable as you follow in their footsteps to build a new life in Hamburg, from your first taste of green herring to your last sip of Glühwein at the end of the year.

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Andrey Vasilyev

Andrey Vasilyev

Thanks to InterNations, I joined an after-work soccer team of other expatriates even before moving to Hamburg.

Hannah Steele

Hannah Steele

During my first week in Hamburg, I went to an InterNations event and immediately felt connected. Many members are now close friends of mine.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Hamburg

27,901
members in Hamburg
38
monthly events
37
interest-based groups
68
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Hamburg

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

Tea and Macarons
Tea and Macarons
Asian Fusion Dinner
Asian Fusion Dinner
Hey all, For our next dinner we will be visiting an Asian Fusion restaurant. This restaurants offers quite a wide selection of dishes from Japan, Thailand and Vietnam - a few of them with their own twists. They also serve sushi and have several vegetarian options as well. The restaurant also offe
Hey all, For our next dinner we will be visiting an Asian Fusion restaurant. This restaurants offers quite a wide selection of dishes from Japan, Thailand and Vietnam - a few of them with their own twists. They also serve sushi and have several vegetarian options as well. The restaurant also offe
Rendez-Vous Aka Caroline Lacaze / Swing Chanson
Rendez-Vous Aka Caroline Lacaze / Swing Chanson
Concert of Rendez-Vous aka Caroline Lacaze Swing Chanson Date Thursday 29 January 2026, 20h Location Cotton Club Hamburg, Alter Steinweg 10, 20459 Hamburg https://www.cotton-club.de Festival arabesques https://www.arabesques-hamburg.de/festival-2026/29-01-rendez-vous-chanson-swing/ RECOMMENDAT
Concert of Rendez-Vous aka Caroline Lacaze Swing Chanson Date Thursday 29 January 2026, 20h Location Cotton Club Hamburg, Alter Steinweg 10, 20459 Hamburg https://www.cotton-club.de Festival arabesques https://www.arabesques-hamburg.de/festival-2026/29-01-rendez-vous-chanson-swing/ RECOMMENDAT
Volkan Baydan & the Volcanoes (Live)
Volkan Baydan & the Volcanoes (Live)
the nica jazz is still a new location for Internations. it is a very nice place to hang out downtown. however, in order to enjoy the place, you need to get there early!! concert starts at 20h. I'll be there early, namely at 1830!! please only sign up if you bought a ticket to save us from the a
the nica jazz is still a new location for Internations. it is a very nice place to hang out downtown. however, in order to enjoy the place, you need to get there early!! concert starts at 20h. I'll be there early, namely at 1830!! please only sign up if you bought a ticket to save us from the a

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Connect with Like-Minded Expatriates in Hamburg

From Argentina, living in Hamburg

From Argentina, living in Hamburg


From Argentina, living in Hamburg

From Argentina, living in Hamburg


From Argentina, living in Hamburg

From Argentina, living in Hamburg


From Argentina, living in Hamburg

From Argentina, living in Hamburg


From Argentina, living in Hamburg

From Argentina, living in Hamburg


From Australia, living in Hamburg

From Australia, living in Hamburg


From Australia, living in Hamburg

From Australia, living in Hamburg


From Australia, living in Hamburg

From Australia, living in Hamburg


From Australia, living in Hamburg

From Australia, living in Hamburg


From Australia, living in Hamburg

From Australia, living in Hamburg

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Hamburg - or learn something new!

Excursion Group
Excursion Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Spontaneous Activities Group
Spontaneous Activities Group
Wine Group
Wine Group

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Enjoy Arts and Festivals in Hamburg

As Germany's second biggest city, career opportunities are wide and varied in Hamburg. Major industries include media, transport, electronics, machine building, and tourism. Hamburg is also one of the most important banking cities in the country, and so financial services are particularly significant, as is business connected to the local port, the largest and busiest port in all of Germany. The arts have a strong foothold in Hamburg, with popular musicals regularly staged by Stage Entertainment and classical concerts played at the prestigious Hamburg State Opera by the renowned orchestra, Philharmoniker Hamburg. English speaking expats can enjoy plays by the English Theater of Hamburg, which features a cast made up exclusively of native English speakers. Throughout the year, you'll see various festivals, such as the Hamburger DOM, Germany's biggest funfair, and the Hafengeburtstag, the anniversary of Hamburg's port with celebrations including a ship parade. Sports fans are not forgotten, with regular cycling, marathon, tennis, and equestrian events and much more to enjoy.

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 Singapore or Dubai, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Make New Contacts and Friends with InterNations

Our unique community provides plenty of information, but just as importantly, we offer social and networking opportunities, too. With InterNations, you can socialize with fellow expats from all over the world both virtually and in person. Begin making new friends at our regularly hosted InterNations Official Events and take the chance to network with like-minded people. Share your hobbies with others when you join one of our groups focused on interests such as wine, golf, snowboarding, jazz music, and much more, as you start your new life in Hamburg.

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