Meeting people in Copenhagen
As an expat in Copenhagen, it is essential to find a circle of friends to help you adjust to your new city. Expat groups are a great place to find information and tips from fellow internationals.
Online groups in Copenhagen
One of the most prominent groups for Expats in Copenhagen can be found on Facebook. The Meetup website is a great resource to find many different types of groups; from pop-up tours to international events and Danish language groups, you can find many different communities to connect with locals and internationals.
The Copenhagen Host Program helps newcomers meet up with a career- or culture host to help them become acquainted with the city and culture. Once you have settled in, you can always give back by becoming a host yourself.
Our Copenhagen expat network can help you connect to other expats living in the city. Maybe you can find someone from the same country of origin!
Meet-ups and events in Copenhagen
Joining a sports group such as a free running club or outdoor fitness class is a great way to meet like-minded active friends in the city. Check out our article about sports in Copenhagen [hyperlink to article].
One of the best ways to learn the Danish language is to meet up with locals and internationals at a 'snakkeklubber', or speech café. Many of the local libraries offer these conversation groups for free. There are even libraries that offer conversation groups for other languages.
Sports bars, music events, and hobby clubs are an easy way to meet new friends. If you are particularly interested in a sports type or activity, try to get involved ' chances are that you will meet like-minded people.
Copenhagen hosts many public kitchens with communal dining opportunities. These 'folkekøkkener' are great opportunities to meet new people while enjoying tasty meals and other activities at affordable prices. Some of the public kitchens to check out include Absalon and Folkets Madhus. Check out our article on gastronomy in Copenhagen [hyperlink to article] for more dining options in the city.
Here are some sport and hobby specific groups to join:
Social Corner Board Game Café
Copenhagen Classic Car Group
Copenhagen Cocktail Club
City Golf Copenhagen
Volunteering in Copenhagen
Volunteering is another excellent way to get to know people. Whether you decide to join an internationally recognised or local organisation, you will end up getting to know more about your city's culture and its people.
TEDxCopenhagen is a large organisation where you can volunteer. Cph Volunteers is even bigger and has up to 1,800 members. There is almost always an event where you can volunteer your time and efforts.
One of the biggest volunteer sites in Denmark is the frivilligjob site. There are volunteer opportunities in every area, and if you aren't able to go somewhere, you can even volunteer virtually.
