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51ԹϺ- A Place for Australians in Cologne

Hello to all of our Australians in Cologne! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Australian expats in Cologne? Are you looking for advice from other Australians, e.g. which bars in Cologne will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for vegemite?

You are cordially invited to be part of 51ԹϺCologne. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Australian expats, coming from Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and all regions of Australia.

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Daiki Saito

Daiki Saito

When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!

Cristina Fernandez

Cristina Fernandez

On 51ԹϺI did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform.

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 51ԹϺin Cologne

14,007
members in Cologne
164
Australian members
46
monthly events
43
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Australians at our events in Cologne

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Australians in Cologne.

Portuguese Stammtisch "Bate-Papo" February Edition
Portuguese Stammtisch "Bate-Papo" February Edition
Olá, Pessoal, tudo bem? Would you like to practice your Portuguese language skills or just exchange ideas about anything related to any place of the world where Portuguese is the main language? Or just want to chat with nice people ? Then join us and have a "pastel the nata" and a "bica" with us.
Olá, Pessoal, tudo bem? Would you like to practice your Portuguese language skills or just exchange ideas about anything related to any place of the world where Portuguese is the main language? Or just want to chat with nice people ? Then join us and have a "pastel the nata" and a "bica" with us.
Casual Sketching Event — Draw Together, Learn Together
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly sketching afternoon at the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne. This is not a class—there’s no teacher and no pressure. We’ll draw sculptures together, at our own pace, and keep it fun and supportive. Bring any sketching tools you like: HB (or softer) pencils,
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly sketching afternoon at the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne. This is not a class—there’s no teacher and no pressure. We’ll draw sculptures together, at our own pace, and keep it fun and supportive. Bring any sketching tools you like: HB (or softer) pencils,
Donkey Coffee in Königswinter
Donkey Coffee in Königswinter
Hello, dear coffee lovers! There's a lovely coffee shop inside a book and gift shop in Königswinter. As Königswinter is known for its donkeys that go up the Drachenfels mountain, this café naturally sells locally roasted Donkey Coffee, as well as little treats such as cakes and snacks. If you're lo
Hello, dear coffee lovers! There's a lovely coffee shop inside a book and gift shop in Königswinter. As Königswinter is known for its donkeys that go up the Drachenfels mountain, this café naturally sells locally roasted Donkey Coffee, as well as little treats such as cakes and snacks. If you're lo
51ԹϺCologne Celebrates the Carnival @ Friesenbar
51ԹϺCologne Celebrates the Carnival @ Friesenbar
🤡 Cologne is in a Carnival fever again. Let us join this spirit, come together, and celebrate the street Carnival 2026 in our beloved Friesen Bar. You are cordially invited at 17:30h. Our exclusivity and registration will end at 19:30, when also other guests will enter and you will have to pay an
🤡 Cologne is in a Carnival fever again. Let us join this spirit, come together, and celebrate the street Carnival 2026 in our beloved Friesen Bar. You are cordially invited at 17:30h. Our exclusivity and registration will end at 19:30, when also other guests will enter and you will have to pay an

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Why Australian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Australian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our 51ԹϺGroups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Social Group
Social Group
Urban Fun Group
Urban Fun Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group

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Australian Expats in Cologne Share Their Experiences

51ԹϺis a place where Australian expats in Cologne exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The former Roman settlement of "Colonia Agrippina" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Cologne’s Australian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Australian expats in Cologne.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Cologne to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Australians in Cologne at Our Events

Our community in Cologne is also very active offline. Our 51ԹϺAmbassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Cologne’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Australian expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Australia in your local community as well as Australians in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Australians living in Cologne!

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