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51ԹϺ– Uniting Dutch living in Croatia

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in Croatia? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020plains,u0020lakesu0020andu0020rollingu0020hillsu0020ofu0020theu0020continentalu0020north?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Croatia or are still living in the Netherlands and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺCroatia offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Dutch expats in Croatia, coming from all corners of the Netherlands - from Theu0020Hague, over Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

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Paul Zimmerer

Paul Zimmerer

The 51ԹϺnetwork helped me transition from a study abroad student to a resident of Zagreb.

Emma Baxter

Emma Baxter

The 51ԹϺnetwork helped me get in contact with other expats and internationally minded people in Zagreb.

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!

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Meet other Dutch at our events in Croatia

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

51ԹϺZagreb January Gathering: Stories & Reflections
Join us for our first gathering of 2026—and this time, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of our usual evening slot, we’ll be meeting in the afternoon. This session is dedicated to checking in and sharing our stories. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect on a deeper level
Join us for our first gathering of 2026—and this time, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of our usual evening slot, we’ll be meeting in the afternoon. This session is dedicated to checking in and sharing our stories. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect on a deeper level
51ԹϺLet's Treat Ourselves With Dinner
51ԹϺLet's Treat Ourselves With Dinner
December is here guys. It's cold, perhaps even freezing and many of us just want to curl under a blanket and a book... Unless there's an outing in this beautiful place we've recently discovered! Honestly, the Stellar is so pretty and elegant that I want to eat there too. 💖 With the lovely lot of yo
December is here guys. It's cold, perhaps even freezing and many of us just want to curl under a blanket and a book... Unless there's an outing in this beautiful place we've recently discovered! Honestly, the Stellar is so pretty and elegant that I want to eat there too. 💖 With the lovely lot of yo
51ԹϺZagreb November Chit-Chat
51ԹϺZagreb November Chit-Chat
I hope everyone is doing well now well into the cold season. Let's catch up around something good to sip!
I hope everyone is doing well now well into the cold season. Let's catch up around something good to sip!
51ԹϺOctober Gathering
51ԹϺOctober Gathering
Dear friends - both familiar faces and new arrivals - As autumn settles into Zagreb, it’s time once again to come together and celebrate our growing international community. Our official October Expat Gathering will take place at Holographik Space, a stunning minimalist hub where creativity, connec
Dear friends - both familiar faces and new arrivals - As autumn settles into Zagreb, it’s time once again to come together and celebrate our growing international community. Our official October Expat Gathering will take place at Holographik Space, a stunning minimalist hub where creativity, connec

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups 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 the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Zagreb Community Group
Zagreb Community Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Croatia from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in Croatia is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Croatian way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in Croatia, residing in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Rijeka and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Zagreb.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Croatian 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands in Croatia.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Croatia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stamppot in Dubrovnik.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Croatia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Dutch embassy.

From theu0020plains,u0020lakesu0020andu0020rollingu0020hillsu0020ofu0020theu0020continentalu0020north to theu0020denselyu0020woodedu0020mountainsu0020ofu0020theu0020Dinaricu0020Alps, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in Croatia.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Dutch in Croatia

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Croatia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Croatian pau0161kiu0020sir, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zagreb’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see theu0020centralu0020highlands,u0020whereu0020Zagrebu0020isu0020located as well as other beautiful landmarks in Croatia.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Goededag from our Dutch living in Croatia!

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