- Kelly Powell
I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On 51ԹϺI met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.
51ԹϺ– The Place for Finns Living in Belgium
Want to connect with the expat community of Finns in Belgium? Looking for Finnish compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Finnish expats to go on an excursion to the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region with?
51ԹϺBelgium offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Belgium or are still in Finland planning your upcoming foreign assignment. 51ԹϺis the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Finnish expats in Belgium is going very strong, with members having roots all across Finland - from Oulu, over Pori to Helsinki.
Meet other Finns at our events in Belgium
Attend our monthly events and activities for Finns expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Finns in Belgium
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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.
Find other Finns to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on Belgium from Your Fellow Finnish Expats
Obviously, expat life in Belgium goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Finns is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Belgian mentality and way of life. Finns in Belgium are a part of our community, calling cities such as Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels, and many others home. You can use 51ԹϺto look for fellow Finns in Brussels, for example.
Wondering where to shop for Finnish delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Belgian 51ԹϺCommunity!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from Finland.
- On the Belgium Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get poronkäristys in Brussels, etc.
- The 51ԹϺPlaces database for Belgium has information on the nearest Finnish embassy and many other institutions.
From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, you can meet supportive and friendly Finnish expats in Belgium on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow Finns in Belgium
Additionally, 51ԹϺhosts regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Belgian pommes frites, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Belgium? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Ghent's canals and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Finland and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your 51ԹϺmembership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hyvää päivää from our Finns living in Belgium!
- Kelly Powell
I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On 51ԹϺI met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.
- Maria Lombardi
You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - 51ԹϺhelped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.
