Here are a few places to meet other international people.

The base Graz community at the Seddwell Center is one of my favourite places – a home from home for internationals & locals. It’s a bit of hidden treasure but once you find your way there you’ll receive a warm welcome. They host workshops, art exhibitions, music evenings, crafts markets, communal lunches and potluck dinners and much more. Becoming a member gives lots of great benefits. Their motto is ‘a place for people to help create the world they wish to live in order to build happier, healthier communities’. Follow on facebook to see what’s coming up or sign up for the monthly newsletter (at the bottom of the base Graz webpage).

IWA Graz – International Womens Association of Graz is a very friendly and supportive group of over 100 international English speaking women. They have a monthly coffee morning & evening event plus other fun activities throughout the year (can be viewed on their website). They also have a very active facebook group which is a great forum to ask questions and get advice. There is a membership fee to join but you are welcome to visit one of their meetups for free.

InterNations Graz is part of a worldwide expat group and has monthly get-togethers in bars around Graz (free membership). There are also smaller subgroups that requires paid membership.

Language Hackers Graz Languages exchange has a weekly meet up Thursdays 8 pm at Mi Casa where you’ll find groups speaking in many different languages! Newcomers welcome.

Blabla Language Exchange meets twice a month at the Cheers bar at Lendplatz and participants can chat in different languages.

The Anglo-Austrian Circle has a regular English speaking Stammtisch on Thursday 8 pm at die Herzl Weinstube open to anyone. Newcomers welcome.

Migrant Organisations – community groups such as African, Afghan, Kurdish, Turkish, Indian, Iranian etc.

Neighbourhood community Centers around Graz often have game nights, German conversation and other social activities. Just check their facebook pages for upcoming events.

Frauenservice also holds monthly intercultural breakfasts, free German conversation groups and other events for women.

Gemma offers a weekly Erzählcafé get togethers for migrants (under 30 yrs) where they can chat and play games together.

Omega has several social groups for migrants including PapaChai for men, Friday relaxation group plus womens groups, over 55’s, sport and other activities.

Caritas has a sports integration program with fun activities for migrant women such as dancing, swimming, walk & talk etc.

Facebook Groups

English Speakers in Styria is a nice international community where you can ask questions about Graz life and find friends.

Women in Graz is another friendly group of international English speaking women. Their facebook page is also a great place to ask questions and to connect with other women. There is a lot of creativity in this group and fun events organized.

US Americans in Graz is (yes! – another friendly) group of Americans that get together occasionally. Their facebook page is a good place to connect, get information and ask questions especially about American related matters. And there is also a local chapter of Democrats Abroad in Graz.

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