Events in Freiburg for Expats and Internationals
What's on today? Here you can see what's coming up in Freiburg for international people: our Sprachcafé, community events, events from our partners and more. Every event is open to internationals, because it is either in English or made for internationals and language learners.
What's on in Freiburg today?
This calendar is for anyone who is new to Freiburg or wants to meet international people: expats, students, newcomers and locals. It shows not only Sprachmut events, but also events from our partners and other things going on in Freiburg.
Every event in this calendar is open to internationals and expats. It either runs in English or is made specifically for internationals and language learners. So you don't need perfect German to join.
- Sprachcafé: every Wednesday at 4 pm at Zuka Solicafé, Uhlandstr. 2, together with Zusammen Leben e.V. Free, with groups for every level.
- Community events: irregular and always different, for example hiking, cooking together, mini golf, yard games in the park or the Christmas market.
- Partner events: events from organizations like Zusammen Leben e.V. (ZLEV) and SwaF that are aimed at internationals.
At the top you can switch between the month view and the list, and the filters let you pick a category. Click an event to see the details, and “Save to Google Calendar” puts it straight into your calendar. For spontaneous hangouts there is our WhatsApp community, and you will also find all Sprachmut events on Meetup.
New in town? Our guide New in Freiburg? Here's What to Do in Your First Month shows you where to find your people, and What's on in Freiburg today? explains how to find something spontaneous.
Frequently asked questions
What's on in Freiburg today?
Check the calendar at the top of this page. Today is highlighted, and in the list view the next event is right at the top. Every Wednesday at 4 pm there is the Sprachcafé at Zuka Solicafé.
Which regular events are there for expats in Freiburg?
The weekly Sprachcafé by Sprachmut and Zusammen Leben e.V., every Wednesday at 4 pm, is the fixed date. On top of that there are irregular community events like hiking, cooking together, mini golf or games in the park, often together with partners.
Do I need to speak German to join?
No. Sprachmut events are always open to everyone. At the Sprachcafé there are groups for every level, beginners included, and a language coach guides each group. At community events everyone can talk in their own language. The same goes for every other event in this calendar: it is either in English or made specifically for internationals and language learners.
Do the events cost anything?
The Sprachcafé is free. For community events and partner events, the details of each event tell you how registration works.
How do I make sure I don't miss anything?
You can save any event to your Google Calendar with one click. For spontaneous hangouts and last-minute changes there is also our WhatsApp community. Sprachmut events are listed on Meetup too.