EventCommunityFrankfurtWelcome newcomers at the Frankfurt Newcomers FestivalWelcome newcomers at the Frankfurt Newcomers Festival Since 2001 the Newcomers Festival has been a Frankfurt am Main tradition: a family-oriented welcome fair in the Römer town hall for professional expats, international families, and anyone finding their feet in the Rhine-Main region. Each year around 60 exhibitors cover relocation, international schools, health insurance, banking and finance, driving and language schools, non-profit organisations, clubs, museums, theatres, and regional tourism. What you can do - Book a free ticket for the next edition on the Newcomers Network Events page - Compare notes on housing, schools, and daily life with visitors from dozens of countries - Stay for the entertainment programme: international musical dance groups, food stands, and local gastronomy in the Römer courtyard How it works Admission is free with registration. The 2025 festival drew more than 5,000 people from 95 countries. Solarpunker does not register you: reserve tickets through the organiser and register every guest in your party. Why it matters Frankfurt integration works better when newcomers can ask insurers, schools, and neighbours the same questions in one afternoon instead of ten separate tabs.festivalintegrationexpat +5
EventCommunityFrankfurtJoin the monthly International Stammtisch in FrankfurtJoin the monthly International Stammtisch in Frankfurt For more than 20 years the International Stammtisch has invited Frankfurt RheinMain residents to an informal after-work evening, normally on the first Monday of the month. Co-hosted by the City of Frankfurt (Referat für Internationale Angelegenheiten), IHK Frankfurt, Goethe-Institut Frankfurt, Regionalverband FrankfurtRheinMain, Amt für multikulturelle Angelegenheiten, and Newcomers Network, each edition spotlights a different corner of city life. What you can do - Open Stammtisch.php for the next venue, theme, and registration link - Join guided evenings at libraries, museums, theatres, or partner schools (past formats include Stadtbücherei Frankfurt, Historisches Museum, Schauspiel Frankfurt with English surtitles, and ESRM) - Bring colleagues, neighbours, or family: most events are free when registration is required How it works The venue changes every month. Subscribe to the newsletter so you do not miss the next invitation. If you register and cannot attend, cancel with the organiser to avoid no-shows. Why it matters A standing monthly table helps international professionals and long-term Frankfurters swap practical tips about work, culture, and neighbourhood life.stammtischintegrationmeetup +5
CommunityFrankfurtExplore Frankfurt on a Walk & Talk city tourExplore Frankfurt on a Walk & Talk city tour Walk & Talk helps small groups discover Frankfurt am Main through insider guides who love storytelling. Routes cover the old town around Römerberg, the riverfront, and districts that rarely appear in generic sightseeing lists. Guides are multilingual and happy to answer practical questions about transport, history, and daily life while you walk. What you can do - Start from the Newcomers Network hub and follow the Walk & Talk partner link - Book an English tour or another listed walk that matches your language - Explore in a small group so you can pause for photos, questions, and neighbourhood tips along the route How it works Newcomers Network curates the entry point; partner operators such as Frankfurter Stadtevents set dates, meeting points, and booking. Confirm details on the provider site before you travel. Why it matters Walking with a local storyteller builds the mental map that makes Frankfurt's trams, riverside paths, and Altstadt feel navigable on your own.walkingtourintegration +5
VolunteerCommunityBremerhavenVolunteer at the Integrationszentrum in BremerhavenVolunteer at the Integrationszentrum in Bremerhaven The Integrationszentrum at Wiener Straße 12 in Bremerhaven is a municipal house for residents who arrived as refugees or other newcomers. Advice desks, courses, and leisure offers share the building. This path is for people who live in the city, not a seafarers club. What you can do - Visit the Integrationszentrum page to see current on-site offers - Use published counter hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 09:00 to 12:00, plus Monday 15:00 to 17:00 (or book a slot) - Offer volunteer time through Marco Monetha (Freiwilligenkoordination), 0471 590 3557, Marco.Monetha@magistrat.bremerhaven.de How it works Some partner desks inside the house use their own hours and want an appointment. Solarpunker does not assign volunteer shifts: write the coordinator first. Why it matters A walk-in civic house with a named volunteer desk makes it easier for residents to help neighbours settle, in the same building where advice already happens.volunteerintegrationnewcomers +1
