Published on 19 January 2026
Arriving in Luxembourg for an internship is an unforgettable experience, both professionally and personally, but it can sometimes be unsettling.
A new city, new habits, new landmarks: meeting people and forming social connections becomes essential to fully enjoying the experience.
Fortunately, Luxembourg offers many opportunities to meet other expats and young professionals.
Here are our practical tips for forming connections during the first few weeks of your internship.
1. Use social media and expatriate groups
Social media is often the first point of contact for meeting people in Luxembourg.
Numerous Facebook groups bring together expatriates, interns and young professionals who have recently moved to the country. These communities allow you to discover events, after-work gatherings and outings from the very first days.
It is also an excellent way to ask questions and feel less alone when you arrive.
Here is a list of the most well-known and widely used groups:
2. Join a sports club or take up a regular activity
Sport is one of the most effective ways to build social ties in Luxembourg!
Sports clubs and group classes bring together people from all walks of life.
Whether you are a fan of running, fitness, yoga or team sports, joining a club will allow you to meet the same people regularly and thus form friendships.
3. Choose accommodation that facilitates meeting people
Choosing accommodation is the first step when moving to a new country.
To make sure you don’t feel alone when you arrive, you can choose to move into a shared apartment or a coliving house. In addition to offering you flexibility on the length of the rental period and adapting it to the duration of your internship, these residences enable you to meet a dozen or so young professionals with the same profiles as you, right from your first day. The shared spaces encourage exchanges and convivial moments, while preserving everyone’s privacy thanks to a private room.
It’s an excellent compromise for integrating quickly, without giving up your personal comfort.
If you are looking for cosy co-living accommodation in the heart of Luxembourg, feel free to take a look at the rooms available in one of our Luxembourg residences.
4. Download the “Entre Potes” platform
Already popular in France, this platform has just arrived on Luxembourg soil with a clear objective: to facilitate meetings. Designed for newcomers, Entre potes lets you take part in activities and events based on shared interests. Cultural outings, sports, afterworks or convivial moments: everything is designed to create natural exchanges during an activity chosen in advance.
Unlike traditional social networks, the aim is not just to chat online, but to meet up in real life.
It’s a modern and accessible solution for expanding your social circle at your own pace, especially when arriving alone in a new country.
Creating social links during an internship in Luxembourg doesn’t always happen in the space of a few days.
The key is to be daring, to remain open and to multiply opportunities to meet people.
With the right tools, the right activities and the right environment, integration becomes more natural.
A successful experience also depends on the encounters you make along the way.
