Build your village
Living in a country where they speak a different language and you don't know anyone isn't easy. But Berlin offers a wide variety of activities and places to meet other families.
A survival guide for parents in BerlinVerified communities for expat families — Facebook groups, Instagram accounts, WhatsApp communities, and more. Curated and trusted by Elternpop.
The go-to group for expat families with school-age kids. Share tips on schools, activities, and raising multilingual children in Berlin.
For parents of newborns and toddlers. Find local support, share recommendations for pediatricians, baby gear, and first playgroups.
A warm community of 2,000+ expat parents sharing advice, organizing playdates, and navigating Berlin family life together. All ages welcome.
For multilingual families with children 3+. A great space for sharing activities, schools, and raising kids in multiple languages.
Specifically for families in the Berlin Mitte district with babies and toddlers. Local recommendations, meetups, and neighbourhood support.
Organizes regular mama meetups and kids playdates across Berlin. A friendly place to meet other parents and build your local network.
Focused on toddler playdates and parent meetups. A welcoming group for expat parents of babies and young children.
Berlin's largest expat community with 50,000+ members. General advice, events, and resources for everyone living in Berlin.
General expat networking group for people living in Berlin. Good for questions about daily life, housing, and settling in.
Focused on bureaucracy resources and practical support for international families. Great for Kindergeld, Kita vouchers, and paperwork questions.
A supportive network for new mothers — meal exchanges, emotional support, and building friendships during the early postpartum period.
A community of 1,800+ working mothers sharing advice on work-life balance, maternity rights, Elternzeit, and career re-entry in Berlin.
Networking, events, and community for American women living in Berlin. A great entry point for US expats navigating life in Germany.
A community for Berlin-based families sharing local tips, events, and everyday advice on raising children in the city.
Active content creator documenting international family life in Berlin. Great for daily inspiration, local spots, and family-friendly recommendations.
Family resources, local events, and tips for international families living in Berlin. Regularly updated with what's on for families.
A private WhatsApp community for Spanish-speaking mothers in Berlin. Share resources, ask questions, and meet other Spanish-speaking families.
📍 Via Elternpop community
WhatsApp groups connected to Berlin schools and Kita networks. Accessible through Facebook group admins and school communities.
📍 Via school or Kita admins
Explore family life content from Berlin-based creators. Follow #BerlinFamilies and #ExpatBerlin to discover creators sharing German family life.
These are verified community spaces. Elternpop curates and recommends these communities but is not affiliated with their management. We trust them to be welcoming and active — but always use your own judgment when sharing personal information online.