Our Story

Connecting Expats to Germany,
One Community at a Time

myLokaal was built by Expats for Expats, a digital home for the international community living, working and building across Germany.

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Shop authentic products and support local businesses across Germany.

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Find and connect with verified local shops and services near you.

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Explore local restaurants and food spots loved by the community.

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Find what's happening around you and take part in local events.

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Our Mission

Building Bridges for
Expats in Germany

myLokaal exists to close the gap between expat businesses, professionals and the communities that need them - starting with the African diaspora, and growing to serve every expat community in Germany.

2026Founded
WormsHeadquarters
54Nations Represented
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Join 15,000+ Expats Signing up on myLokaal

Whether you're shopping, selling, hiring or just exploring, your community is here and growing every day.

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60+Verified Shops
50+Community Members
50+German Cities
What’s on myLokaal

Everything You Need, in One Place

myLokaal brings together everything an expat needs to settle in and thrive: shopping, food, skills, work and events.

Marketplace

Buy groceries, fashion, beauty, art and home goods from expat-owned vendors across Germany. One cart and one checkout, with each shop shipping its own order.

Shops

A directory of verified expat-owned shops and services. Owners can claim their listing, add opening hours and photos, and sell online.

Restaurants

Find restaurants and food spots the community loves, from jollof to injera, with menus, locations and opening times.

Events events.mylokaal.com

Concerts, meetups, church and cultural events, workshops and more, plus the organizations and places behind them.

Events at myLokaal

Find Your People. Show Up.

Our events hub at events.mylokaal.com lists what’s happening in expat communities across Germany: parties and concerts, networking nights, cultural festivals, church and community gatherings, workshops and family days. Organizers can list their events for free.

Your myLokaal account also works on events.mylokaal.com, so there’s no need to sign up again.

How It Works

However You Use It, It’s Simple

Shop, sell or share your skills in three steps.

For members

  1. Create a free account and set your city so results are local to you.
  2. Discover products, shops, restaurants and events.
  3. Buy directly, and keep track of it all in your dashboard.
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For vendors & shop owners

  1. Open a shop or claim your existing listing in the directory.
  2. List products with photos, prices and delivery options.
  3. Receive orders, ship them, and grow with customers from the community.
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The Problem

The Information Exists. The Ecosystem Doesn’t.

Moving to a new city can mean starting almost from zero. myLokaal brings the people, communities, businesses, events and opportunities around you into one connected place.

People

Connect with people who share your interests and experiences.

Communities

Discover and join local communities, groups and initiatives.

Businesses

Explore restaurants, shops, services and local businesses.

Events

Find what's happening around you and take part.

Opportunities

Create pathways to local activity and economic opportunity.

The Vision

A World Where Nobody Has to Start From Zero

myLokaal aims to become a connected network of local communities, where people can discover their surroundings, build relationships, participate in local life and contribute to the places they call home.

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The Team

Built by Expats,
for Expats

Our team is united by a shared vision.

Want to join us? We'd love to have you build this with us, reach out