Idea collection
Things you can do together
Sometimes what is missing is not the time but the idea. We have gathered together what you can experience in company – from a quick turn around the block to an evening that runs longer than planned. Sorted by mood, with in-depth pieces and 108 activities in all to click through. Pick something that suits you; the good company for it you will find here.
Out in the fresh air
Movement, nature, and conversations that start all by themselves.
for twoThe Sunday walk – why the simplest idea is often the best
No programme, no admission fee, no pressure. Why a Sunday walk is the most underrated way to really get to know someone.
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for everyoneHiking without joining a club
You want to get out into nature, but not on your own – and not by signing up to a club either? There is a relaxed middle way.
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for everyoneThe photo walk: seeing your own town with fresh eyes
Camera or phone in hand and off you go – a photo walk suddenly makes the familiar interesting. And in a group it is twice the fun.
Keep readingfor everyoneA day out without a car of your own
No car, but you still want to get out into the countryside? With trains, a bike and a little planning you get further than you think – and with others along it is cheaper and more sociable.
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in a groupA picnic in the park that is more than sandwiches on a blanket
A blanket, a bit of food, a good spot on the grass – and an afternoon stretches out very pleasantly. How to make a picnic run itself.
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for everyoneRediscovering your own town on foot
You do not have to travel to discover something. A deliberate wander through a district you usually only pass through feels like a small holiday.
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Getting moving
Sport and activity – including for everyone who hasn’t done any in a long while.
for everyoneFinding a hobby as an adult – no lists, no soul-searching
The problem is rarely the choice. It is the idea that you have to know in advance what suits you. Three questions that get further than any list of ideas.
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for everyoneThe after-work bike ride: clearing your head after a long day
Onto the bike after work rather than onto the sofa – ideally not alone. How an after-work ride becomes a fixed ritual.
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for everyoneLearning to dance without a regular partner
You would love to dance, but there is nobody at your side? There have long been classes designed for exactly that.
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for everyoneYour first running group – as a complete beginner
You want to run but do not dare join a group of finely tuned athletes? Beginner-friendly running groups exist for exactly this.
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for everyoneYoga for beginners: your first class, with no contortions
You do not have to be flexible to take up yoga – you become flexible through it. How to get started, and why it is easier in a group.
Keep readingCulture & curiosity
Theatre, museums, concerts – the kind of evening you talk about afterwards.
on your ownGoing to a museum alone – and still not being lonely
Nobody to take along? A museum visit is one of the finest things you can deliberately do on your own – and sometimes you are not on your own for long.
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on your ownGoing to the cinema when there is nobody to take along
You are looking forward to the film – you are just missing the company. Why going to the cinema alone is no tragedy, and how the evening can still turn sociable.
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on your ownGoing to a concert on your own
Your favourite band is playing but nobody has time? Do not let the evening pass you by – going to a concert alone has an appeal all of its own.
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in a groupYour first karaoke night – singing badly brings people together
Karaoke thrives on nobody being perfect. That is precisely why it is one of the most liberating and funniest evenings a group can have.
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for twoGoing to the theatre together – no season ticket, no prior knowledge
Theatre has a reputation for being complicated and exclusive. In fact an evening at the theatre, for two or in a group, is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
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Quiet & cosy
Small occasions where people get a little closer.
on your ownEating out alone – how the first evening gets easier
A table for one feels like a stage to a lot of people. Why the unease is so widespread, and which tricks turn the evening into a habit.
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in a groupA board game night for grown-ups: more than snakes and ladders
A table, a few games, something to nibble – and suddenly the evening is over. Why game nights bring people together so well, and how to start one yourself.
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in a groupStarting a regulars’ table of your own – easier than you think
No suitable meet-up nearby? Then start one. A regulars’ table is the lowest-threshold way to get out among people on a regular basis.
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in a groupPub quiz: arrive as two, leave as a team
A quiz night at the pub is sociability with conversation built in – and the best proof that you do not have to be a general-knowledge genius to enjoy yourself.
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for twoA wander round the flea market – the underrated date
Rummaging, haggling, marvelling at curious finds: a wander round a flea market is entertainment and getting to know each other in one – with no admission fee and no pressure.
Keep readingMeeting people
Occasions where strangers turn into familiar faces.
for everyoneMaking friends as an adult – why it gets harder and what helps
At twenty it all happened by itself. At forty you have to organise it. What actually changes, and which routes still work.
Keep readingfor everyoneNew in the city – how to find your feet in the first months
The flat is sorted, the commute works. And the evenings are quiet. A realistic plan for the first six months.
Keep readingfor everyoneWhat helps against loneliness – an honest look
Loneliness is more common than most people think, and it has little to do with the number of contacts. What eases the day, what holds long term, and when it needs more.
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in a groupCooking together with people you barely know
Nothing breaks the ice as fast as a mountain of vegetables chopped together. Why cooking is the most sociable thing you can do.
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for twoFinding a language exchange partner who sticks around
Learning a language and getting to know someone at the same time – a language exchange is both. How to find one that does not fizzle out after three meetings.
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for everyoneGoing to a wine tasting without knowing anything about wine
You do not have to be a connoisseur to enjoy a wine tasting – quite the opposite. Why beginners in particular feel at home there.
Keep readingfor everyoneVolunteering: doing good and meeting people along the way
Getting involved and finding company at the same time – volunteering is the most underrated way to settle into a town.
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in a groupSunday brunch as a way to meet new people
A long, leisurely meal, unhurried conversation, no clock ticking – Sunday brunch is made for getting to know new faces in relaxed company.
Keep readingin a groupStarting a book club that does not fizzle out after three meetings
Reading is a solitary business; talking about it is not. How to set up a reading group that lasts – and brings together people who like to think.
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in a groupOrganising a barbecue that people remember
A grill, a few side dishes, a mild evening – that is all it takes for a sociable summer night. How to set it up so that everyone feels at home.
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You have the idea – we have the people
Nothing quite right? Then start a meet-up of your own. One sentence on what and when is enough – whoever fancies it will sign up.
Before you start, it is worth a look at Which meet-ups suit us and Safety & protection.