
Meet people. See Sweden. Make it home
Experience culture, community, trips and activities. Run by students, for students - whether you are exchange, full-time or a local, come join us!
- 200+Members at Lund University
- ~50Activities a year
- 45Countries in the network
Your international community in Lund
Hej! We are ESN Lund – Students helping students to thrive during their time abroad. We welcome all students – whether you are on exchange, doing your Master’s, PhD or are a local student, come join us! We aim at making the experiences of international students in Lund the best possible as well as foster internationalization at home by bringing Swedish and international students together.
As part of the largest student organisation in Europe, ESN Lund is your gateway to an incredible international student experience. We organise a wide range of activities – from social gatherings and cultural excursions to parties and trips – all designed to help you connect, explore, and feel at home in Sweden.
Discover What’s Next at ESN Lund
Explore unforgettable events and essential updates from ESN Lund, designed to help you make friends, create memories, and enhance your international experience.
ESN eventWed 14 Oct · 18:00–19:30Yoga with ESNWith so much happening around us, it's easy to forget to slow down and be present. Between lectures, deadlines, and everyday responsibilities, giving yourself a little time to recharge can make all the difference 🌸
Every Wednesday, take a break from the rush and reconnect with yourself through yoga. Gentle movement, mindful breathing, and a peaceful atmosphere may be just what you need to bring a little more balance to your week 🧘
A little reminder: If you register but later realize you can't make it, please make sure to cancel your registration. That way, someone else can join us! 💚 Take a deep breath, leave the day's worries behind, and enjoy a mindful moment together. ✨HighlightsHemgardenFree
ESN eventThu 15 Oct · 17:30–19:30Board Games NightRoll the dice and join us for the night of games and fun! 🎲 ✨ 🥳 Come over for an evening packed with games, laughs and new friends.
We’ve got fika and a wide variety of board games covered. 🌟☕️🍪HighlightsHemgården (Lunds Ungdoms & Hemgård)Free
Internal EventsFri 16 Oct · 14:00 → Sun 18 OctCottage Weekend [volunteers only]Did I hear „COTTAGE WEEKEND“?!
This is our traditional way of saying „thanks for being amazing!“ to all our fellow ESN volunteers 😇
Games, canoeing, sauna, cooking together.... And we'll top it with a Sittning on Saturday evening
So what are you waiting for? Join us!
The ticket includes accommodation (2 nights) and a full board of meals (2x dinner, 2x lunch, 2x breakfast)
We as a section pay for the cottage rent - the tickets cover the food and bevarage cost. Active volunteers (15 activity points and above) have an even bigger discount!
More information will come soon (announced in the Council Chat)HighlightsHallaskog, Höör, Höör
Sport
Sat 17 Oct · 12:00–13:00Badminton & New Friends 🏸🏸 Want to play badminton but don’t have anyone to go with? Come meet your next playing partners.
Join us at Victoriastadion in Lund for friendly games and a chance to meet new people. Our Mix & Match format means you’ll rotate throughout the session, playing with different partners and opponents.
All levels are welcome. Come solo or bring a friend! Your athme host will welcome you and organize the matches, so it’s easy to join in from your first game.
🧭 Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in and a short warm-up
✅ Rackets & shuttlecocks provided
💳 Pay directly by card/bank payment or use athme coins from your wallet
🔄 If the event is cancelled or there aren’t enough players, your payment is refunded as athme coins to your wallet
❌ Cancel at least 24 hours before the event for a refund as athme coins
🚫 Late cancellations and no-shows aren’t refunded
⚠️ In an emergency, email [email protected] and we’ll review your situation
📲 WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H15Hr3C8VcwIgv1eHsLXuf?mode=gi_t
Book your spot. We’ll bring the rackets, shuttlecocks, and people to play with!HighlightsExternal EventsVictoriastadion40 athme coins (≈60 SEK)
Members pay less — automatically
149 kr for your stay: member prices and members-only events, applied to your account automatically, plus an ESNcard with 1 500+ discounts across Europe. Open to every international student, not just Erasmus.
What being part of ESN Lund gets you
One card, a team of volunteers and a calendar that starts the day you arrive.
- Become Part of the ESN FamilyConnect instantly with hundreds of international and local students in our WhatsApp & Discord Community. Want to make an even bigger impact and gain valuable experience? Consider joining our dedicated volunteer team!
- Your Guide to Life in LundNavigating a new city is exciting! We’ve put together essential tips on finding accommodation, understanding public transport, and discovering the best local spots, cafes, and restaurants.
- Smart Savings, Endless AdventuresThe ESNcard is your key to exclusive discounts on travel, accommodation, culture, and more, both locally in Lund and across Europe. It’s available for all international students, not just Erasmus!
Ways to spend your semester
Many per semesterExperience SkåneCity trips, nature parks, hikes and culture - we'll show you the local gems. Fun activities in Lund and Malmö
Every semesterLapland, Iceland, FjordsExplore the Nordics with us through our partner Timetravels. Activities, accomodation, travel, equipment - all arranged for you.
Every monthCopenhagen PubcrawlsOur signature event. 4 bars, 2 competing groups, 1 evening full of fun challenges in a vibrant city.
Twice a yearCottage WeekendFor volunteers by volunteers. Run the events instead of attending them, join our team and enjoy this experience
Every semesterParties and sittningsNation nights, international dinners and the parties that end up as the pictures everybody keeps.
Every second weekBoard games and fikaThe lowest-effort thing we run: drop in at the office, drink coffee, play something. No sign-up.
Through the termErasmus in SchoolsVisit a local classroom and talk about where you are from. A way to see Lund beyond the student bubble.
Connect with other internationals
You will know somebody by the end of week one. Connect with hundreds of internationals in our WhatsApp. It is where the question about the personnummer queue at eleven at night, where furniture get resold, bike get fixed and where half the plans for a Saturday are made.
Where to start
New in Town?
ESN Lund prepared a special program for all newly arrived students as part of the university’s orientation weeks!
From last semester
Come and say hello
Come by during office hours to pick up your ESNcard, buy merch, pay for a membership in person, or ask us anything at all. No appointment needed.
Regular opening hours
Monday
15:15–17:00
Wednesday
17:15–18:00
Friday
10:15–12:00
Upcoming office dates
Current week (42)
- Monday12.1015:15–17:00
- Wednesday14.10Today17:15–18:00
- Friday16.1010:15–12:00
Next week (43)
- Monday19.1015:15–17:00
- Wednesday21.1017:15–18:00
- Friday23.1010:15–12:00
Week of 26 Oct (44)
- Monday26.1015:15–17:00
- Wednesday28.1017:15–18:00
- Friday30.1010:15–12:00
General questions
Is ESN only for Erasmus students?
No, we welcome all international and Swedish students!


















