Real people. Here, now.

Good company might be closer than you think.

See who nearby would like to grab a coffee, take a walk, share dinner or simply enjoy a good conversation.

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Free to use · You choose when others can see you

Two people having a relaxed conversation in a hotel bar
Hotel bar · Amsterdam
Free for a drink

Two people nearby · available until 21:30

01Made for meeting in person

02For all kinds of social plans

03You stay in control

When you would welcome some company

You’re already in the same place. Folkvio helps you say hello.

Perhaps you have just checked into a hotel, have a free afternoon in a new city or find yourself alone between conference sessions. Folkvio shows you who else would like to meet right now.

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Coffee nearby

Find someone who feels like taking a break too.

02

A walk together

See a new part of the city with someone else.

03

Dinner with company

Turn a free evening into a table for two or more.

How Folkvio works

A simple way to go from nearby to hello.

1

Share what you feel like doing

Choose an activity, a place and how long you’re free.

2

See who’s around

Find people at the same venue or close by who are also available.

3

Say hello

Send an invitation. If they accept, agree where to meet and enjoy the moment.

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YOUR INVITATION

Let people know you’re available.

People at the same place can find you once you start.

MEETING ATThe Hoxton · Amsterdam3 people are currently available here
DinnerDrinksWalkCulture
1 hour2 hours
Two people of different generations talking during a city walk

Made for real life

Spend less time on your phone and more time together.

You decide when you are visible and for how long. When the time is up, your availability disappears automatically. Folkvio is there to get a real conversation started, then gets out of the way.

You decide what happens next

Open to company and always in control.

Meeting someone new should feel easy and reassuring. Folkvio gives you a clear choice at every step, from the first invitation until after you meet.

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Visible when you choose

You decide when others can see you and for how long.

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Both people say yes

You can only chat after the other person accepts your invitation.

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Approximate location only

Others can tell that you’re nearby, but never exactly where you are.

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Help when you need it

Block or report someone at any time. Folkvio also encourages meeting in public.

Folkvio for hospitality

Help guests meet where they already feel welcome.

Hotels, hostels and shared spaces can introduce guests to one another through a simple QR code. Venues receive useful, anonymous insights while guest activity stays private.

See what Folkvio offers venues
Meet people staying here tonight.QR code for www.folkvio.com

FAQ

Good to know before you start.

Is Folkvio a dating app?+

No. Folkvio is for anyone who would enjoy some company right now. A coffee, walk, meal or conversation is enough.

Can people see my exact location?+

No. People only see that you are at the same venue or somewhere nearby.

What if nobody is available?+

Availability depends on who is nearby at that moment. Folkvio starts at selected venues to help people discover it together.

How long do I stay visible?+

Only for as long as you choose. Your availability ends automatically at the time you set.

Your next good conversation could begin here.

Meet people, out there.

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