Welcome to the St. Gallen Community for Expats!

Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni, and welcome to InterNations St. Gallen. As a community designed to serve expats in St. Gallen and around the world, InterNations is here to make transitioning into your new life easier. Whether you're about to arrive or you're already in the city, our members are here to answer your most important questions. You may want information on factors like languages, the cost of rent, or healthcare. You'll soon find that St. Gallen is a multilingual hotspot, rent isn't always budget-friendly, but living outside the immediate area helps, and that local healthcare is excellent.

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Andrey Vasilyev

Andrey Vasilyev

I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in St Gallen

1,157
members in St Gallen
20+
different nationalities
4
available expat forums
1
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in St. Gallen

Attend our monthly events and activities for St. Gallen expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations St. Gallen - Bling Bling Christmas Party
Hello, Dear Members! 2025 is coming to an end. Let’s celebrate our year-end party with some, anything goes quirky, funny Christmas costumes. Take out those ugly but must-have Christmas pullovers that we allowed to wear during this festive season. A prize awaits the winner! Look forward to a chee
Hello, Dear Members! 2025 is coming to an end. Let’s celebrate our year-end party with some, anything goes quirky, funny Christmas costumes. Take out those ugly but must-have Christmas pullovers that we allowed to wear during this festive season. A prize awaits the winner! Look forward to a chee
Hafenweihnacht Lindau
Hafenweihnacht Lindau
Hoi zäme, I would like to invite you to join me for Hafenweihnacht in Lindau. I would like to take the ferry from Rorschach to Lindau and then stroll through the market and around Lindau. Schedule: (...) Protected content (...) Ich freue mich einen einen schönen Tag mit euch. Nicht CH/EU Bürger
Hoi zäme, I would like to invite you to join me for Hafenweihnacht in Lindau. I would like to take the ferry from Rorschach to Lindau and then stroll through the market and around Lindau. Schedule: (...) Protected content (...) Ich freue mich einen einen schönen Tag mit euch. Nicht CH/EU Bürger

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Connect with Like-Minded Expatriates in St. Gallen

From Ethiopia, living in St. Gallen

From Ethiopia, living in St. Gallen


From Morocco, living in St. Gallen

From Morocco, living in St. Gallen


From Brazil, living in St. Gallen

From Brazil, living in St. Gallen


From Brazil, living in St. Gallen

From Brazil, living in St. Gallen


From Brazil, living in St. Gallen

From Brazil, living in St. Gallen


From Brazil, living in St. Gallen

From Brazil, living in St. Gallen


From Brazil, living in St. Gallen

From Brazil, living in St. Gallen


From Canada, living in St. Gallen

From Canada, living in St. Gallen


From Canada, living in St. Gallen

From Canada, living in St. Gallen


From Canada, living in St. Gallen

From Canada, living in St. Gallen

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in St Gallen - or learn something new!

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Sports Group
Sports Group

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Additional Information on Life in St. Gallen

Complete with valleys and history that can rival anything found elsewhere in Europe, St. Gallen is a tucked away in the northern quarters of Switzerland. Popular municipalities in the canton include Thal and Monsnang, as well as the areas immediately surrounding the university. While the textile industry continues to be one of the most popular industries, those seeking employment in insurance or further education are also at an advantage. If you have a young family, not only will you benefit from the safe nature of the area, you can take advantage of the International School St. Gallen for your child's education.

InterNations: The Easiest Way to Grow Your Expat Network in St. Gallen

At InterNations, our unique community is here to answer your most important questions before you embark on life as an expatriate in St. Gallen. Whether you want to know more about finding a local apartment, rental prices in the area, or how to start a business, our members will point you in the right direction. All we ask is that you engage in our community with a little "netiquette" and a lot of passion. Once you've found your feet, why not come along to one of our regular events? They act as an excellent opportunity to meet our members, or you can try one of the activities they organize themselves. From wine tasting sessions to local walks, the InterNations members introduce lots of chances to explore the area, making your life as an expatriate in St. Gallen effortlessly enjoyable.

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