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  • Join exciting events and groups for expats

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

Welcome to Our Network of Expats in Switzerland!

Grüezi and a warm welcome to our local expat communities in Switzerland! InterNations is a global network of expats and global minds dedicated to making your life abroad easier. If you have any questions or concerns about making the move to the country, then you can call on your new network of experienced expats. You may be interested to ask, “what's the education system like in Switzerland?”,“how much does it cost to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Geneva?”, or “how expensive is it to live in Zurich?”. Whatever you need to know, our experienced expat community will be able to help you and answer your questions. So join InterNations today and start networking and interacting. The vast network of expats in Switzerland has years of experience living abroad and are more than happy to impart their knowledge.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Join Our Online and In-Person Events in Switzerland

Attend our many events to get to know like-minded expats, both in Switzerland and around the world! Our new online events even let you find connection and inspiration without leaving your home.

Hey Karaoke Fans! We found another karaoke event before the year end in a sweet town nearer to Geneva than Lausanne. Looking for some adventure? How about our Geneva-based friends – can you join us
Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 PM
6 attendees
Another great night with DJ Claudio Matteo at Atlantis Must be at least 40 to enter (or look older than you are 🤪) You can buy tickets at the door
Dec 21, 2024, 9:30 AM
1 attendee
Join us for an exhilarating one-day ski day at Anzère Station. We’ll spend the day enjoying the slopes, the fresh mountain air, and the company of fellow adventurers. We’ll cap off the day with warm d
Dec 21, 2024, 9:30 AM
11 attendees
Arosa-Lenzerheide ski area looks most promising right now; let's hope it will get even better till the next weekend so we can finally hit the slopes! - Join whatsapp and confirm you are coming (and s

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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 Switzerland - or learn something new!

Share your hobbies and interests with expats in Switzerland

Embark on Your Life as an Expat in Switzerland

Switzerland may not have a coastline, but it has plenty of leisure activities, as the central European home to the mountainous high peaks of the Alps. Its exciting hiking trails and ski resorts are world famous. Its cities are also world-renowned, from the commercial hub of Zurich to the bohemian diplomatic Geneva. Most expats move to Switzerland for its banking and finance industries, as well as its chocolates. Switzerland's major cities have been praised for their excellent infrastructure and it was voted as the fourth best place for expats to live in the InterNations Expats Insider survey. Switzerland was also voted as the safest place to live, and as the country with the best travel and transportation and the country that offers the highest quality of life. Excellent living conditions and safe cities no doubt contributed to the results. Its strong economy draws expats from all over the world with low employment, a skilled labor force, and the highest per capita GDP in the world. Switzerland was also voted as the best country for expat education, so it is great for families.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Qatar or Saudi Arabia, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Find Like-Minded People to Share Your Adventure in Switzerland With

In order to become a member of InterNations, all of those interested go through an approval process to ensure we uphold the high quality of our network. This way, you can rest easy that all of your interactions on InterNations, both online and offline, will be conducted in a safe environment. Once you have joined InterNations you will have instant access to the groups and events taking place in Switzerland. From Geneva's jazz lovers to Zurich's dancing and Latin clubs, if you have a hobby or interest that you are keen to start or continue you can do it through InterNations. And what's great about these groups is that you get to meet lots of like-minded expats that know exactly what you are going through and will be able to support you on your journey in Switzerland. To meet a wide range of international people with fascinating stories to share, you can also attend our larger community-wide social events.