- Andrey Vasilyev
I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.
51ԹϺ– Uniting Americans living in Switzerland
Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in Switzerland? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the mountain resort of Zermatt?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Switzerland or are still living in the United States of America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺSwitzerland offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in Switzerland, coming from all corners of United States of America - from New York City, over Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.
Meet other Americans at our events in Switzerland
Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Americans in Switzerland
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Americans to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Switzerland from American Expats
Of course, expat living in Switzerland is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Swiss way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Switzerland, residing in Zurich, Geneva, Bern and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Zurich or Americans in Geneva.
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in Switzerland.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Switzerland Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get st￭ turkey in Geneva.
- Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Switzerland to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.
From the mountain resort of Zermatt to Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Switzerland.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Switzerland
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Switzerland. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Swiss rösti, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zurich’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the pleasant waterfront of Lake Lugano as well as other beautiful landmarks in Switzerland.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Switzerland!
- 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
At the first 51ԹϺevent that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.
