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  • Meet Italians in Basel

  • Get information in our Basel guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Basel

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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.

InterNations - A Place for Italians in Basel

Buongiorno to all of our Italians in Basel! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Italian expats in Basel? Are you looking for advice from other Italians, e.g. which bars in Basel will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for minestrone?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Basel. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Italian expats, coming from Rome, Napoli, Milan and all regions of Italy.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Basel

16,174
members in Basel
989
Italian members
19
monthly events
19
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Italians at our events in Basel

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Italians in Basel.

Apr 18, 2025, 7:00 PM
62 attendees
Dear Basel Community, I would like to invite you all to an after-work with a welcome drink in Baltazar Bar to celebrate the new days of springs 2025 :) Around 21:00 a DJ starts playing and we can al
May 31, 2025, 1:45 PM
5 attendees
Our next ✨🔥🍗🎶 BBQ & 🎸 Music 🎶 + 💃🏼 Latin Dance 🕺🏻✨🍖🌽 will happen 🌤️: Sa. 31. 05. 13:45 onwards 😉 Join & share the group to keep yourself updated: Meeting Point: (...) Protected conte

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Why Italian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From Italy, living in Basel
  • Community Member
    From Italy, living in Basel
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    From Italy, living in Basel
  • Community Member
    From Italy, living in Basel
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    From Italy, living in Basel

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Italians to share your hobbies with

Italian Expats in Basel Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Italian expats in Basel exchange experiences and tips to support each other. the "Cultural Capital of Switzerland" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Basel’s Italian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Italian expats in Basel.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Basel to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Italians in Basel at Our Events

Our community in Basel is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Basel’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Italian expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Italy in your local community as well as Italians in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Italians living in Basel!