- Brian Norris
We were urgently looking for an English-speaking doctor in Addis Ababa - a fellow expat then gave us a recommendation via InterNations.
InterNations – Connecting Swiss living in Ethiopia
Are you looking for fellow Swiss in Ethiopia? Do you need advice and tips from your Swiss countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Swiss expats to discover attractions like a land full of natural contrasts, with waterfalls and hot springs together?
Whether you are already living as an expat in Ethiopia or still residing at home in Switzerland to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Ethiopia provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Swiss expats in Ethiopia, hailing from all across Switzerland - from Bern, over Geneva to Zurich.
Meet other Swiss at our events in Ethiopia
Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Swiss in Ethiopia
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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 InterNations Groups 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 Swiss to share your hobbies with
Receive Information and Tips about Ethiopia from Swiss Expats
Obviously, embarking on expat life in Ethiopia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Swiss compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Ethiopian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Swiss in Ethiopia, living in Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mekele and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwiss in Addis Ababa.
So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swiss food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Swiss InterNations Community:
- Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Switzerland in Ethiopia.
- Receive and share advice in our Ethiopia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for rösti in Addis Ababa...
- Browse the InterNations Places database for Ethiopia to find institutions like the nearest Swiss embassy and many others.
From a land full of natural contrasts, with waterfalls and hot springs to some of Africa's highest mountains and largest caves, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Swiss expats in Ethiopia.
Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swiss in Ethiopia
Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Ethiopia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Ethiopian doro wat, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Addis Ababa's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the largest outdoor market in the world, the stunning beauty of Bale Mountains National Park, and other impressive landmarks across Ethiopia.
This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Switzerland and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in Ethiopia!
- Brian Norris
We were urgently looking for an English-speaking doctor in Addis Ababa - a fellow expat then gave us a recommendation via InterNations.
- Maria Borges
Expat living here in Ethiopia is hard sometimes, particularly as a woman. The introduction to InterNations made my life a lot easier.
