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  • David Snyder

    I like being connected to people all over the world, especially to other expats in Suriname and its neighbouring states in South America.

InterNations – Connecting Swiss living in Suriname

Are you looking for fellow Swiss in Suriname? 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 the upper Coppename River watershed together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Suriname or still residing at home in Switzerland to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Suriname 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 Suriname, hailing from all across Switzerland - from Bern, over Geneva to Zurich.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Meet other Swiss at our events in Suriname

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

Let's get together and enjoy Big Tex burgers and much more. Of course we will enjoy some drinks, some treats by Big Tex and great people. If you are new to the community in Suriname, we would love to
Let's learn something new together. Join us at our next event, a crash course on making sushi with the Chef from the sushi restaurant Sakura at the Courtyard by Marriott. Class is free and from 19:00
Jun 10, 2023, 12:00 AM
7 attendees
It is that time again for some good conversations and drinks. Next meeting spot is Moments. Moments is a restaurant located in the south of Paramaribo. Surrounded by greenery, nice breeze and a rela
Apr 2, 2023, 12:00 AM
14 attendees
It has been a while since we hosted an event. In the past months, we have seen some new arrivals in town and this is the event to meet up with them. If you are new to Suriname you will want to come an

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    From Switzerland, living in Paramaribo
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    From Switzerland, living in Paramaribo

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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.

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Receive Information and Tips about Suriname from Swiss Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Suriname 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 Surinamese culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Swiss in Suriname, living in Paramaribo, Paranam, Albina and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwiss in Paramaribo.

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 Suriname.
  • Receive and share advice in our Suriname Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for rösti in Paramaribo...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Suriname to find institutions like the nearest Swiss embassy and many others.

From the upper Coppename River watershed to the historical centre of the capital district, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Swiss expats in Suriname.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swiss in Suriname

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Suriname. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Surinamese its variety of ethnic food (mostly Javanese-inspired), to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Paramaribo's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the bird and monkey paradise at Raleighvallen, the vast Surinamese Rainforest, and other impressive landmarks across Suriname.

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 Suriname!

  • David Snyder

    I like being connected to people all over the world, especially to other expats in Suriname and its neighbouring states in South America.

  • Diana Anhaus-Brey

    Getting around in Paramaribo is challenging if you don't know the city. InterNations quickly helped me discover the best locations.

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