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InterNations – Uniting Swiss living in the USA

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in the United States? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest?

Whether you have settled as an expat in the USA or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations the USA 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 Swiss expats in the USA, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

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Brian Norris

Brian Norris

When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

Caroline Stiles

Caroline Stiles

In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Swiss at our events in the United States

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

Rooftop Happy Hour 🍻🥂🍸
Rooftop Happy Hour 🍻🥂🍸
Join us as we celebrate 19 years of InterNations with a special evening at Bonne Vie Café & Bistro in Washington, D.C. We’ll be gathering on the beautiful rooftop garden terrace for a relaxed evening of cocktails, French-inspired bites, and great company. Come celebrate this special milestone, me
Join us as we celebrate 19 years of InterNations with a special evening at Bonne Vie Café & Bistro in Washington, D.C. We’ll be gathering on the beautiful rooftop garden terrace for a relaxed evening of cocktails, French-inspired bites, and great company. Come celebrate this special milestone, me
Polish Festival September 2026
Polish Festival September 2026
What to Expect Authentic Food: Traditional Polish dishes like pierogi, golabki (stuffed cabbage rolls), kielbasa, and Polish beer. Live Entertainment: Live music and traditional Polish folk dancing. Family Activities: Fall festival fun and activities suited for all ages.
What to Expect Authentic Food: Traditional Polish dishes like pierogi, golabki (stuffed cabbage rolls), kielbasa, and Polish beer. Live Entertainment: Live music and traditional Polish folk dancing. Family Activities: Fall festival fun and activities suited for all ages.
Oktoberfeast Tasting Stroll
Oktoberfeast Tasting Stroll
Come join your fellow foodies as it is ime to lay out the lederhosen and break out the dirndl! (It’s stein o’clock somewhere, after all!) We invite you to toast with a “Prost!” and join us for a spaetzle occasion as we celebrate the flavors of Oktoberfest. This is a FREE tasting stroll complete wit
Come join your fellow foodies as it is ime to lay out the lederhosen and break out the dirndl! (It’s stein o’clock somewhere, after all!) We invite you to toast with a “Prost!” and join us for a spaetzle occasion as we celebrate the flavors of Oktoberfest. This is a FREE tasting stroll complete wit
Encore: Friday Night Upscale-Casual Dining & Music Event
Come dine and bond over friendships and music that connects us, as we welcome the beginning of Fall! This is a Friday evening dining & music event - starting with a Michelin dining venue - that you don’t want to miss. Dining & music enrich and deepen our connections. Join us 09/18 @ 7:00 pm for a
Come dine and bond over friendships and music that connects us, as we welcome the beginning of Fall! This is a Friday evening dining & music event - starting with a Michelin dining venue - that you don’t want to miss. Dining & music enrich and deepen our connections. Join us 09/18 @ 7:00 pm for a

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Why Swiss 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 Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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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.

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Sports Club Group
Sports Club Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Find Tips and Advice on the USA from Swiss Expats

Of course, expat living in the USA is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swiss is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the American way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Swiss in the USA, residing in Washington D.C., New York City, Los Angeles and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in New York or Swiss in Miami.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swiss food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the American InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Switzerland in the USA.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our the USA Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get rösti in New York City.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for the USA to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss embassy.

From the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest to the picturesque landscapes of the South, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swiss expats in the USA.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss in the USA

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the USA. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional American stuffed turkey, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Washington D.C.’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the gabled churches and small towns of New England as well as other beautiful landmarks in the USA.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in the USA!

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