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Welcome to the St. Gallen Community for Expats!

Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni, and welcome to InterNations St. Gallen. As a community designed to serve expats in St. Gallen and around the world, InterNations is here to make transitioning into your new life easier. Whether you're about to arrive or you're already in the city, our members are here to answer your most important questions. You may want information on factors like languages, the cost of rent, or healthcare. You'll soon find that St. Gallen is a multilingual hotspot, rent isn't always budget-friendly, but living outside the immediate area helps, and that local healthcare is excellent.

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

Mar 28, 2024, 6:15 PM
3 attendees
Dear All, Thanks to all those who attended our last gathering. We ate great Indian food at Holi in the old town of St. Gallen! Excellent! Do join us for our upcoming event on Thursday, March 28th!
Jun 27, 2024, 3:00 PM
1 attendee
Hoi zäme, I would like to invite you to join me for the Open-Air St. Gallen 2024 from June 27th to 30th. I have a 4 Day ticket and will be there on Thursday June 27th. Meet me there. Get our ticket at
Jun 28, 2024, 12:00 PM
1 attendee
Hoi zäme, I would like to invite you to join me for the Open-Air St. Gallen 2024 from June 27th to 30th. I have a 4 Day ticket and will be there on Thursday June 27th. Meet me there. Get our ticket he
Jun 29, 2024, 12:00 PM
1 attendee
Hoi zäme, I would like to invite you to join me for the Open-Air St. Gallen 2024 from June 27th to 30th. I have a 4 Day ticket and will be there on Thursday June 27th. Meet me there. Get our ticket at

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Additional Information on Life in St. Gallen

Complete with valleys and history that can rival anything found elsewhere in Europe, St. Gallen is a tucked away in the northern quarters of Switzerland. Popular municipalities in the canton include Thal and Monsnang, as well as the areas immediately surrounding the university. While the textile industry continues to be one of the most popular industries, those seeking employment in insurance or further education are also at an advantage. If you have a young family, not only will you benefit from the safe nature of the area, you can take advantage of the International School St. Gallen for your child's education.

InterNations: The Easiest Way to Grow Your Expat Network in St. Gallen

At InterNations, our unique community is here to answer your most important questions before you embark on life as an expatriate in St. Gallen. Whether you want to know more about finding a local apartment, rental prices in the area, or how to start a business, our members will point you in the right direction. All we ask is that you engage in our community with a little "netiquette" and a lot of passion. Once you've found your feet, why not come along to one of our regular events? They act as an excellent opportunity to meet our members, or you can try one of the activities they organize themselves. From wine tasting sessions to local walks, the InterNations members introduce lots of chances to explore the area, making your life as an expatriate in St. Gallen effortlessly enjoyable.