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InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Basel

Hello to all Americans in Basel! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Basel? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Basel which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Basel has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Basel, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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

1,042

American members

monthly events

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Connect at Our Events in Basel

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Basel. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Basel. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Basel.

Popcorn & Style Night - the Most Iconic Fashion Movie Is Back

6. May 2026, 20:30

2 attendees

Join me for a girls’ night out with Devil Wears Prada 2 💋👠 🗓 Date: 6th May 🕣 Time: 20:30 📍 Location: (...) Protected content (...) 🎬 Movie details: English audio with German & French subtitles See you there!

Let’s Date Wine!!!

7. May 2026, 18:00

5 attendees

Join us for the WINE DATE event on 07th of May at the “Kleines Klingental” museum. The event will have more than 30 winemakers/merchants. That means: a lot of wine to check and taste and buy! From classic to “funky” styles of wines. Event is from 15:00 to 21:00, and we could meet up around 18:00 at

Drinks, Chats and Karaoke

7. May 2026, 20:00

8 attendees

Valhalla Bar is not your normal place. It’s a Viking bar and focuses on hard rock, punk and metal when there are live bands. But it is always a place for everyone - all ages, all genders, all musical tastes. Thursday night starting at 22;00 is karaoke. I love because you get everything from death m

InterNations Basel Official Event @ Baltazar Bar

8. May 2026, 19:30

59 attendees

Dear Basel Community, Spring is finally HERE :)) so I would like to invite you all to an after-work with a welcome drink in Baltazar :) Around 21:00 a DJ starts playing and we can all dance and enjoy the Dancefloor:) Feel free to invite your friends to enjoy the music, dance; laugh and socialize

Want to meet other Americans at our events?

Our Global Partners

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!