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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 st■ 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!

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.

Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM
69 attendees
Let's enjoy the wide range of beverages and Latin culinary delicacies, including seafood as well as empanadas, that the El Cevichero venue offers ! Free finger food like hummus with fresh baguette an
Hello Everyone For the scary movies and October month fan, this party is for you. I would like to welcome you all to the 2024 HALLOWEEN PARTY at Murano Restaurant. So it's time to have that hallowe
Nov 5, 2024, 6:30 PM
5 attendees
Hi, Newcomers in Basel! We will soon have our 14th Event to welcome you to Basel and to the InterNations Community. Come to this event and make some new friends and have a few drinks in a very relax
Dear Basel Community, I would like to invite you all to an after-work with a welcome drink in Baltazar Bar! Around 21h a DJ starts playing and we can all dance and enjoy the Dancefloor:) Feel free

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  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Basel
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Basel
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Basel
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Basel
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Basel

Meet other Americans in Basel

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Switzerland’s second-largest economic center, Basel can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Basel? 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 Basel’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the “Cultural Capital of Switzerland” has to offer, from the Middle Bridge across the Rhine to the Spalentor, one of the three remaining city gates dating back to 1400, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Basel and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Basel.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Basel and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Basel Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Basel at Our Events

Our community in Basel is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Basel’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Basel!