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.

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Andrey Vasilyev

Andrey Vasilyev

I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Basel

16,174
members in Basel
1,042
American members
19
monthly events
19
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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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.

Connect and Exchange
Connect and Exchange
This time we just want to hang out, maybe share some business experiences etc. :) Everybody is welcomed! Looking forward!
This time we just want to hang out, maybe share some business experiences etc. :) Everybody is welcomed! Looking forward!
Deep Relaxation With Sound Bath
Deep Relaxation With Sound Bath
Deep Relaxation with Sound Bath Experience a gentle but yet powerful therapeutic and restorative process to nurture your mind and body; to release stress, clutter, and mental fatigue; or become more connected with yourself and just experience a very deep relaxation. This experience is brought to y
Deep Relaxation with Sound Bath Experience a gentle but yet powerful therapeutic and restorative process to nurture your mind and body; to release stress, clutter, and mental fatigue; or become more connected with yourself and just experience a very deep relaxation. This experience is brought to y
Schluchsee Lake Tour (walk/bike)
Schluchsee Lake Tour (walk/bike)
Biking/Walking (18 km) ride around the Schluchsee lake. very beautiful and peaceful. Bikers welcome. They can make a longer tour while others walk. Tour map : https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/10995473?ref=wsd Hello, 1 – Would you come with your bike ? I'd like to know who else will do. Please r
Biking/Walking (18 km) ride around the Schluchsee lake. very beautiful and peaceful. Bikers welcome. They can make a longer tour while others walk. Tour map : https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/10995473?ref=wsd Hello, 1 – Would you come with your bike ? I'd like to know who else will do. Please r
Thursday Drinks
Thursday Drinks
Let’s unwind and catch up over a drink! Venue: (...) Protected content (...) Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 Time: 20:00 - 23:00 Join us for a relaxed evening filled with good vibes, laughter, and great company. Feel free to bring friends — the more, the merrier!
Let’s unwind and catch up over a drink! Venue: (...) Protected content (...) Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 Time: 20:00 - 23:00 Join us for a relaxed evening filled with good vibes, laughter, and great company. Feel free to bring friends — the more, the merrier!

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

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!

Cultural Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Happy Hour Group
Happy Hour Group
Women Only Group
Women Only Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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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!

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