InterNations - A Place for Australians in Basel

Hello to all of our Australians in Basel! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Australian expats in Basel? Are you looking for advice from other Australians, e.g. which bars in Basel will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for vegemite?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Basel. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Australian expats, coming from Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and all regions of Australia.

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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
179
Australian members
19
monthly events
870
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Australians at our events in Basel

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Australians in Basel.

Melodies From Porgy and Bess
Melodies From Porgy and Bess
The Ensemble Fiacorda offers you a very attractive evening with music by Rossini, Blanc and Gershwin in the (...) Protected content (...) Museum. The concert begins with the popular and joyful overture to Gioachino Rossini's opera, Semiramide. Adolphe Blanc (1828-1885) is rather like a French Ross
The Ensemble Fiacorda offers you a very attractive evening with music by Rossini, Blanc and Gershwin in the (...) Protected content (...) Museum. The concert begins with the popular and joyful overture to Gioachino Rossini's opera, Semiramide. Adolphe Blanc (1828-1885) is rather like a French Ross
InterNations Basel- Brazilian and Portuguese Christmas Warm-Up
🎄 Brazilian & Portuguese Christmas Warm-Up Get ready to kick off the festive season with tropical flair and Iberian charm! Join us for a cozy after-work celebration at O Feijãozinho Restaurant in Basel — where Brazil and Portugal come together in one joyful Christmas vibe! ✨ What to expect: 🎶
🎄 Brazilian & Portuguese Christmas Warm-Up Get ready to kick off the festive season with tropical flair and Iberian charm! Join us for a cozy after-work celebration at O Feijãozinho Restaurant in Basel — where Brazil and Portugal come together in one joyful Christmas vibe! ✨ What to expect: 🎶
Beatles Night Out – Music, Memories & Good Vibes
Beatles Night Out – Music, Memories & Good Vibes
Hey Dancing Queens and Kings! 💃🕺 I’d love to invite you to a fantastic show filled with the legendary music of The Beatles! 🎶✨ 📅 Date: 5th December 2025 📍 Location: (...) Protected content (...) 🎟️ Tickets: Please buy your own ticket. There are still plenty of great seats available, even
Hey Dancing Queens and Kings! 💃🕺 I’d love to invite you to a fantastic show filled with the legendary music of The Beatles! 🎶✨ 📅 Date: 5th December 2025 📍 Location: (...) Protected content (...) 🎟️ Tickets: Please buy your own ticket. There are still plenty of great seats available, even
Exploring Xmas Markets on the Bodensee
Exploring Xmas Markets on the Bodensee
Once again, it's that time of the year when we start dreaming of snowy Xmas markets and warm mugs of glühwein: shall we organize our traditional early December journey to southern Germany? Given the many railway disruptions on the Offenburg-Basel and Donaueschingen-Stuttgart lines, this year we wo
Once again, it's that time of the year when we start dreaming of snowy Xmas markets and warm mugs of glühwein: shall we organize our traditional early December journey to southern Germany? Given the many railway disruptions on the Offenburg-Basel and Donaueschingen-Stuttgart lines, this year we wo

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Why Australian 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 Australian 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 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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Australian Expats in Basel Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Australian expats in Basel exchange experiences and tips to support each other. the "Cultural Capital of Switzerland" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Basel’s Australian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Australian expats in Basel.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Basel to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Australians 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 Australian expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Australia in your local community as well as Australians in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Australians living in Basel!

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