InterNations - A Great Place for Belgians in Basel

Goededag & salut to all of our Belgians in Basel! Would you like to meet Belgian expats in Basel? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow Belgians in Basel, our Belgian members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best pommes frites in Basel.

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of Belgians abroad. The members of the vibrant Belgian expat community come from Brussels, Leuven, Antwerp and many others places in Belgium!

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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
154
Belgian members
19
monthly events
19
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Belgians 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 Belgians 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 Belgian 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 Belgian 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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Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other Belgians in Basel

At InterNations, Belgians in Basel can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. the "Cultural Capital of Switzerland" has a great community of Belgians that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of Belgian expats in Basel and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow Belgians in our Basel forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Basel and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with Belgians in Basel at our International Events

The InterNations community in Basel is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow Belgians in Basel. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Basel’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other Belgian expats in your city and Belgians in Switzerland. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our Belgians living in Basel.

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