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InterNations - A Great Place for New Zealanders in Basel

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

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of New Zealanders abroad. The members of the vibrant New Zealand expat community come from Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and many others places in New Zealand!

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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.

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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!

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Why you'll love InterNations in Basel

16,174
members in Basel
5+
Kiwi members
19
monthly events
870
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow New Zealanders 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 New Zealanders in Basel.

☀️ Summer Afterwork Drinks
☀️ Summer Afterwork Drinks
Let’s make the most of the summer with a relaxed evening of drinks, conversation, and great company. Join us to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and unwind after work in a lovely setting. (...) Protected content (...) Whether it’s your first InterNations event or you’re a regul
Let’s make the most of the summer with a relaxed evening of drinks, conversation, and great company. Join us to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and unwind after work in a lovely setting. (...) Protected content (...) Whether it’s your first InterNations event or you’re a regul
Allianz Open Air Cinema - Get Your Ticket Now!
Allianz Open Air Cinema - Get Your Ticket Now!
Let's hope for a nice weather and some fun with "The sheep detectives". (...) Protected content (...) If your plans change and you cannot join - please cancel your attendance, as I will reserve the seats for the group upon arrival, based on the registration! Big thanx for that. (...) Protecte
Let's hope for a nice weather and some fun with "The sheep detectives". (...) Protected content (...) If your plans change and you cannot join - please cancel your attendance, as I will reserve the seats for the group upon arrival, based on the registration! Big thanx for that. (...) Protecte
InterNations Basel National Day Celebration @Rhypark
Dear Basel Community, Summer is finally HERE :)) so I would like to invite you all to celebrate the Swiss National day at Rhypark :) The Lions will meet the 5shot7 . 5 DJs will be playing from sunset till Fireworks so we can all dance and enjoy the Dancefloor:) Feel free to invite your friends to
Dear Basel Community, Summer is finally HERE :)) so I would like to invite you all to celebrate the Swiss National day at Rhypark :) The Lions will meet the 5shot7 . 5 DJs will be playing from sunset till Fireworks so we can all dance and enjoy the Dancefloor:) Feel free to invite your friends to
Tango First Steps - Sommer Edition
Tango First Steps - Sommer Edition
Let’s gather for a beautiful tango evening! On Tuesday 04.08 at 7:30 PM, tango comes alive at Paf! Tanzstudio. No previous experience is needed — it’s a lovely chance to discover tango, meet new people, and connect through dance. There will be a relaxed moment at the end to unwind and enjoy the at
Let’s gather for a beautiful tango evening! On Tuesday 04.08 at 7:30 PM, tango comes alive at Paf! Tanzstudio. No previous experience is needed — it’s a lovely chance to discover tango, meet new people, and connect through dance. There will be a relaxed moment at the end to unwind and enjoy the at

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Why expats from New Zealand 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 Kiwi 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 New Zealanders in Basel

At InterNations, New Zealanders 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 New Zealanders that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of New Zealand expats in Basel and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow New Zealanders 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 New Zealanders 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 New Zealanders 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 New Zealand expats in your city and New Zealanders in Switzerland. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our New Zealanders living in Basel.

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