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Looking for Turkish Expats in Basel?

  • Meet Turks in Basel

  • Get information in our Basel guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Basel

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

InterNations - A Place for Turks in Basel

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

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 Turkish expats, coming from Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara and all regions of Turkey.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Basel

16,174
members in Basel
252
Turkish members
19
monthly events
870
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Turks 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 Turks in Basel.

you may really meet nice people as well❗😉 Basel 🇨🇭 First, you really wanna meet nice people as well❗ Second, bring your best mood & contribute to the nicest atmosphere ever ‼️ Third, enjoy comfo
Mar 27, 2025, 7:30 PM
70 attendees
We will soon have our next official event in Basel and I am very much looking forward to seeing you again. Come to this event and make some new friends and have a few drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mar 28, 2025, 6:00 PM
5 attendees
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Apr 18, 2025, 7:00 PM
4 attendees
Dear Basel Community, I would like to invite you all to an after-work with a welcome drink in Baltazar Bar to celebrate the new days of springs 2025 :) Around 21:00 a DJ starts playing and we can al

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Why Turkish 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 Turkish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From Turkey, living in Basel
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    From Turkey, living in Basel
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    From Turkey, living in Basel
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    From Turkey, living in Basel
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    From Turkey, living in Basel

Meet other Turks in Basel

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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!

Find other Turks to share your hobbies with

Turkish Expats in Basel Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Turkish 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 Turkish expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Turkish expats in Basel.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Basel to find information on your host city.

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