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InterNations – Uniting Swiss living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Belgium? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Belgium or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Belgium offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Swiss expats in Belgium, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Maria Lombardi

Maria Lombardi

You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

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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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Meet other Swiss at our events in Belgium

Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Palestine, a Song of the Land
Palestine, a Song of the Land
Please join me for a musical evening to Palestine, a Song of the Land by Ramzi Aburedwan reflects on place and belonging: on land that is lived on, cultivated and inherited. The celebrated Palestinian composer takes this theme as the starting point for an evening in which traditional music meets bot
Please join me for a musical evening to Palestine, a Song of the Land by Ramzi Aburedwan reflects on place and belonging: on land that is lived on, cultivated and inherited. The celebrated Palestinian composer takes this theme as the starting point for an evening in which traditional music meets bot
"The Invite" Avant-Première
"The Invite" Avant-Première
This is a pre-release screening of a movie by Olivia Wilde, starring herself, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton and Seth Rogen. Based on the Spanish movie "Sentimental" this is a high calibre comedy. It has a rating of 7.8/10 on Imdb. There will be an introductory talk before the movie starts. Buy you
This is a pre-release screening of a movie by Olivia Wilde, starring herself, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton and Seth Rogen. Based on the Spanish movie "Sentimental" this is a high calibre comedy. It has a rating of 7.8/10 on Imdb. There will be an introductory talk before the movie starts. Buy you
Backgammon Nights Are Back!
Backgammon Nights Are Back!
The traditional backgammon/tavli evenings are back, in a new venue! Join us for a fun night at the (...) Protected content (...) on Thursday 17 September, at 19:00. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced player, everyone is welcome to this relaxed and friendly gathering. Play in teams of t
The traditional backgammon/tavli evenings are back, in a new venue! Join us for a fun night at the (...) Protected content (...) on Thursday 17 September, at 19:00. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced player, everyone is welcome to this relaxed and friendly gathering. Play in teams of t
Vernissage - Group Exhibition Art History
Vernissage - Group Exhibition Art History
Art History brings together fifteen contemporary artists around a shared challenge: to reinterpret a masterpiece from art history and transform it into an original new work. From tribute to reinterpretation, each artist draws inspiration from an iconic artwork while extending their own artistic prac
Art History brings together fifteen contemporary artists around a shared challenge: to reinterpret a masterpiece from art history and transform it into an original new work. From tribute to reinterpretation, each artist draws inspiration from an iconic artwork while extending their own artistic prac

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Why Swiss 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 Swiss 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 with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Belgium from Swiss Expats

Of course, expat living in Belgium is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swiss is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Belgian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Swiss in Belgium, residing in Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in Brussels or Swiss in Antwerp.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swiss food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Switzerland in Belgium.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Belgium Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get rösti in Antwerp.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Belgium to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss embassy.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swiss expats in Belgium.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss in Belgium

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Belgian pommes frites, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Ardennes forests as well as other beautiful landmarks in Belgium.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in Belgium!

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