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.

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.

Deutscher Stammtisch in Präsenz
Deutscher Stammtisch in Präsenz
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Liebe Freunde der deutschen Sprache, Alle, die gern deutsch hören bzw. sprechen möchten, zu unserem nächsten Treffen ein. Wenn Ihr eine Frage oder ein Thema habt, über das Ihr gern sprechen möchtet, seid Ihr herzlich willkommen. Hier habt Ihr Gelegenheit, Eure Deutschkenntnisse aufzufrischen bzw. z
Deutscher Stammtisch
Deutscher Stammtisch
Liebe Freunde der deutschen Sprache, der nächste Stammtisch findet am Donnerstag, den 21. Mai statt. Alle, die gern deutsch sprechen möchten, sind herzlich willkommen, aber bitte meldet Euch nur an, wenn ihr wirklich teilnehmen wollt! Ich freue mich auf interessante Gespräche! Dear friends of the
Liebe Freunde der deutschen Sprache, der nächste Stammtisch findet am Donnerstag, den 21. Mai statt. Alle, die gern deutsch sprechen möchten, sind herzlich willkommen, aber bitte meldet Euch nur an, wenn ihr wirklich teilnehmen wollt! Ich freue mich auf interessante Gespräche! Dear friends of the
Time Travel in Brussels
Time Travel in Brussels
Hello This time we go back in time of 1930. We visit this Art-Deco (...) Protected content (...) It was built by architect Léon Govaerts. It is a wonderful exceptional example of Art Deco. Let's meet for a drink or food. Cheers and see you Danny
Hello This time we go back in time of 1930. We visit this Art-Deco (...) Protected content (...) It was built by architect Léon Govaerts. It is a wonderful exceptional example of Art Deco. Let's meet for a drink or food. Cheers and see you Danny
Friday After Work With Espresso Martini
Friday After Work With Espresso Martini
Dears, this Friday we invite you to join us for an event being part of the Antwerp's specialty coffee week. (...) Protected content (...) wraps up the workweek in style with their own dark and stormy blend (also available as a decaf option). There will be playing great music they say, to creat
Dears, this Friday we invite you to join us for an event being part of the Antwerp's specialty coffee week. (...) Protected content (...) wraps up the workweek in style with their own dark and stormy blend (also available as a decaf option). There will be playing great music they say, to creat

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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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