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InterNations - A Place for Irish in Bern

Dia duit to all Irish in Bern! Would you like to meet fellow Irish expats in Bern? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Irish, e.g. where in Bern your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get Irish stew?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Bern. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Irish expats, hailing from Dublin, Limerick, Cork and all regions of Ireland.

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Jose Carreira

Jose Carreira

Living in Bern, the tiny capital city of Switzerland, felt very hemmed in at first. But through InterNations I met the expat community and many nice locals.

Marina Salgado

Marina Salgado

I was amazed by the variety of people that I got to meet through InterNations Bern: diplomats, CEOs, artists and expats from all nations.

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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 Bern

9,366
members in Bern
88
Irish members
13
monthly events
387
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Irish at our events in Bern

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Irish in Bern.

Run Training. Bern City Tour
Run Training. Bern City Tour
City running all leves, between 30 and 60 minutes. Run with me a enjoy the beauty of Bern cultural and nature heriage.
City running all leves, between 30 and 60 minutes. Run with me a enjoy the beauty of Bern cultural and nature heriage.
Swimming in the Aare River
Swimming in the Aare River
Who fancies a swim in the Aare? You swim at your own risk.
Who fancies a swim in the Aare? You swim at your own risk.
Wine Apéro & Prada under the Stars in Murten
Wine Apéro & Prada under the Stars in Murten
Dear Wine Friends,🍷 Join us in Murten on Friday, 31 July for a relaxed wine apéro at a charming wine bar, followed by an open-air screening of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” (German version). Come early to meet and greet with fellow wine friends, and enjoy small bites and a glass of wine in good company
Dear Wine Friends,🍷 Join us in Murten on Friday, 31 July for a relaxed wine apéro at a charming wine bar, followed by an open-air screening of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” (German version). Come early to meet and greet with fellow wine friends, and enjoy small bites and a glass of wine in good company
InterNations Bern August Official Event
InterNations Bern August Official Event
Dear InterNations Member: August is the absolute best time for stargazing. The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-month, letting you catch up to 60–100 shooting stars per hour! Let´s meet at the terrace of Grosse Schanze for talks and some drinks
Dear InterNations Member: August is the absolute best time for stargazing. The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-month, letting you catch up to 60–100 shooting stars per hour! Let´s meet at the terrace of Grosse Schanze for talks and some drinks

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Why Irish 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 Irish 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!

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Fun & Games Group
Fun & Games Group

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Irish Expats in Bern Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Irish expats in Bern are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The Federal City Of Switzerland, which derives its name from a bear hunt of medieval legend, offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Bern’s Irish expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Irish expats in Bern.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Bern to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Irish in Bern at Our Events

Our Bern community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Bern’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Irish expats to discover Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Ireland in your local community and meet Irish in Switzerland in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Irish living in Bern!

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