InterNations - A Place for Swiss in Essen

Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni to all of our Swiss in Essen! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Swiss expats in Essen? Are you looking for advice from other Swiss, e.g. which bars in Essen will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for rösti?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Essen. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Swiss expats, coming from Zurich, Bern, Geneva and all regions of Switzerland.

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Daiki Saito

Daiki Saito

When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!

Cristina Fernandez

Cristina Fernandez

On InterNations I did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Essen

3,292
members in Essen
8
Swiss members
4
monthly events
156
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Swiss at our events in Essen

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

Christmas Event - InterNations Essen
Christmas Event - InterNations Essen
Christmas is almost here , come join us for food drinks & chats. Easy and casual as you please .
Christmas is almost here , come join us for food drinks & chats. Easy and casual as you please .
InterNations Essen November Event: Winter Is Coming
InterNations Essen November Event: Winter Is Coming
Greetings! Axşamınız xeyir! Salam! Hallo! Merhaba! Hola! Olá! Ciao! Bonjour! Namastē! Yiassou! Privet! Nǐ hǎo! Kon'nichiwa! Cześć! Kumusta! Tere! Sveiki! ...✋ Join us celebrating November 14 Whether you're new to the community or a seasoned member, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your ne
Greetings! Axşamınız xeyir! Salam! Hallo! Merhaba! Hola! Olá! Ciao! Bonjour! Namastē! Yiassou! Privet! Nǐ hǎo! Kon'nichiwa! Cześć! Kumusta! Tere! Sveiki! ...✋ Join us celebrating November 14 Whether you're new to the community or a seasoned member, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your ne
InterNations Essen 18th Anniversary Event
InterNations Essen 18th Anniversary Event
InterNations just turned 18! Over the past 18 years, InterNations has grown into a vibrant global community. This September, we’re raising a toast to the friendships we’ve formed, the cultures we’ve embraced, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared. Come join us for some chats, food & drinks -
InterNations just turned 18! Over the past 18 years, InterNations has grown into a vibrant global community. This September, we’re raising a toast to the friendships we’ve formed, the cultures we’ve embraced, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared. Come join us for some chats, food & drinks -
InterNations Essen August Official Event: International Cat Day
Greetings! Axşamınız xeyir! Salam! Hallo! Merhaba! Hola! Olá! Ciao! Bonjour! Namastē! Yiassou! Privet! Nǐ hǎo! Kon'nichiwa! Cześć! Kumusta! Tere! Sveiki! ...✋ Join us in celebrating International Cat Day. Let us make friends and business contacts 📍 Location: Café Extrablatt, Rüttenscheider Str. 5
Greetings! Axşamınız xeyir! Salam! Hallo! Merhaba! Hola! Olá! Ciao! Bonjour! Namastē! Yiassou! Privet! Nǐ hǎo! Kon'nichiwa! Cześć! Kumusta! Tere! Sveiki! ...✋ Join us in celebrating International Cat Day. Let us make friends and business contacts 📍 Location: Café Extrablatt, Rüttenscheider Str. 5

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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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Our Global Partners

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!

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Breakfast & Brunch Group
Breakfast & Brunch Group

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Swiss Expats in Essen Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Swiss expats in Essen exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The desk of the Ruhr Area 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 Essen’s Swiss expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Swiss expats in Essen.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Essen to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Swiss in Essen at Our Events

Our community in Essen is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Essen’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Swiss expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Switzerland in your local community as well as Swiss in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Swiss living in Essen!

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