InterNations - A Place for Germans in Geneva

Grüß Gott to all Germans in Geneva! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Geneva? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Geneva your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast pork with Knödel?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Geneva. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of German expats, hailing from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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Nathan Reed

Nathan Reed

UNO, WHO, IKRK, WTO -- I really appreciate the humanitarian and professional networking events for InterNations expats in Geneva…

Amanda Miller

Amanda Miller

InterNations and the amazing events around here helped me get my bearings in an expat hotspot like Geneva.

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 Geneva

38,484
members in Geneva
1,110
German members
38
monthly events
42
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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

What German expats enjoy about life in Geneva

We have prepared a list of quotes from our German members, where they have shared their positive and negative opinions about expat life in Geneva. Let's begin with the positives.

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I enjoy the central location of Europe
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It's nice that there is some cultural diversity here.
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I like the nature, climate, high level of safety and wealthy life.
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What Germans wish was different in Geneva

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It is difficult to find people smiling around here.
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I don't like the narrow minded people and high costs of housing. It is difficult to become a real part of the locals and public transport system needs a lot of improvement.
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I find it hard to make new local friends.
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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Geneva

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

Ski Day in Flaine (Cars and Drivers Are Needed)
Ski Day in Flaine (Cars and Drivers Are Needed)
AFTER SIGNING-UP, PLEASE COMMENT IN THE EVENT'S PAGE AND STATE IF YOU NEED A RIDE OR IF YOU HAVE A CAR AND YOU CAN TAKE PEOPLE (IF YOU HAVE A CAR PLEASE SAY HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU CAN TAKE). Dear Ski Lovers, We are meeting at 08:15 (...) Protected content (...) As with every other event I organize,
AFTER SIGNING-UP, PLEASE COMMENT IN THE EVENT'S PAGE AND STATE IF YOU NEED A RIDE OR IF YOU HAVE A CAR AND YOU CAN TAKE PEOPLE (IF YOU HAVE A CAR PLEASE SAY HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU CAN TAKE). Dear Ski Lovers, We are meeting at 08:15 (...) Protected content (...) As with every other event I organize,
InterNations Geneva Equinox Afterwork at Quirinale
Your local Geneva Ambassadors are happy to invite you to our next cool and relaxing after-work in one nice central location in Geneva, Quirinale. This is a great location on the riverside, next to Bel-Air. Join us from 18:30 on Thursday 19th of March to celebrate the March Equinox, and enjoy a welc
Your local Geneva Ambassadors are happy to invite you to our next cool and relaxing after-work in one nice central location in Geneva, Quirinale. This is a great location on the riverside, next to Bel-Air. Join us from 18:30 on Thursday 19th of March to celebrate the March Equinox, and enjoy a welc
InterNations Geneva Afterwork Drinks @ Le Calbar
InterNations Geneva Afterwork Drinks @ Le Calbar
Your local Ambassadors are delighted to invite you to our InterNations Geneva afterwork drinks event at Le Calbar. Don’t miss this great opportunity, to meet fellow expats, greet the new members in our community, and have a fun evening with this great venue. Come and join us on Wenesday, 25th March
Your local Ambassadors are delighted to invite you to our InterNations Geneva afterwork drinks event at Le Calbar. Don’t miss this great opportunity, to meet fellow expats, greet the new members in our community, and have a fun evening with this great venue. Come and join us on Wenesday, 25th March
InterNations Geneva Newcomers March Event  @ Intercontinental
Monthly Official Newcomers Networking Event. The perfect afterwork event to meet new people, get new contacts, find new connections and make new friends. A relaxed and comfortable athnosphere in stylish surroundings
Monthly Official Newcomers Networking Event. The perfect afterwork event to meet new people, get new contacts, find new connections and make new friends. A relaxed and comfortable athnosphere in stylish surroundings

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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!

Nyon Activities Group
Nyon Activities Group
Taste Buddies Group
Taste Buddies Group
Theatre & Performing Arts Group
Theatre & Performing Arts Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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German Expats in Geneva Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, German expats in Geneva are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The worldwide centre for diplomacy and international co-operation 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 Geneva’s German expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow German expats in Geneva.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Geneva to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Germans in Geneva at Our Events

Our Geneva 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 Geneva’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow German 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 Germany in your local community and meet Germans 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 Germans living in Geneva!

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