InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Lugano

Hello to all Americans in Lugano! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Lugano? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Lugano which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Lugano has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Lugano, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Andrey Vasilyev

Andrey Vasilyev

I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.

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 Lugano

9,632
members in Lugano
505
American members
15
monthly events
690
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Connect at Our Events in Lugano

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Lugano. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Lugano. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Lugano.

InterNations Lugano Official Event @ Lido Di Lugano
InterNations Lugano Official Event @ Lido Di Lugano
We are happy to invite you to our next networking event at the Lido Bar, Restaurant and Beach Lounge in Lugano. We wish for great weather, but the Lido also has two covered areas so we're good to go in any case! InterNations' motto is "nobody stands alone" and everyone is accountable! If you see n
We are happy to invite you to our next networking event at the Lido Bar, Restaurant and Beach Lounge in Lugano. We wish for great weather, but the Lido also has two covered areas so we're good to go in any case! InterNations' motto is "nobody stands alone" and everyone is accountable! If you see n
Cinema Night Al Fresco - Small Talk
Cinema Night Al Fresco - Small Talk
You like movies but don't fancy trekking to Locarno for the Film Festival? No worries. As soon as the Festival is over, Lugano will 'borrow' three of its films and screen them free in town. Reservations are not possible, so remember a 'first come, first served' policy is in place (come early if you
You like movies but don't fancy trekking to Locarno for the Film Festival? No worries. As soon as the Festival is over, Lugano will 'borrow' three of its films and screen them free in town. Reservations are not possible, so remember a 'first come, first served' policy is in place (come early if you
Noche De Copas.
Noche De Copas.
Hi everyone. An evening with Latin music and dancing—though you don't have to dance; the idea is just to get together and have a good time, having whatever drinks we like, without the fuss of a formal appetizer or dinner. I can teach you the first steps of salsa. The venue is spacious and well-v
Hi everyone. An evening with Latin music and dancing—though you don't have to dance; the idea is just to get together and have a good time, having whatever drinks we like, without the fuss of a formal appetizer or dinner. I can teach you the first steps of salsa. The venue is spacious and well-v
Life Navigation System©  – Curriculum Di Psicologia Positiva
Serie mensile per aiutarti a vivere con maggiore equilibrio, significato e benessere in un ambiente informale mentre prendi un drink. La Psicologia Positiva è la scienza del funzionamento umano ottimale. Imparerai strategie per costruire una vita più ricca di significato, resilienza e soddisfazion
Serie mensile per aiutarti a vivere con maggiore equilibrio, significato e benessere in un ambiente informale mentre prendi un drink. La Psicologia Positiva è la scienza del funzionamento umano ottimale. Imparerai strategie per costruire una vita più ricca di significato, resilienza e soddisfazion

Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

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!

Sports Group
Sports Group
Arts and Culture Group
Arts and Culture Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Lugano and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Lugano.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Lugano and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Lugano Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Lugano at Our Events

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