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  • Get information in our Lugano guide

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

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 st■ 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.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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.

Dec 7, 2024, 11:00 AM
3 attendees
What do you think about a easy run on the lake? Just a slow ride around the lake. We will talk about the program, workouts, diet, and other you need for your psychophysical health. See you there.
Dec 7, 2024, 3:00 PM
5 attendees
ARTIGIANI IN BORGO - Artisans in town is a Christmas market focused exclusively on artisans, a unique event designed to celebrate the art of handcrafting and the warmth of the holidays. Located in th
Dec 8, 2024, 4:15 PM
5 attendees
Let's meet at the Lugano Christmas market for a mulled wine with or without a shot for a greeting before Christmas. Treffen wir uns auf dem Luganer Weihnachtsmarkt für einen Glühwein mit oder ohne Sc
Dec 8, 2024, 4:50 PM
2 attendees
Don’t miss The Voices of Victory, an incredible gospel group from Orlando, Florida, as they kick off this year’s Gospel & Spirituals festival. Their soulful music blends gospel with pop and rock vibe

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    From United States of America, living in Lugano
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lugano
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lugano
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lugano
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Lugano

Meet other Americans in Lugano

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Nicknamed the “Monte Carlo of Switzerland”, Lugano can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Lugano? 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 Lugano’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the important banking center has to offer, from Lago di Lugano (Lugano Lake) with its crystal clear water and surrounding mountains to the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

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!