InterNations – The Place for Estonians Living in Switzerland

Want to connect with the expat community of Estonians in Switzerland? Looking for Estonian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Estonian expats to go on an excursion to the mountain resort of Zermatt with?

InterNations Switzerland offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Switzerland or are still in Estonia planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Estonian expats in Switzerland is going very strong, with members having roots all across Estonia - from Tartu, over Narva to Tallinn.

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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!

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Meet other Estonians at our events in Switzerland

Attend our monthly events and activities for Estonians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Seminario Esperienziale: Come Reagire Alle Prepotenze?
Seminario esperienziale Cosa fare quando siamo testimoni di un comportamento prepotente? Come possiamo intervenire in modo efficace senza alimentare il conflitto? L’incontro, condotto dalle psicoterapeute Danilla Frei e Piera Serra, si propone di favorire la consapevolezza delle nostre reazioni
Seminario esperienziale Cosa fare quando siamo testimoni di un comportamento prepotente? Come possiamo intervenire in modo efficace senza alimentare il conflitto? L’incontro, condotto dalle psicoterapeute Danilla Frei e Piera Serra, si propone di favorire la consapevolezza delle nostre reazioni
Creative Connections: Networking & After-Work Party!
Creative Connections: Networking & After-Work Party!
Join us for a fun and inspiring Creative Networking Night — an after-work social event for creative minds to connect, collaborate, and celebrate! Whether you’re a photographer, model, content creator, dancer, makeup artist, small business owner, or local entrepreneur, this is your space to meet lik
Join us for a fun and inspiring Creative Networking Night — an after-work social event for creative minds to connect, collaborate, and celebrate! Whether you’re a photographer, model, content creator, dancer, makeup artist, small business owner, or local entrepreneur, this is your space to meet lik
Stroll Along the River Aire
Stroll Along the River Aire
The weather will be good this Saturday, come join us for a relaxing stroll along the river Aire. We’ll meet at 11h00 at (...) Protected content (...) Anyone coming by car can park at the “Cherpines” sports centre. We’ll walk for approximately 10km along the river Aire, towards St Julien. From t
The weather will be good this Saturday, come join us for a relaxing stroll along the river Aire. We’ll meet at 11h00 at (...) Protected content (...) Anyone coming by car can park at the “Cherpines” sports centre. We’ll walk for approximately 10km along the river Aire, towards St Julien. From t
Art Exhibition - Gallery
Art Exhibition - Gallery
Dear art lovers, I have the pleasure to announce my first event in this art and culture group. Please join me to explore an exhibition of the work of Elsa Wagnières at art gallery (...) Protected content (...) "The exhibition offers an immersive journey into a fictional ecosystem where twelve f
Dear art lovers, I have the pleasure to announce my first event in this art and culture group. Please join me to explore an exhibition of the work of Elsa Wagnières at art gallery (...) Protected content (...) "The exhibition offers an immersive journey into a fictional ecosystem where twelve f

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? 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 the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

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

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Tips and Advice on Switzerland from Your Fellow Estonian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Switzerland goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Estonians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Swiss mentality and way of life. Estonians in Switzerland are a part of our community, calling cities such as Geneva, Bern, Zurich, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Estonians in Zurich, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Estonian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Swiss InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Estonia.
  • On the Switzerland Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get verivorst in Zurich, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Switzerland has information on the nearest Estonian embassy and many other institutions.

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Meet and Mingle with Fellow Estonians in Switzerland

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Switzerland. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Swiss r\östi, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zurich’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Switzerland? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the\ mountain\ ranges\ of\ the\ Jura\ Vaudois and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Estonia and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Tervist from our Estonians living in Switzerland!

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