InterNations – The Place for Hungarians Living in Switzerland

Want to connect with the expat community of Hungarians in Switzerland? Looking for Hungarian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Hungarian 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 Hungary 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 Hungarian expats in Switzerland is going very strong, with members having roots all across Hungary - from Eger, over Debrecen to Budapest.

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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 Hungarians at our events in Switzerland

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

InterNations Zug November Official Event @ Flanagan’s
Dear Community, Let’s get together for another fun evening, while exchanging international experiences, and making new friends! This month, we will meet at the Flanagan's Pub, in the heart of Zug, right next to the train station. We have a reserved area downstairs, where we will have all the spa
Dear Community, Let’s get together for another fun evening, while exchanging international experiences, and making new friends! This month, we will meet at the Flanagan's Pub, in the heart of Zug, right next to the train station. We have a reserved area downstairs, where we will have all the spa
CANCELLED: Thanksgiving Is Coming to Bern!
CANCELLED: Thanksgiving Is Coming to Bern!
ACTIVITY CANCELLED — Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together on Friday, 28 November 2025 in an exquisite baroque ambiance at a historic villa in Bern. Enjoy a delicious 3-couse Thanksgiving-dinner (meat or vegetarian menu), festive drinks, and a fun party with music, surrounded by great company! – IMP
ACTIVITY CANCELLED — Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together on Friday, 28 November 2025 in an exquisite baroque ambiance at a historic villa in Bern. Enjoy a delicious 3-couse Thanksgiving-dinner (meat or vegetarian menu), festive drinks, and a fun party with music, surrounded by great company! – IMP
Christmas Market Excursion: Bern Edition
Christmas Market Excursion: Bern Edition
🎄 Join for a Festive Day at the Bernese Christmas Market! 🎄 Get into the holiday spirit with us as we visit the Bern’s enchanting Christmas market. Stroll among 80 charming wooden chalets offering winter delicacies, hot drinks, and beautiful handcrafted designs from a variety of local exhibitors
🎄 Join for a Festive Day at the Bernese Christmas Market! 🎄 Get into the holiday spirit with us as we visit the Bern’s enchanting Christmas market. Stroll among 80 charming wooden chalets offering winter delicacies, hot drinks, and beautiful handcrafted designs from a variety of local exhibitors
Newcomers Geneva November Follow-Up Dinner
Newcomers Geneva November Follow-Up Dinner
📢 By popular demand: A restaurant gathering has been organised 🎉 🪷 Indian food night at what has been described as “Geneva’s best Indian cuisine” 👨🏽‍🍳🇮🇳 🗓️ This Friday 28th Nov 2025 🕖 7Pm (19H00 ) 🌶️ Spicy food to warm up this winter weather ❄️ yet spiciness is adjustable according t
📢 By popular demand: A restaurant gathering has been organised 🎉 🪷 Indian food night at what has been described as “Geneva’s best Indian cuisine” 👨🏽‍🍳🇮🇳 🗓️ This Friday 28th Nov 2025 🕖 7Pm (19H00 ) 🌶️ Spicy food to warm up this winter weather ❄️ yet spiciness is adjustable according t

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Why South African 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 South African 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 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 Hungarian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Switzerland goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Hungarians 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. Hungarians 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 Hungarians in Zurich, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Hungarian 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 Hungary.
  • 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 goulash in Zurich, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Switzerland has information on the nearest Hungarian embassy and many other institutions.

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Meet and Mingle with Fellow Hungarians 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 Hungary and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial \Üdv\öz\ölj\ük from our Hungarians living in Switzerland!

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