InterNations – Uniting Poles living in Switzerland

Would you like to get in touch with other Poles in Switzerland? Are you in need of help and advice from your Polish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Polish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020mountainu0020resortu0020ofu0020Zermatt?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Switzerland or are still living in Poland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Switzerland offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Polish expats in Switzerland, coming from all corners of Poland - from Cracow, over Warsaw to Gdansk.

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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 Poles at our events in Switzerland

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

InterNations Basel Christmas Warm-Up
InterNations Basel Christmas Warm-Up
🎄 Brazilian & Portuguese Christmas Warm-Up Get ready to kick off the festive season with tropical flair and Iberian charm! Join us for a cozy after-work celebration at O Feijãozinho Restaurant in Basel — where Brazil and Portugal come together in one joyful Christmas vibe! ✨ What to expect: 🎶
🎄 Brazilian & Portuguese Christmas Warm-Up Get ready to kick off the festive season with tropical flair and Iberian charm! Join us for a cozy after-work celebration at O Feijãozinho Restaurant in Basel — where Brazil and Portugal come together in one joyful Christmas vibe! ✨ What to expect: 🎶
It's Xmas and You're the Shining Star
It's Xmas and You're the Shining Star
Dear Gourmands, For our last dinner of the year, the venue is theatrical and the star is you. Be ready, because the dinner theme is: “Wear something you never get to wear — Xmas edition.” Whatever piece you’ve long forgotten in your wardrobe will set the scene… sequins, capes, velvet dreams, co
Dear Gourmands, For our last dinner of the year, the venue is theatrical and the star is you. Be ready, because the dinner theme is: “Wear something you never get to wear — Xmas edition.” Whatever piece you’ve long forgotten in your wardrobe will set the scene… sequins, capes, velvet dreams, co
CANCELLED Murder Mystery
CANCELLED Murder Mystery
Due to lack of participants Hello everyone ! No experience or costume required : character cards will be given to you as you join the event and then we have 2 hours of lively discussions to find out which one of us did it! The story: A gruesome murder at Marley and Scrooge's gift wrapping comp
Due to lack of participants Hello everyone ! No experience or costume required : character cards will be given to you as you join the event and then we have 2 hours of lively discussions to find out which one of us did it! The story: A gruesome murder at Marley and Scrooge's gift wrapping comp
Gin & Jazz With Soulmaniacs
Gin & Jazz With Soulmaniacs
Dear all, I am very pleased to invite you to our favourite evening in the bar of the (...) Protected content (...) .Gin & Jazz is created for those who want to go on a music trip with the drink in their hand, after the hard working day, together with other jazz and soul music lovers. We will enj
Dear all, I am very pleased to invite you to our favourite evening in the bar of the (...) Protected content (...) .Gin & Jazz is created for those who want to go on a music trip with the drink in their hand, after the hard working day, together with other jazz and soul music lovers. We will enj

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Why Polish 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 Polish 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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Find Tips and Advice on Switzerland from Polish Expats

Of course, expat living in Switzerland is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Poles is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Swiss way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Poles in Switzerland, residing in Zurich, Geneva, Bern and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Poles in Zurich or Poles in Geneva.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Polish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Swiss InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Poland in Switzerland.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Switzerland Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get bigos in Geneva.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Switzerland to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Polish embassy.

From the mountain resort of Zermatt to Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Polish expats in Switzerland.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Poles in Switzerland

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Switzerland. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Swiss rösti, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zurich’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the pleasant waterfront of Lake Lugano as well as other beautiful landmarks in Switzerland.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Poland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Cześć from our Poles living in Switzerland!

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