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InterNations – Uniting Portuguese living in Switzerland

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

Whether you have settled as an expat in Switzerland or are still living in Portugal 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 Portuguese expats in Switzerland, coming from all corners of Portugal - from Porto, over Lisbon to Faro.

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

First May Sunny Mini Hike and Picknick on Zurichberg

1. May 2026, 11:00

8 attendees

Weather is going to be great for easy short hike on the panoramic trail on Zurichberg near the zoo in Zurich. Bring picknick - food, water, drinks, wine for your need and to share, blanket, good mood and sun protection 😎 🤠 and let’s chill into May and coming summer. No hiking gear needed, just n

Exploring the Black Forest: Zell Im Wiesental

1. May 2026, 16:30

1 attendees

Anyone up for spending Friday afternoon in Zell im Wiesental? The birthtown of Mozart's wife offers Maibaum celebrations and some easy trails. We'll probably do half of (...) Protected content (...)

A Late Afternoon at the Café « À Côté » in Nyon

1. May 2026, 17:00

12 attendees

Dear group members, Let’s share a nice Afterwork time at (...) Protected content (...) We will send you a confirmation message by pm the day before the event, you’ll just have to answer and say ok, or unregister. Out of consideration for the café, we will only reserve seats for those who have c

Karaoke Bailable-1º Mayo

1. May 2026, 18:00

3 attendees

Hey guys! What better way to celebrate May Day than singing and dancing. The bar has a large parking lot. Laura offers an appetizer buffet to go with your drink. For a fee, you can enjoy vitello tonnato, oven-baked ribs, and vegetarian piadine. Hola chicos Festejamos el primero de mayo.cantand

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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.