InterNations – Uniting Swiss living in Turkey

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

Whether you have settled as an expat in Turkey or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Turkey 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 Swiss expats in Turkey, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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 Swiss at our events in Turkey

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

Walk on Burgazada
Walk on Burgazada
We will take a gentle stroll around the Island of Burgazada, then stop for Cay
We will take a gentle stroll around the Island of Burgazada, then stop for Cay
Exploring Iranian Cuisine at Vadi Istanbul V3
Exploring Iranian Cuisine at Vadi Istanbul V3
It is time to experience a new cuisine. Let’s dive into the Persian Culture 🇮🇷 We like to make new friends while sharing food, so don’t be shy. Come alone or with your Albatross friends 🤗 📩 Drop us a message with your name and contact number if you want to join us. We have a dedicated place
It is time to experience a new cuisine. Let’s dive into the Persian Culture 🇮🇷 We like to make new friends while sharing food, so don’t be shy. Come alone or with your Albatross friends 🤗 📩 Drop us a message with your name and contact number if you want to join us. We have a dedicated place
InterNations Istanbul November Newcomers' Event @Corridor Pera
New to Istanbul? New to InterNations? Join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies! Our Newcomers' Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers, especially for members who are new to our Istanbul community. Finding like-minded people in a new city can be quite challenging. Therefore, the Newcomers’
New to Istanbul? New to InterNations? Join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies! Our Newcomers' Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers, especially for members who are new to our Istanbul community. Finding like-minded people in a new city can be quite challenging. Therefore, the Newcomers’
InterNations Izmir - Circle of Good Vibes
InterNations Izmir - Circle of Good Vibes
!!! PUSH THE ATTEND BUTTON ONLY IF YOU WILL SHOW UP IN FLESH & BLOOD !!! We’re meeting on the last Friday of November at Enso Atakent — one of the most stylish spots in Karşıyaka. With its elegant design, cosy atmosphere and great drinks, it’s the perfect place to unwind and connect before the New
!!! PUSH THE ATTEND BUTTON ONLY IF YOU WILL SHOW UP IN FLESH & BLOOD !!! We’re meeting on the last Friday of November at Enso Atakent — one of the most stylish spots in Karşıyaka. With its elegant design, cosy atmosphere and great drinks, it’s the perfect place to unwind and connect before the New

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Why Swiss 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 Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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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.

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Turkey from Swiss Expats

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

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

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

From the\ Bosporus to Aegean\ Turkey,\ between\ the\ azure\ sea\ and\ silvery\ olive\ groves, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swiss expats in Turkey.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss in Turkey

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Turkish k\öfte, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see semi-desert\ Anatolia as well as other beautiful landmarks in Turkey.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Gr\üezi,\ salut,\ buongiorno,\ bainvegni from our Swiss living in Turkey!

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