InterNations - A Great Place for Finns in Zurich

Hyvää päivää to all of our Finns in Zurich! Would you like to meet Finnish expats in Zurich? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow Finns in Zurich, our Finnish members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best poronkäristys in Zurich.

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of Finns abroad. The members of the vibrant Finnish expat community come from Helsinki, Pori, Oulu and many others places in Finland!

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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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Zurich

51,998
members in Zurich
288
Finnish members
48
monthly events
49
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Finns at our events in Zurich

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Finns in Zurich.

After Work Chess Night Casual Games Smart Conversations
Join us for a relaxed after-work chess evening with good conversations and an easygoing atmosphere. This is not a tournament and no chess experience is required. Beginners, casual players and experienced players are all welcome. The idea is to unwind after work enjoy the game and meet interesting p
Join us for a relaxed after-work chess evening with good conversations and an easygoing atmosphere. This is not a tournament and no chess experience is required. Beginners, casual players and experienced players are all welcome. The idea is to unwind after work enjoy the game and meet interesting p
Food Festival
Food Festival
This event is for all foodies, not-restricted only to people who are vegan. You are all welcome ! Try out international recipes ! The festival takes place across several days: 26 May - 14 June in case you would like to visit it by yourself.
This event is for all foodies, not-restricted only to people who are vegan. You are all welcome ! Try out international recipes ! The festival takes place across several days: 26 May - 14 June in case you would like to visit it by yourself.
Casual Wednesday
Casual Wednesday
Join us for another Casual Evening, an easygoing gathering right in the middle of the week :-) A quiet and comfortable place, with good food and drinks available if you feel like it: whether you’re new in town or simply want to expand your social circle, this is a perfect chance for good conversati
Join us for another Casual Evening, an easygoing gathering right in the middle of the week :-) A quiet and comfortable place, with good food and drinks available if you feel like it: whether you’re new in town or simply want to expand your social circle, this is a perfect chance for good conversati
Free Zuri Open Air
Free Zuri Open Air
Join us for the (...) Protected content (...) Open Air, the largest outdoor music festival in Zurich. At 8pm Lou Kaena will be on the main stage. (...) Protected content (...)
Join us for the (...) Protected content (...) Open Air, the largest outdoor music festival in Zurich. At 8pm Lou Kaena will be on the main stage. (...) Protected content (...)

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Why Finnish 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 Finnish 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 pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Party Group
Party Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Women's Networking Group
Women's Networking Group
Social Networking 40+ Group
Social Networking 40+ Group

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Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other Finns in Zurich

At InterNations, Finns in Zurich can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. The "Cultural Capital Of Switzerland" has a great community of Finns that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of Finnish expats in Zurich and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow Finns in our Zurich forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Zurich and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with Finns in Zurich at our International Events

The InterNations community in Zurich is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow Finns in Zurich. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Zurich’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other Finnish expats in your city and Finns in Switzerland. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our Finns living in Zurich.

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