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InterNations - A Place for Portuguese in Zurich

Olá to all of our Portuguese in Zurich! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Portuguese expats in Zurich? Are you looking for advice from other Portuguese, e.g. which bars in Zurich will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for cozido à Portuguesa?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Zurich. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Portuguese expats, coming from Lisbon, Faro, Porto and all regions of Portugal.

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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.

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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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Why you'll love InterNations in Zurich

51,998
members in Zurich
715
Portuguese members
48
monthly events
3,103
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Portuguese 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 Portuguese in Zurich.

Bordeaux 2024 Tasting
Bordeaux 2024 Tasting
ARVI, in collaboration with the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, is delighted to invite you to an exclusive tasting dedicated to the 2024 vintage. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to taste the 2024 vintage from over 80 leading Bordeaux estates. In addition, each château wi
ARVI, in collaboration with the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, is delighted to invite you to an exclusive tasting dedicated to the 2024 vintage. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to taste the 2024 vintage from over 80 leading Bordeaux estates. In addition, each château wi
Tuesday Smokers Afterwork
Tuesday Smokers Afterwork
Dear all, As November's drizzle turns Zurich's streets into black mirrors and the evenings pull their curtains early, let's duck out of the rain and into somewhere warm and welcoming! We're inviting you to an afterwork mix & mingle in the cosy shelter of the luxurious Taos Fumoir (fumoir is Swiss-G
Dear all, As November's drizzle turns Zurich's streets into black mirrors and the evenings pull their curtains early, let's duck out of the rain and into somewhere warm and welcoming! We're inviting you to an afterwork mix & mingle in the cosy shelter of the luxurious Taos Fumoir (fumoir is Swiss-G
Wine Tasting in Ships
Wine Tasting in Ships
Imagine tasting over 1,000 wines from around the world aboard ships docked on the stunning shores of Lake Zurich. 🌊🍇 ✨ A spectacular setting 🥂 Incredible wines to discover 🌍 An international wine experience 💫 An event that takes place only once a year! And here’s the exclusive opportunity: We
Imagine tasting over 1,000 wines from around the world aboard ships docked on the stunning shores of Lake Zurich. 🌊🍇 ✨ A spectacular setting 🥂 Incredible wines to discover 🌍 An international wine experience 💫 An event that takes place only once a year! And here’s the exclusive opportunity: We
Karaoke Evening
Karaoke Evening
Come to sing, or just be awed by the talent in InterNations. If you don't already know some of the attendees send me a message or post in the event chat. Best to do this well before the event.
Come to sing, or just be awed by the talent in InterNations. If you don't already know some of the attendees send me a message or post in the event chat. Best to do this well before the event.

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Why Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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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Portuguese Expats in Zurich Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Portuguese expats in Zurich exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Cultural Capital Of Switzerland" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Zurich’s Portuguese expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Portuguese expats in Zurich.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Zurich to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Portuguese in Zurich at Our Events

Our community in Zurich is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Zurich’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Portuguese expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Portugal in your local community as well as Portuguese in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Portuguese living in Zurich!

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