- Andrey Vasilyev
I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.
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.
Why you'll love InterNations in Zurich
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
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.
Want to meet other Portuguese at our events?
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.
Meet other Portuguese in Zurich
Our Global Partners
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!
Find other Portuguese to share your hobbies with
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!
- 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
At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.
