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InterNations - A Place for Turks in Zurich

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

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 Turkish expats, coming from Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara and all regions of Turkey.

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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
550
Turkish members
48
monthly events
3,103
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Turks 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 Turks in Zurich.

Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee
Come play Ultimate Frisbee. Even if you have never played before, all are welcome, from beginner to expert. We play next to Lake Zurich, so can go for a swim and a drink after, weather permitting. If you are not sure what Ultimate Frisbee is, here is more info -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima
Come play Ultimate Frisbee. Even if you have never played before, all are welcome, from beginner to expert. We play next to Lake Zurich, so can go for a swim and a drink after, weather permitting. If you are not sure what Ultimate Frisbee is, here is more info -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima
After Work Drinks in Zürich City Center - Take 3
After Work Drinks in Zürich City Center - Take 3
🌴 A Perfect Summer After-work: Join us on Friday, 14 August 2026, for a relaxed get-together at (...) Protected content (...) —just one day before this popular summer pop-up closes for the season. 🌅 Lake Views & Summer Vibes: Enjoy the terrace, palm trees, sunset atmosphere, and beautiful views
🌴 A Perfect Summer After-work: Join us on Friday, 14 August 2026, for a relaxed get-together at (...) Protected content (...) —just one day before this popular summer pop-up closes for the season. 🌅 Lake Views & Summer Vibes: Enjoy the terrace, palm trees, sunset atmosphere, and beautiful views
Theater Spektakel
Theater Spektakel
Let's enjoy an evening at the (...) Protected content (...) We'll wander around and enjoy the free general admission events together. If there's a specific performance you'd like to see, you're welcome to purchase a ticket separately. (...) Protected content (...) --------------------------
Let's enjoy an evening at the (...) Protected content (...) We'll wander around and enjoy the free general admission events together. If there's a specific performance you'd like to see, you're welcome to purchase a ticket separately. (...) Protected content (...) --------------------------
Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition
African American artist Kerry James Marshall (b. 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama; lives in Chicago) is regarded as one of the most important painters working today. His large-scale, multi-layered works consistently place Black figures at their centre. Since the early 1980s, his painting has critically e
African American artist Kerry James Marshall (b. 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama; lives in Chicago) is regarded as one of the most important painters working today. His large-scale, multi-layered works consistently place Black figures at their centre. Since the early 1980s, his painting has critically e

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Why Turkish 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 Turkish 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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Turkish Expats in Zurich Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Turkish 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 Turkish expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Turkish expats in Zurich.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Zurich to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Turks 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 Turkish expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Türkiye in your local community as well as Turks in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Turks living in Zurich!

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