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51ԹϺ– Uniting Swiss living in Italy

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Italy? 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. hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Italy or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺItaly 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 Italy, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

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Brandon Le Clerk

Brandon Le Clerk

What I really love about InterNations? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

Li Wang

Li Wang

At my first 51ԹϺRome Get-Together I met more expats then expected. 51ԹϺmade is so easy to settle in.

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 Italy

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

Let's Get Spring Started | 51ԹϺFlorence March Event
Join us for a social gathering in the very centre of Florence! We'll celebrate the beginning of spring and meet other fellow expats and locals. The "Caffetteria delle Oblate" is a famous venue with an excellent view over the city's historic centre. We will have an area reserved for us. 15€ to be
Join us for a social gathering in the very centre of Florence! We'll celebrate the beginning of spring and meet other fellow expats and locals. The "Caffetteria delle Oblate" is a famous venue with an excellent view over the city's historic centre. We will have an area reserved for us. 15€ to be
Sicilian Social Dinner!
Sicilian Social Dinner!
Dear lovely friends, I know that many of you asked us to repeat this magnificent experience in one of the best Sicilian Restaurants in Rome, so we decide to go in our favorite restaurant! As usual, you will pay for what you order!!🌟 We need confirmation of our event by private message by the 19th
Dear lovely friends, I know that many of you asked us to repeat this magnificent experience in one of the best Sicilian Restaurants in Rome, so we decide to go in our favorite restaurant! As usual, you will pay for what you order!!🌟 We need confirmation of our event by private message by the 19th
51ԹϺMilan Spring Official Event!!!
51ԹϺMilan Spring Official Event!!!
Join us for this new Official Event!!! Meet expats and global minds from all over the world, enjoy finger food and amazing drinks, get to know new members, and make the best out of your night! You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dresscode: smar
Join us for this new Official Event!!! Meet expats and global minds from all over the world, enjoy finger food and amazing drinks, get to know new members, and make the best out of your night! You are welcome to invite your internationally-minded friends and colleagues to join us. Dresscode: smar
Cello and Orchestra
Cello and Orchestra
For this month's activity we will listen to music by Sibelius, Haydn and Bethoven. See you there!
For this month's activity we will listen to music by Sibelius, Haydn and Bethoven. See you there!

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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 51ԹϺGroups 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.

Speak Italian! Group
Speak Italian! Group
Modena Activities Group
Modena Activities Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Italy from Swiss Expats

Of course, expat living in Italy 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 Italian way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Swiss in Italy, residing in Rome, Milan, Napoli and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in Milan or Swiss in Rome.

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 Italian 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Switzerland in Italy.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Italy Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get rösti in Milan.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Italy to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss embassy.

From hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers to hilly, sycamore-dotted Tuscany, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swiss expats in Italy.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss in Italy

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Italy. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Italian minestrone, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Rome’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the stunning beaches of Calabria as well as other beautiful landmarks in Italy.

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 Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in Italy!

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