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51ԹϺ— A Community for American Expats in Lugano

Hello to all Americans in Lugano! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Lugano? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Lugano which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Lugano has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, 51ԹϺis here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the 51ԹϺcommunity. Within our international network in Lugano, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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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 51ԹϺevent 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 51ԹϺin Lugano

9,632
members in Lugano
505
American members
15
monthly events
690
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Connect at Our Events in Lugano

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Lugano. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Lugano. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Lugano.

51ԹϺLugano | the “No Grinch” Christmas Party
51ԹϺLugano | the “No Grinch” Christmas Party
'Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! We’re happy to invite you to our special Christmas celebration at Bar Eleven in Lamone. We’ll host a secret santa. You have to bring an unisex gift of a maximum of CHF 5.- value. At the event you will receive a bracelet with a symbol. If y
'Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! We’re happy to invite you to our special Christmas celebration at Bar Eleven in Lamone. We’ll host a secret santa. You have to bring an unisex gift of a maximum of CHF 5.- value. At the event you will receive a bracelet with a symbol. If y
51ԹϺLugano Official Event @ Novotel Paradiso Lounge Bar
You're invited to our November networking event at the Novotel Lugano Paradiso. Only Albatross members will receive a token that grants them a 50% discount on the first drink until 20:30. There might be some free appetizers, but they will run out quickly, then you can buy à-la-carte food. Mind tha
You're invited to our November networking event at the Novotel Lugano Paradiso. Only Albatross members will receive a token that grants them a 50% discount on the first drink until 20:30. There might be some free appetizers, but they will run out quickly, then you can buy à-la-carte food. Mind tha
51ԹϺLugano Halloween & MJ's Birthday Party
51ԹϺLugano Halloween & MJ's Birthday Party
Get ready for a night of frights, delights, and dancing! You are summoned to a ghoulishly good time as we celebrate Halloween and a very special milestone. Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with monstrous music from our live DJ, so you can dance the night away. Come dressed in your Hallow
Get ready for a night of frights, delights, and dancing! You are summoned to a ghoulishly good time as we celebrate Halloween and a very special milestone. Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with monstrous music from our live DJ, so you can dance the night away. Come dressed in your Hallow
51ԹϺLugano - Special 18th Anniversary Event
51ԹϺLugano - Special 18th Anniversary Event
“𝙒𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙?” This was the question 2 expat friends asked themselves 18 years ago, leading to a platform where open-minded individu
“𝙒𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙?” This was the question 2 expat friends asked themselves 18 years ago, leading to a platform where open-minded individu

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our 51ԹϺGroups, 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!

Sports Group
Sports Group
Arts and Culture Group
Arts and Culture Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group

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Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Lugano and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Lugano.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Lugano and across the globe.

51ԹϺprovides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Lugano Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Lugano at Our Events

Our community in Lugano is also very active offline. Our 51ԹϺAmbassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lugano’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Lugano!

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