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51�ԹϺ��– Uniting Americans living in Switzerland

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in Switzerland? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the mountain resort of Zermatt?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Switzerland or are still living in the United States of America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51�ԹϺ��Switzerland 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 American expats in Switzerland, coming from all corners of United States of America - from New York City, over Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.

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

After Work Chess Night Casual Games Smart Conversations

7. July 2026, 18:00

14 attendees

Join us for a relaxed after-work chess evening with good conversations and an easygoing atmosphere. This is not a tournament and no chess experience is required. Beginners, casual players and experienced players are all welcome. The idea is to unwind after work enjoy the game and meet interesting p

Sundowner over Berne

7. July 2026, 19:15

1 attendees

Who fancies joining us for a sundowner on the Prizeotel’s roof terrace? We’ll meet directly on the terrace at 7.15 pm. Card payments only at the bar – no cash! I will be there with some friends.

Tango First Steps - Sommer Edition

7. July 2026, 19:30

5 attendees

Here we go — let’s learn tango together! on (...) Protected content (...) No previous experience is needed — it’s a great opportunity to discover tango, meet new people, and connect through dance. We meet every first Tuesday of the month, and we’ll finish with a little chill time at the end.

Fun Tuesday With A French Comedy

7. July 2026, 19:50

1 attendees

Do you need to pass the time until the football match (Switzerland-Columbia) or simply want to have some good laugh? Then join me for LOL 2.0 with Sophie Marceau at the Kult Kino Atelier. The movie starts at 20:00 and lasts 106min. We meet a bit ahead to distribute the tickets. I can get you a tick

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Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51�ԹϺ��Groups 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.