51ԹϺ– The Place for South Africans Living in Switzerland
Want to connect with the expat community of Southu0020Africans in Switzerland? Looking for Southu0020African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Southu0020African expats to go on an excursion to theu0020mountainu0020resortu0020ofu0020Zermatt with?
51ԹϺSwitzerland offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Switzerland or are still in Southu0020Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. 51ԹϺis the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Southu0020African expats in Switzerland is going very strong, with members having roots all across Southu0020Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Capeu0020Town.
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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 51ԹϺevent that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.
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Meet other South Africans at our events in Switzerland
Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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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.
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Tips and Advice on Switzerland from Your Fellow South African Expats
Obviously, expat life in Switzerland goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Swiss mentality and way of life. South Africans in Switzerland are a part of our community, calling cities such as Geneva, Bern, Zurich, and many others home. You can use 51ԹϺto look for fellow South Africans in Zurich, for example.
Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Swiss 51ԹϺCommunity!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
- On the Switzerland Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Zurich, etc.
- The 51ԹϺPlaces database for Switzerland has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.
From the mountain resort of Zermatt to Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Switzerland on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Switzerland
Additionally, 51ԹϺhosts regular expat events and activities in Switzerland. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Swiss rösti, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zurich’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Switzerland? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the mountain ranges of the Jura Vaudois and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your 51ԹϺmembership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Switzerland!
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