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51ԹϺ- A Great Place for South Africans in Zurich

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all of our South Africans in Zurich! Would you like to meet South African expats in Zurich? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow South Africans in Zurich, our South African members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best bobotie in Zurich.

We welcome you to join the 51ԹϺcommunity of South Africans abroad. The members of the vibrant South African expat community come from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and many others places in South Africa!

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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 Zurich

51,998
members in Zurich
5+
South-African members
48
monthly events
49
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow South Africans 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 South Africans in Zurich.

After Work Bowling
After Work Bowling
Dear Pin Hitters, Welcome to our after-work fun Bowling event in Zurich (...) Protected content (...) If you decide not to join or plans change, PLEASE remove your name from the list. Don't just send a message, as you are blocking a space for someone who might like to join. Or we wait for you to
Dear Pin Hitters, Welcome to our after-work fun Bowling event in Zurich (...) Protected content (...) If you decide not to join or plans change, PLEASE remove your name from the list. Don't just send a message, as you are blocking a space for someone who might like to join. Or we wait for you to
Wine Festival
Wine Festival
Let us visit to (...) Protected content (...) Wine Festival, the largest wine festival in Zürich and probably in Switzerland. You can try the best wines from hundreds of wineries around the world. I have very limited free tickets that I can provide on the day of the event.
Let us visit to (...) Protected content (...) Wine Festival, the largest wine festival in Zürich and probably in Switzerland. You can try the best wines from hundreds of wineries around the world. I have very limited free tickets that I can provide on the day of the event.
Comfort & Joy Burger Night
Comfort & Joy Burger Night
The burger group is back on my dear burgerinos, This time we go to a rather decent place with a rich choice of burgers. From fresh and organic meat to vegeterian. Join us for this interNations-like nice and relaxing place.
The burger group is back on my dear burgerinos, This time we go to a rather decent place with a rich choice of burgers. From fresh and organic meat to vegeterian. Join us for this interNations-like nice and relaxing place.
 51ԹϺZürich Official Event Latin Height @ SOHO
51ԹϺZürich Official Event Latin Height @ SOHO
Let's Dance. Let's connect. Let's make it a night to remember. I am very happy to invite you to our next official event at the one and only SOHO, Let's get together to enjoy another fancy evening with friends, dance, party, and meet like-minded people. Come celebrate the night Latin-Style! Music:
Let's Dance. Let's connect. Let's make it a night to remember. I am very happy to invite you to our next official event at the one and only SOHO, Let's get together to enjoy another fancy evening with friends, dance, party, and meet like-minded people. Come celebrate the night Latin-Style! Music:

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Why South African 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 South African 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 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!

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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Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other South Africans in Zurich

At InterNations, South Africans in Zurich can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. The "Cultural Capital Of Switzerland" has a great community of South Africans that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of South African expats in Zurich and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow South Africans in our Zurich forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Zurich and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with South Africans in Zurich at our International Events

The 51ԹϺcommunity in Zurich is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow South Africans in Zurich. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Zurich’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. Our 51ԹϺevents and activities are a great way to get to know other South African expats in your city and South Africans in Switzerland. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our South Africans living in Zurich.

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