Socialize in Bern
The easiest way to meet people is to show up to something that repeats, so you see the same faces again.
Go to a free event
Our event list has free, recurring events in Bern. Go alone, that is normal there.
Free events in Bern →
Meet one person for a coffee
Not into groups? Tell us what you are looking for and we introduce you to one person for a coffee or a drink.
Coffee with someone →
New in Bern? Meet one person
Other newcomers in Bern are already meeting and making new friends.
Meet someone for coffeeLanguage exchange and Tandem
Practise German (or English, French) with someone who wants to practise yours. Tandem is a free-to-start app for finding language partners, and there are regular language exchange evenings in Bern.
Language exchange in Bern →
Meetup groups
Meetup lists many groups in Bern: board games, hiking, languages, gaming and more. Join one and go to the next date.
Meetup in Bern →
Expat clubs
The International Club of Bern (founded 1991) organises social, sporting and cultural activities. InterNations has a Bern community with regular events and interest groups.
International Club of Bern →
International Bern Welcome Desk
Set up by the Swiss foreign ministry, the canton and the city, it advises people working in the diplomatic corps, international organisations or international companies in Bern, and lists events for the international community. Book appointments in advance.
Welcome Desk →
Join a club (Verein)
Clubs for sport, music, hobbies and more are the classic Swiss way to meet people. Ask whether visitors can come along first, then sign up when you like it.
Volunteer
benevol connects people with volunteer work and covers the Bern region. You meet people while doing something useful.
Volunteer jobs →
Check out the groups
Join our groups to meet people or get advice, and just ask. The main group, Connect Bern, is for any question; for other groups, check the topic first.
See the groups →