Internationals in Ticino community

Moving to Ticino is exciting and challenging.

We are the largest community of newcomers and professionals in the canton, helping, understand local life, and build the future here.

6,000+ Community Members
50+ Events Hosted
5+ Years of activity
10+ Guides Published

Upcoming Events - Meet Your Community in Real Life!

<p>Meet people. Grow your network. Feel at home. </p><p>80% of <mark class="highlight">our </mark>members come to their first event alone - and never feel alone for long. </p><p>We host <strong>30+ multilingual </strong>gatherings every year across the Canton of Ticino: Social mixers • Language exchanges • Women’s circles • Entrepreneur meetups • and more.</p>

Real Stories from the Community

Moving to a new country is personal. Whether it’s finding a support network in Lugano, navigating Swiss culture, or simply making that first friend, our members share how this community transformed their experience from 'surviving' to 'thriving'

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from internationals moving to Ticino

Upcoming Events

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Community Testimonials

"As a local, I love these events. It’s refreshing to meet open-minded people from all over the world right here in Lugano"

— Sarah, Marketing Manager

"I was lonely when I arrived. This group gave me my first friends and helped me feel at home"

— Marco R., Software Engineer

"The guides are incredibly detailed and helpful. They saved me so much time when moving to Lugano!"

— Emma L., Teacher