How to make Swiss friends in Zurich, Switzerland?

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  • Hi everyone! Today we are asking people on the street how to make Swiss friends in Switzerland. If you like the video, please give us a like and subscribe. Kind regards!
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  • @claudiaandjan
    @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi guys. We hope you liked this video :) Do you have any other tips on how to make friends, especially abroad? Let us know down below in the comments. We love to read you. Best regards and see you next week!

    • @Taker
      @Taker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How to survive like a international student? or you can interview to students at university

    • @StephenTajOfficial
      @StephenTajOfficial 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Plz send me Whatsapp number

  • @cyrilruegsegger9588
    @cyrilruegsegger9588 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I'm Swiss and i didn't figure it out yet

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Haha It is always challenging to make new friends!! Best of luck 🤞✨

    • @themystical3282
      @themystical3282 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahahahaha

    • @assemsabbah8082
      @assemsabbah8082 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahaha

    • @IsjNp6ky2c
      @IsjNp6ky2c 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're kidding?
      What are my chances of moving solo to Zurich? I would have to mentors as I was told, And that's all I know for now.

    • @user-bd5bl3ki3i
      @user-bd5bl3ki3i 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂

  • @languagenick3172
    @languagenick3172 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Let me say this.. I've been in Switzerland for 3 years now. I learned Swiss German and now can speak it fluently (yes it's possible) in a way that locals are surprised when I speak. Moreover I'm also fluent in French, English and Italian and am very outgoing. I made some Swiss friends in the beginning but it turned out to be complicated as they didn't have time that much or wanted to plan a daily hiking trip 2 month in advance. At work I haven´t made a single friend. I went to some meetup, that's where I got to know a couple of people which I´m still friends with. But still I have just one swiss friend and just a few friends in total. For being here for so long and being integrated that much I find it very very difficult to build up friendhips here. People are very friendly but it often feels unimpossible to break the ice. The most funny thing is that swiss people are the only once I know who think Germans are open people. They are not! But compared to swiss people they probably are. :) By the way, in the french part and italian part it might be a little easier to socialise but keep in mind Switzerland remains Switzerland. I love everything about Switzerland, it's a great place but if socialising is a big thing for you think twice to move here.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey there we want to thank you very much for sharing such an interesting and insightful comment with us. We can totally understand you! We hope that this sunny summer might accelerate your finding friends situation! Best wishes ✨❤️🍀

    • @deaddeadtape
      @deaddeadtape 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In the end finding friends is mostly on the person seeking. If you are a great human that is fun to be around you will find friends. If you are bad company then don’t wonder people don’t want to hang out with you. I have lived in several countries and there are always people who just can’t fit in and find friends.

    • @agvgv9263
      @agvgv9263 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      May I ask your age? Are you italian?

    • @languagenick3172
      @languagenick3172 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not Italian and my age is between 35 and 40 ;)@@agvgv9263

    • @GangdamStyle20
      @GangdamStyle20 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am Swiss. The one with the 2 months in advance is in my opinion just an excuse. These people just want to appear super busy and that they have so many friends. This got worse and worse with social media!! I bet it's a little bit like that in other countries too, but not as bad as in Switzerland. I organised a weekend trip with many people (Swiss and foreigner). I planed 2 months in advance. Guess what, I got critisized by Swiss people for the short frame of organisation. If I had not my elderly parents I would move to another country...

  • @JoelOman1980
    @JoelOman1980 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I had an interview with a company in Zürich last week and one of the interviewers told me that if Swedes has a 2 meter rule (for not interacting with other people) then the Swiss have a 5 meter rule! That's how introvert Swiss are (apparently). Still, I go clubbing, I like day-raves (dancing), I'm social, speak german and I am sort of an extrovert, so I see this opportunity, should I get this job, as a "challenge accepted" to make Swiss friends... 😁😅 Thanks for the video guys, you're awesome!

  • @adlc9362
    @adlc9362 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love your videos because, in addition to being interesting and useful, you show that you are polite, respectful and have a sense of humor. Thank you!

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow such a nice comment. Thanks so much!! We are happy you are liking our content 🧡

  • @mrsupperman2678
    @mrsupperman2678 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for listening to the suggestion from a couple of videos ago! :)

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank YOU for the suggestion!! We love to receive feedback from you, guys!! ⭐️✨

  • @JunSu-fz9xy
    @JunSu-fz9xy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    When I first moved to Switzerland I couldn't makes friends with Swiss people but I made multiple friends from foreign countries! Thought I'd be lonely but I made a lot of online friends and met them and hung out with them! Love it here

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey we are very happy to read your comment below this video! Thanks a lot and enjoy the sunny days 🍀✨

  • @FUOL_Motorsport
    @FUOL_Motorsport ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! Great videos. Can't wait to move to Zurich next year, these videos are so helpful.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your sweet and kind comment. We are super happy to know you are finding our videos helpful. Best of luck in your Swiss adventure!! ✨

  • @Patricker-qm8pd
    @Patricker-qm8pd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video guys! You quality of content is always so high! We highly appreciate it and we all want to see your channel grow! I already recommended your channel to some others. Have a wonderful week.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there thanks so this really positive and wonderfully uplifting comment! Highly appreciated! Enjoy your day ❤️✨

  • @Absy91
    @Absy91 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hoping to move to Switzerland soon and all your videos have been super helpful! Thank you so much to both of you
    !! :)

  • @msbaloch7255
    @msbaloch7255 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    love your videos, you both are adorable!

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much 🥰 Appreciate your comment a lot! ✨

  • @military101.
    @military101. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ıts great to see your channel growing :) keep goin guys 🥰

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment and sweet support 🙏✨

  • @zalbrill5312
    @zalbrill5312 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I would say it’s nearly impossible for POCs to make Swiss friends :(

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey there thanks for your comment and sharing your honest opinion 🙌 Have a wonderful weekend!

  • @RNWLL
    @RNWLL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I lived in 3 other countries and can confirm that in Switzerland it is more difficult to make new friends - especially when it comes to Swiss people.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, thanks a lot for sharing your insights! Have a great day! ✨

  • @iwontwastemylife
    @iwontwastemylife 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    No hards feelings towards Switzerland, cause I live here since 9 years and I like it. In the meantime I am fully integrated, I speak Swiss German, joined Vereine, work for a swiss company and I am the only foreigner in the office. I always had a very swiss hobby, mountains. I also organise sometimes social events and join events organised by the others. I have few international friends and many international acquaintances. Swiss friends? Zero. At the beginning I was telling myself that it's my fault cause I dont speak the language, but now I know it's the fault of the Swiss. They are simply not likable and very cold.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks so much for this thoughtful and honest comment! We are always happy to get to know the thoughts of various people. Wishing you a great weekend 🍀🎈🚀

    • @deaddeadtape
      @deaddeadtape 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I guess the way you reach absolute conclusions tells more about you than you think. I can imagine it is hard for you to find friends in general.

    • @GangdamStyle20
      @GangdamStyle20 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Switzerland is one of the most diffcult countries in this regards. I know I am Swiss myself. I think the reason is it is all about status and money...

    • @gueswhathappened
      @gueswhathappened 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GangdamStyle20 Maybe that's true. Whenever I am around Swiss group of friends all they talk about is buying stuff or trips, that's it. It is always a big topic, even with elderly people. And if for some reason you don't do that as much they just stop talking to you.

  • @stefm601
    @stefm601 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lot's of useful tips

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot!! We hope you liked the video 🥰

  • @Taker
    @Taker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nicee keep going !!

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a lot for your comment!

  • @Tabletop_Nonsenseverse
    @Tabletop_Nonsenseverse ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh god. I think I told in one of the other comments, my wife and I are moving to Zurih in a couple of months. Sounds like making friends will be hard!!!!

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your comment. It is always challenging to make friends abroad, but very rewarding when you achieve it. Best of luck in your Swiss move!! 🥰

  • @Tolstoy13
    @Tolstoy13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job with this one. Curious if you were able to make new friends following those advices. How about starting a meet-up club? You get to increase your own following and help others connect

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for your comment. It would be wonderful to have a meetup group one day!!✨

  • @projekt3658
    @projekt3658 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was a fun video! 😅

  • @chernatakatya
    @chernatakatya 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I came in Zurich last year from Ukraine and I didn't expect, that it'll be so difficult to make friends here. I'm attending intensive Deutschkurs and can speak some German already. But again, the language barrier is still there, cause people speak Swissdeutsch in normal life and don't necessarily want to switch all the time. A lot of times I feel discouraged to go to events with Swiss people, cause I don't want to be that person, that forces them to switch from their native language.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello thanks a lot for your comment! We are sorry to hear that but can relate! Keep positive and place yourself out there things will fall into place in long term ✨🍀

    • @rahelkamber4839
      @rahelkamber4839 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Don't worry about making Swiss people switch from their native language. Swiss people are often interested in hearing about other countries and different experiences!

    • @bombokkleart
      @bombokkleart 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ik that feeling about having to make everyone else switch up to accommodate you. And at the same time I could never connect or understand to participate in real 'Swiss-German' convos no matter how much I tried or wanted to

  • @irinakeis
    @irinakeis ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Jan looks more Swiss than most Swiss on the interview

    • @Tolstoy13
      @Tolstoy13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know, right?!

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hello thank you very much for your comment. I get often the question if I am from Sweden or classic from Germany when introducing myself to someone new 😋🧐

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think we are living in 2023 and a lot of immigration as well as emigration is happening. So anyone could have any nationality regardless of their appearance.

    • @deaddeadtape
      @deaddeadtape 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Zurich is multicultural, you have more chance to meet ex Yugoslavian, German or Italian people then a Swiss

  • @janneman1274
    @janneman1274 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool

  • @Ultrayano
    @Ultrayano หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a swiss who travelled for a year last year I can assure you that Switzerland is ass to make friends. People are so closed off and not open to new things it's actually very sad

  • @gr_br
    @gr_br ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I removed a comment I've just posted feeling it was too harsh, in reference to how social media is turning human beings into cyborgs. I like you guys and I felt bad leaving a negative remark here. My apologies 😟

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey there,
      thanks for your comment! We appreciate your support 🚀 I don’t think your comment before was very negative, just an opinion you had and shared ✨💯 Thanks very much for the positive support and have a good start into the week!

  • @michellef4645
    @michellef4645 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lol the guy who recommends asking for a lighter to make friends! Too many people here smoke, that's one downside of living in Zurich. Otherwise it's my favorite city in the world! Thanks for this video Jan and Claudia!

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much for your comment and sharing your input 💯👋

  • @tangerineinkstudio8721
    @tangerineinkstudio8721 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For those of us who cannot attend bars,sports clubs etc.
    Do you recommend any app to meet people?

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey there, thanks for the comment. We have been using bumble and meetup :-)

  • @Anna-on7ks
    @Anna-on7ks ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The person at 9:02 mentions a place, does somebody know where to find this or how I can google it? I can’t find it because my German is really bad hahaha

    • @_mario_2985
      @_mario_2985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm Swiss (but not from Zurich so I only know it through googling). At this exact timestamp the person talks about "Zwischennutzung" which is just a general term for some place that is temporary available for hiring (and cheap) thus it is often used for cultural activities. Later the person mentions a specific place "Zentralwäscherei Zürich" which can be found by googling (I cannot post a link on YT unfortunately)

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello the place he mentions is Zentralwäscherei. We have never been there ourselves neither 😅😃 So we also always learn something new though these videos 😋

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Also thanks to Mario, who commented before and explained it well ☀️

  • @ajanthapriyadarshani49
    @ajanthapriyadarshani49 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi.i like introduction

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey there thanks for the comment!

  • @mamunsarker238
    @mamunsarker238 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your smile is very beautiful.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha thank you!! 😊

  • @conanobrian8580
    @conanobrian8580 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:32 guy interviewer face looks like hes getting ready to fight the spanish guy

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha why do you think that? I never thought I would appear that way 🥸😅

  • @cristiangil1803
    @cristiangil1803 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola claudiaa!!! Necesito hablar contigo porfavoorrr necesito ir a trabajar a suiza y no se como…

  • @amitc1617
    @amitc1617 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🎉

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your comment! 💯✨

  • @LiiDude
    @LiiDude 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    11:40 me as German... and she replies: learn the language...haha, maybe she was nervous and didn't understand the question properly but anyway, let's agree, it's not easy to make friends, especially the older you get.

  • @ohwhataday
    @ohwhataday ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did you guys spot me around Zurich? I felt this is an attack haha. I just moved to Zurich last month and I only have a few friends, but would like to get to know more people here.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello thanks for your comment 👋 How should we have spotted you around Zurich? We understand, that you want to get to know more people, you just arrived. Give yourself time and be open to the new adventure ✨

  • @Mr.SyedOfficial
    @Mr.SyedOfficial 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Both of you look so sweet ❤ I want to be your friend

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahah thanks that is very sweet of you!

    • @Mr.SyedOfficial
      @Mr.SyedOfficial 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@claudiaandjan I am serious please

    • @Mr.SyedOfficial
      @Mr.SyedOfficial 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@claudiaandjan Please share your email address

  • @bakkecske91
    @bakkecske91 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where to look for jobs for switzerland ?

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have done another series where we asked for how to find a job in Zurich, Switzerland. Check it out if you like 🍀🚀

  • @ajanthapriyadarshani49
    @ajanthapriyadarshani49 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like meet swisterlend girl

  • @LSymon-ic8rd
    @LSymon-ic8rd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    july untys friends? so preety...ask to talk and meet..i would like to setup in their..soon..

  • @LSymon-ic8rd
    @LSymon-ic8rd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ur momy so sweet,preety,cuty...also both...can u arange for me zurich travels and setup for business travel company?...thanks

  • @g.m.3000
    @g.m.3000 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    6:05 The guy that said Latin American friendships aren’t as genuine as Swiss friendships sounds like a female hurt him or something. That’s just his opinion. He is generalizing off his experience.

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your comment and sharing your opinion 👍

    • @RNWLL
      @RNWLL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He probably went there on holiday for 1 week and now he believes he knows everything about those countries.

  • @user-ry2qs7xf9k
    @user-ry2qs7xf9k 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    *Spanish women are the answer.*

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello thanks for your comment! :-)

  • @LSymon-ic8rd
    @LSymon-ic8rd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    teach swiss language..sweet daughter..cludia..princess..why ur bro hair so long?,,trangle never good!thank sysmon

  • @ptake8107
    @ptake8107 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeffrey Dahmer lives in Zürich :-0

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, I am not 100% sure, if I understand correctly 😅 I hope Jeffrey Dahmer does not life in Zurich 🤞

    • @Tolstoy13
      @Tolstoy13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@claudiaandjan let's hope Claudia doesn't know who Dahmer was)) Those glasses bro..I mean P Take might be on to something here :DDD

  • @curlyhairedgypsy987
    @curlyhairedgypsy987 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great! very useful information from future expat 🫶🏼

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for your sweet comment!! Best of luck in your Swiss adventure!! 🧡

  • @Mr.SyedOfficial
    @Mr.SyedOfficial 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guys what is your email address please

    • @claudiaandjan
      @claudiaandjan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi! You can contact us through our Instagrams: @poulainclaudia and @janheimes. Kind regards!