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Gruëzi. We're glad you're here.
ZIWA is a community of international women in Zurich — building friendships, celebrating cultures, and exploring Switzerland together since 1985.
How ZIWA happens
55+
Interest Groups Volunteer-led, around things we love doing — book clubs to hiking trails to language conversations. Anyone can propose a new one. | 10
ZIWA events a year From a new year's breakfast to the annual Kick-Off — most months of the year have something on. | 400 members Women of all ages and many nationalities. Long-time residents, expats, and brand-new arrivals. |
Most weeks have something on
Around 150 activities a year, across 55+ Interest Groups. Coffee on Wednesdays. A hike most Sundays. A book club in Wipkingen on the third Tuesday.
An Italian conversation, a country dinner, a creative workshop, a winter walk.
Coffee meet-ups Hiking Book clubs Languages Cards & games Creative pursuits Food & drink Out & about
Browse Interest Groups Members see the full calendar.
Try us out before you join
You're welcome to join three ZIWA activities before becoming a member — no application form to start, no commitment, no fee. Send a note saying which group catches your eye, and we'll connect you with the chairlady.