How to meet people in Bern

Leute kennenlernen und neue Freunde finden in Bern

Moving to Bern, or just new here, and don't have a circle yet? Bern is small enough that showing up to the same room a few times actually works.

Go back to the same room, not a different one each time

A single night out rarely turns into a friendship. Seeing the same faces two or three times does. A conversation gets easier every time you show up. That's why recurring events beat one-off nights out: a weekly jam session, a monthly language exchange, a regular game night. Pick a couple and keep going.

What's on in Bern right now

See all 115 upcoming events in Bern.

How Connect fits in

Connect lists real events happening in Bern, run by us and by local organisers. RSVP on the app, see the details, and go. There's also today's events and this weekend's events if you want something sooner.

Common questions

Where can I meet people in Bern as a newcomer?
Recurring, drop-in events are the easiest way in: no membership, no invite needed. See events in Bern for what's currently running.
Are there regular meetups in Bern?
Yes, language exchanges, jam sessions, game nights and similar rooms happen weekly or monthly across the city. They're listed above and on the full events page.
Do I need to know someone to go?
No. Every event listed on Connect is open to people arriving alone.