26 Cantons

Indians Across Swiss Cities

Explore the Indian community in each Swiss city — from Zurich's financial district to Geneva's international arena and Basel's pharma corridor.

Zurich

~10,000 Indians

Switzerland's financial capital and home to the largest Indian community. ETH Zurich, Google, UBS, and 150+ Indian associations.

  • IAGZ Community
  • ETH & UZH Indian Students
  • Bollywood nights
  • Gujarati & Punjabi Associations

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Geneva

~5,000 Indians

International city with the UN, WHO, and WTO. Cosmopolitan Indian expat community in the heart of Europe.

  • Indian Consulate General (9 Rue du Valais)
  • UN & Diplomatic Community
  • CERN Scientists
  • International Schools

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Basel

~3,500 Indians

Pharma and biotech hub — home to Novartis, Roche, and a growing Indian professional community.

  • Pharma & Biotech Pros
  • ICAS Indian Association
  • Sri Durga Temple
  • Holi Festival Basel

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Bern

~2,000 Indians

Swiss federal capital with the Indian Embassy, academic institutions, and a tight-knit Indian community.

  • Embassy of India (Thunstrasse 5)
  • Indian Association Berne
  • University of Bern
  • Bharatiya Association

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Lausanne

~1,500 Indians

Olympic city on Lake Geneva — EPFL's global campus attracts hundreds of Indian students and researchers.

  • EPFL Indian Students
  • IOC Indian Professionals
  • PrangaN@Swiss (Durga Puja)
  • Indian Restaurants

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Indians in All 26 Cantons

Beyond the main cities, Indian communities exist in Zug (crypto/finance), Lugano (Italian-speaking), St. Gallen, Winterthur, and across all 26 Swiss cantons. Each canton has its own integration office to help new residents settle in.

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