Meeting places
CARITAS - Digi Treff
Help with questions about mobile phones and computers. You can get help with things like: - Setting up an email account - Scanning and sending documents - Downloading apps - Filling out online forms - Using "My Account" and other online portals - Searching for information on the internet Come by with your own laptop or mobile phone. At the Digi-Treff, we'll help you – and there's coffee. Please note: We do not offer technical support or typing services. Please see our other services for those.
CARITAS - Young Caritas
Monthly changing events and projects addressing migration, poverty, and sustainable development. Examples include workshops, gift exchanges, and school visits for children.
Caritas Repair Shop Zurich Affoltern (for women)
Migrant women can practice German, deepen their sewing skills and make social contacts in the mending workshops.
Caritas Repair Shop Zurich Schwamendingen (for women)
Migrant women can practice German, deepen their sewing skills and make social contacts in the mending workshops.
ChrischtehĂĽsli
A meeting place with food distribution. Advice and support for marginalized people, migrants, and refugees. Lunch is available at various locations; see ChrischtehĂĽsli https://www.chrischtehuesli.ch/
femmesTISCHE Stadt ZĂĽrich
femmesTISCHE are moderated discussion groups in various languages. They are conducted in the participants' native languages. Participants discuss topics such as family, health, education, and integration in small groups (peer-to-peer). They receive important information and strengthen their personal resources and social network. Interested participants and those who would like to apply to be moderators can contact Dörte Wurst, Co-Director of femmesTISCHE City Zurich: T +41 44 412 83 30, doerte.wurst@zuerich.ch.
HEKS AltuM Treffpunkt Cramer
A meeting place for Arabic and Kurdish speakers aged 50+ and AltuM tandem participants. Make connections, exchange ideas, and enjoy each other's company. Practice speaking German together, receive information and advice on support services, and participate in various activities. Every Monday from 2-4 pm, except public holidays / see website for dates.
HEKS AltuM Treffpunkt Zentral 1
A meeting place for Spanish speakers aged 55 and over, and other interested individuals. These afternoons offer the opportunity to make new friends, socialize, play games, read newspapers or informative brochures, discover new opportunities, and practice speaking German together. Depending on interest, informational events or other activities are also organized or attended together. Every Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, except on public holidays and during the summer break in July and August. See website for dates.
HEKS AltuM Treffpunkt Zentral 2
A meeting place for Tamil-speaking people aged 55 and over, and other interested individuals. These afternoons offer the opportunity to make new friends, socialize, play games, read newspapers or informative brochures, and discover new services. Depending on interest, informational events or other activities are also organized or attended together. When: Every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, except holidays, summer break in July and August / see website for dates.
Kafi Klick - Internet Café
Free internet café for people affected by poverty. At Café Klick, nine computer workstations are available for free use. Scanners and printers (color, black and white) are also available. Staff offer support as needed and as capacity allows.
Kafi Klick - Internet café for women
Free internet café for people affected by poverty. At Café Klick, nine computer workstations are available for free use. Scanners and printers (color, black and white) are also available. Staff offer support as needed and as capacity allows.
Männer-Tische Stadt Zürich - Discussion groups (for men)
'Männer-Tische' are moderated discussion groups held in various languages. Participants discuss topics such as family, health, education, and integration in small groups (peer-to-peer). They receive important information while simultaneously strengthening their personal resources and social network.Interested participants and those who would like to apply to be moderators can contact Noah Bürge, Co-Director of 'Männer-Tische' in the City of Zurich: T +41 44 412 83 37, noah.buerge@zuerich.ch.
Maxim Theater - Sprachkaffee
Language Café. Over coffee, tea, and pastries, you can improve your German skills in a friendly atmosphere.Here you'll meet people from all over the world; some already speak a lot of German, others not so much yet – everyone is welcome and can participate. We support each other. Our language café thrives on encounters, participation, and appreciation.No registration required, free of charge.
Netz 4
Treff54 with sewing café, open meeting place and advice
OFF Ort fĂĽr Frauen
A meeting place for refugee women, migrant women, and their children. German language practice through conversation in the morning and excursions/activities in the afternoon.
Röm.-kath. Pfarrei St.Gallus - Frauen-Café International
Meeting place for women from different countries and Swiss women. Play area for children.
Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (SRK) Femmes Tische (for women)
Femmes-Tische brings together women who share the same native language. The moderated discussion groups foster social connections and easy exchange about everyday issues related to health, family, and integration. Further information is available on the website (see link below).
Stadtkloster ZĂĽrich - Community garden
Community garden of the Zurich City Monastery. Working together in the garden and having lunch together.
Treffpunkt City SEB
Treffpunkt City is a low-threshold drop-in center for adults with social or mental health difficulties. It offers affordable meals, showers and laundry facilities, and solution-oriented counseling. The consumption of alcohol and drugs is prohibited.
Treffpunkt City SEB (for women only)
Treffpunkt City is a low-threshold drop-in center for adults with social or mental health difficulties. It offers affordable meals, showers and laundry facilities, and solution-oriented counseling. The consumption of alcohol and drugs is prohibited.
Treffpunkt t-alk
A meeting place for people with alcohol dependency and adults with social or mental health difficulties. Lunch is served daily for CHF 4. We also offer free soup and bread, as well as inexpensive or free drinks. In addition, we provide showers and washing facilities, and free clothing for homeless people. We also offer a free consultation with a doctor (approximately once a month) and, if needed, a FibroScan liver scan.
Verein Incontro - Lokal Primero
Coffee, cake, a place to relax, talk, and receive advice (see homepage). Free dinner at 6 pm. Sundays at 8:30 pm: Catholic service in various languages. Fridays from 3 pm: Free medical consultation.
Winterstube/Stadtkloster
Meals, computer access, shower facilities, washing facilities, social contacts (accompanied by professionals)
Zueflucht Pace - Social counseling
Social counseling and support for people in need. Coffee, conversation, and companionship. Monday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM German lessons Wednesday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Food distribution Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM German lessons Friday 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM Pace Evening