Hi All, I'm starting this meetup group trying to create a meeting and socializing place for the international folk living in or around Biel, especially for the one's new to the area who are trying to expand their social circle. Anyone's welcome though from anywhere at all. As a born Canadian and having lived for over 25 years in Switzerland I know from own experience and from talking to the international folk how hard it can be to gel and socialize with people as the Swiss culture can be somewha …

This group is for all English-speakers (native or not) in the area of Lake Constance, which includes Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Our monthly meeting is held at Il Boccone (www.ilboccone.de), a lovely restaurant/cafe/bar just two blocks from the Constance train station (Bodanstr. 20 / Bodanplatz bus stop). You'll find us at the top of the stairs in an alcove to the left. We also meet occasionally for special events such as concerts. We'd love to have you join us!