Established 1941
One of the oldest Swiss clubs in America — quietly running, since the year the world changed.
We’re a 501(c)(7) social club for Swiss nationals, Swiss-Americans, and anyone with affection for Switzerland in South Florida. Family-run in spirit, eighty years in.
- Active members
- 400+
- Years in Miami
- 80+
- Year founded
- 1941
- Non-profit status
- 501(c)(7)
Our mission
A home away from home, run by neighbors.
Swiss Club Miami exists to keep Swiss heritage close at hand for the people who care about it — expats raising kids bilingually, retirees who landed here decades ago, professionals visiting on assignment, and friends of Switzerland who simply love the country.
We do this the un-fancy way: monthly Stammtisch, an annual Swiss National Day Celebration, family picnics, and a volunteer-led board that holds the calendar together. No clubhouse, no dues fed into overhead — just the people and the gatherings.
The long story, briefly
Eighty years on the calendar.
- 1941
Founded
A small group of Swiss expatriates gathers in Miami to keep their language, traditions, and friendships alive far from home.
- 1960s
First Swiss National Day in Miami
August 1 becomes the club’s signature annual gathering — a tradition that has continued, uninterrupted, for decades.
- 1990s
Stammtisch tradition takes root
Monthly Stammtisch dinners begin rotating across South Florida venues, anchoring the club’s social calendar.
- 2010s
Family programming expands
Picnics, kids’ events, and cultural programming widen the audience to second- and third-generation Swiss-Americans.
- Today
A vibrant 400+ member community
Swiss nationals, Swiss-Americans, and friends of Switzerland gather year-round across Miami and South Florida.
What we stand for
Three things, kept simple.
Cultural exchange
Preserving Swiss traditions, language, and culture through events, celebrations, and community activities — from Stammtisch to Swiss National Day.
Community first
A welcoming space for Swiss nationals, Swiss-Americans, and friends of Switzerland to connect across generations and build lasting relationships.
Quietly enduring
Eighty-plus years in, the club still runs on the same principle: show up for each other, keep traditions alive, welcome the next person at the table.
Volunteer leadership
2026 Board of Directors
The people who keep the calendar full and the lights on. Reach out directly — we read every message.
Curious? Come to a Stammtisch.
The simplest way to meet the club is to show up at the next gathering. No commitment required.