Thanksgiving is one of the biggest celebrations in the US and we would like to bring the community together for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Join us for a warm and festive Thanksgiving Dinner at Fraunces Tavern, New York’s oldest and most historic bar and restaurants established in 1762.
 
Date: Thursday, November 28th at 7:00pm
Price : USD 120 (including tax and tips, but excluding beverage) 
Location: Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl St, 10004 New York

Step into a piece of American history and enjoy a traditional menu (see here, risotto as vegetarian option) in good company in the same rooms where George Washington and many of the Founding Fathers once gathered. 

Our valued premium members can log into their profile to find discounted tickets in their premium member shop. If you are not a premium member yet, check out all the benefits and consider subscribing for exclusive content.

Kindly RSVP by November 17th to ensure your seat at the table by buying your ticket through below link:

Note: As of 11/17 - the sign up period has passed. The reservation at the restaurant has been finalized and unfortunately no further spots are available. Please join us for our next events!

Our sponsor Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisors are hosting a market outlook and network reception at their new offices in Hudson Yards. We were able to extend the invite to all members on a first come first serve basis with only a handful of remaining tickets available.

Our partner organization the American Swiss Foundation are hosting a luncheon and fireside chat at the New York Stock Exchange featuring Sergio P. Ermotti, Group CEO, UBS Group AG. We are able to extend tickets at a first come first served basis to our Premium Members.

Please login into your Premium Member account to find out more about the event.

Experience New York City's vibrant contemporary art scene with an exclusive gallery tour led by the esteemed Riva Blumenfeld. With two decades as an art dealer and another 20 years as an art educator with renowned institutions like the Whitney Museum and MoMA, Riva brings unparalleled expertise and insight to this special event. Join us for this exclusive event in Chelsea, where over 250 galleries ar ein business and the High Line flourishes over head with views of the Hudson River.

Date: Saturday, September 14th
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Meeting Location: Chelsea (exact location will be communicated)

Event Highlights:

• Gallery Exploration: Visit 4 to 5 carefully selected galleries showcasing both prominent exhibitions and hidden gems. The specific galleries will be announced closer to the event date, but could include prestigious galleries such as David Zwirner, Hauser & Wirth, Pace, David Kordansky, Lisson, Yossi Milo, Sikemma Jenkins or Lehman Maupin.

• Personalized Experience: Enjoy a more intimate gallery tour, which will be specifically designed for the Swiss Society and a smaller group, to maintain one conversation and enhance the interaction.

• Post-Tour Socializing: After the gallery tour, you’re invited to continue the conversation over a drink with the group at a local Chelsea venue (cost of drinks not included in ticket price).
  

About Your Guide:

Riva Blumenfeld is renowned for her deep knowledge and passion for art. Her impressive career includes leading art tours for elite patrons and institutions, including the Peggy Guggenheim Museum and the 92nd St Y. Whether it's guiding through the Venice Art Biennale or exploring NYC's dynamic art landscape, Riva’s tours offer a unique opportunity to engage with art on a deeper level.

Don’t miss this chance to delve into Chelsea’s art world with one of the most experienced and knowledgeable guides in the field. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable afternoon of art and conversation!

We are able to offer a slight discount to our valued Premium Members, so please choose the ticket option according to your membership.

The 2024 Swiss National Day in New York will be hosted on Saturday, July 27. Please find more detail on our dedicated SND page here: https://www.swisssociety.org/snd

Please note that this year's annual meeting will be held in person, with a virtual participation option available. For more details please login to your Premium Member account and access the Premium Member only event section.

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Time: 6.00 to 9.00 PM

Location: STATE Grill and Bar, 21 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10118 (map)

• 6.15 - 6.30 PM - Doors open and arrival of Premium Members

• 6.30 - 8.00 PM - Annual meeting

• 8.00 - 9.00 PM - Light refreshments and networking

Login link to Premium Member section: Link

Join us for a round of mini golf at Swingers Crazy Golf in NoMad. The venue hosts 3 golf courses, several bars to enjoy a beverage or try some of their delicious food options. We only have a limited amount of tickets available so please secure your spot now.

Date: Friday, March 15, 2024

Time: 6.00pm to 8.30pm

• 6.00pm - Meet at the venue and check-in

• 6.30pm - Start golf round

• 8.00pm - Finish golf round and enjoy a drink or some food at the venue

Location: Swingers Crazy Golf, 35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001

• Please bring a valid ID card with you to the venue. All guests must be over 21 and may be asked to provide valid photo ID on arrival (requirement by the venue).

Included:

• 1 round of mini golf

Not Included:

• Any drinks or food items can be purchased from the venue.

Price:

• A ticket for 1 round of mini golf is $35 per person (including tip and taxes).

• Please purchase your ticket here.

If you have any questions, please contact info@swisssociety.org.

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, we are planning a day trip to Hunter Mountain to go skiing, snowboarding or any other snow related activities you might like. We already have a group going and are working with Ovrride, a company which provides bus transport to/back from the city and offers the area ticket as well. Please purchase your ticket for the bus and area directly from the Ovrride website via this link.

If you don’t have your own equipment (ski, snowboard, etc.) you can rent it at the Hunter Mountain ski resort via the links mentioned further below.

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Time: 6.30am to 7.30pm

Location: Hunter Mountain, Hunter, NY 12492

Price: Hunter Weekend (Non-Holiday) Rates

• All Area & Bus $179.95 + $10.80 fees = $190.75

• Bus Only $99.95 + $6.00 fees = $105.95

• Rental Packages can be booked directly through Hunter Mountain’s rental portal.

• Lesson Packages can be booked directly through Hunter Mountain’s lesson portal.

Ovrride offers different bus pick up options in Union Square, UWS or Downtown Brooklyn during the checkout process. Please purchase your tickets now as they do sell out.

Once you purchased your tickets, please let us know via an email at info@swisssociety.org so we can coordinate with all the participants.

Skiing and snowboarding is done at your own risk, and it is important to be aware that you are responsible for ensuring you possess the necessary skills for these activities.

We are currently sold out for the Fondue Night. If you want to be added to the waitlist in case of potential cancellations please sign up below via email.

One of our most popular events, the Fondue Night, is back at Lavaux Wine Bar. As tickets sell out fast, please follow the below link and secure your spot.

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024

Time:

• Apéro: 6.00pm (for those who want to come early; drinks not included in the ticket price)

• Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Location: The Lavaux Wine Bar, 630 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

Menu:
Shared cheese/charcuterie boards as appetizer
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Cheese fondue with bread and other ingredients

Not Included:
Drinks (Wine, soft drinks, coffee, etc.) are not included but can be ordered individually.
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Desserts are not included but can be ordered individually.

Price:
The pre-sale price is $60 per person (tax and tip is included) and includes the fondue and appetizer. Any additional orders have to be paid separately. Price will increase in January 2024.

Get your tickets here!

If you have any questions, please contact info@swisssociety.org.

Our friends from the Swiss Benevolent Society are organizing the 6th Swiss Hockey Night on January 22, 2024 at 7pm. Join the community at Prudential Center to watch the New Jersey Devils (with our Swiss hockey stars Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, Jonas Siegenthaler and Akira Schmid) take on the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL.

Get your tickets via the following link.

We are partnering with the Consulate General of Switzerland to support all runners especially the Swiss ones at this year’s New York City Marathon. The Swiss Cheering Station will be located in Manhattan on the 5th Avenue & E 108 Street south of of Duke Ellington Circle. Please note that this is a different location to previous years.

The first Sunday in November is traditionally reserved for the New York City Marathon. This year we are partnering with our valued sponsor NORQAIN, the official timekeeper of the New York City Marathon 2023, for a meet with NORQAIN CEO and founder Ben Kueffer at their newly opened pop-up store in Soho on Thursday, November 2nd between 6-8pm.

NORQAIN is a fully independent, family-owned Swiss watch company located in Nidau (Bienne) in the heart of the Swiss watch industry and has been growing their brand here in the US. Check out their latest watch collections at NORQAIN.com and sign up for this unique opportunity to get know NORQAIN CEO and founder Ben Kueffer. 

Please note that there is limited space available and RSVP is required to Michele.Schwegler@norqain.com.

Date/Time: Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, 6-8pm

Location: 91 Crosby Street, 10012, New York (map)

RSVP: Michele.Schwegler@norqain.com

The Swiss Ball has been a long standing tradition for the Swiss Society of New York. After the hiatus due to the pandemic, we are bringing this fantastic event back in 2023.

The date has been set as October 20, 2023 and we have finalized the wonderful event location at 583 Park Avenue.

Please visit our Swiss Gala webpage for more details.

To bridge the gap between Swiss National Day and the Swiss Gala we are hosting a new event where we will be playing an escape room. On Friday September 22, 2023, we will be meeting at MyssTic Rooms for a fun evening with riddles, drinks and good company!

To start off the event, we will be meeting at the venue for a welcome drink. During this time you can already vet your potential crew, in order to maximize your team's well-rounded skills to gather valuable clues, solve the puzzles, and leverage those to eventually escape the room. Our event venue MyssTic Rooms has two amazing scenarios, which we will be discovering: The Montauk Project and the Ghost Light

After the successful completion of the challenge, we will be heading to a nearby bar, where you will have more opportunities to socialize and network with your fellow escape artists and the challengers of the other room.

Please see below schedule and head over to our ticket page to grab your spot!

Please note: Due to organizational changes we had to adjust the starting time and our capacity to only 20 tickets total.

Schedule:

• 6:15 pm - Arrival at the event location at MyssTic Rooms at 794 Union Street in Brooklyn, first socializing over a welcome drink and forming of the groups

  7:00 pm - Starting your journey of escaping the room

  8:00 pm - With the (hopefully) successful breakout, the official part of the event will conclude. It is highly encouraged to join the migration to a nearby bar for the socializing part of the evening.

Summer is coming closer and we are excited to kick it off “Kids in the Park” in Central Park. The Swiss Society of New York will be hosting it together with the Swiss Benevolent Society with the bigger purpose of bringing together multiple generations and celebrating Swiss heritage in a playful, creative and vibrant environment midst of the beauty of Central Park.

From playing soccer, badminton, knitting and reading sessions, sharing common values and stories, making new connections or just enjoying an ice cream or a glass of wine in the sun. As in previous years, we will keep it simple and low key, which means no commitment or registration from your side needed, just join us for a great time together and feel free to bring along games, equipment or any ideas for other activities.

It will take place on Saturday, June 10 from 2-4pm on the meadow just south of the 72nd Street entrance on Central Park West. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. 

Date & Time: Saturday, June 10 from 2-4pm

Location: Central Park > see exact location in link or picture below (red dot)

Switzerland’s first-time election to the UN Security Council

Seeing Switzerland’s first-time membership of the UN security council, the Swiss Society of New York is organizing a “meet-and-greet” with Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the UN in New York.

20 years after joining the United Nations, Switzerland, for the first time, is an elected member of the UN Security Council. The non-permanent 2023–24 seat furthers Switzerland's commitment to peace and security within the UN and is a key instrument in promoting Switzerland's foreign policy interests and values globally.

Please find out more about Switzerland’s mission in the UN Security Council “A Plus for Peace” in the following link.

Date:

Wednesday, April 19th, 6.00 to 9.00 pm

Location:

Blue Gallery, 222 East 46th Street, New York 10017 (map)

Agenda

The event will feature a keynote speech by Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl followed by a moderated open discussion with the audience. Following the official part of the event, people will have time to connect and enjoy some snacks and beverages (red/white wine, beer and soft drinks).

Doors Open: 6.00pm

Keynote Speech & Open Discussion: 6.30pm (takes around 60mins)

Networking including snacks & beverages: 7.30pm onwards

Tickets are now for sale so please get yours at the below link.

Thank you for the support from our sponsors Schindler and Vontobel!

We are bringing back one of our signature events from last season which everyone enjoyed and was sold out. Fondue Night! This upcoming edition will be hosted at The Lavaux Wine Bar in the West Village. Please get your ticket below.

We are partnering with the Consulate General of Switzerland to support all runners especially the Swiss ones at this year’s New York City Marathon. The Swiss Corner will be located in Manhattan on the west side of 1st Avenue between 61st and 63rd Street (see picture below for location). Our president Jan Furrer and VP Member Engagement Silvan Lehner are also amongst the 50,000 runners. Come by and get a free Swiss goodie (as long as supplies last).

To enjoy the pleasant fall weather and beautiful colors we are planning a hiking trip with our community around Cold Spring in upstate New York.

We will meet at Grand Central Station at 9:30am and take the train together up to Cold Spring. There are a few different routes with various length and difficulty grades in the area so we will decide on the day depending on the group’s interest which route(s) to choose.

To cap off the day, we will meet back in Cold Spring at a local restaurant or beer garden to enjoy a refreshment before heading back to the city. Below is a tentative outline of the excursion with times.

Please RSVP through info@swisssociety.org so we can get a sense who is planning on attending. Everyone is responsible to buy their own train ticket which costs about $20-30.

Further details will be sent out shorter to the date to those who have signed up. In case of bad weather, we will plan to move the trip to a following weekend.

Date:
Saturday, September 17th, 2022, 9:30am

Itinerary:
9.30am - Meet at Grand Central at the golden clock tower in the middle of the main concourse
9.50am - Train departs to Cold Spring
11.14am - Arrival in Cold Spring
Between 11.14 and 4.20pm - Hike, visit shops, eat and drink at restaurant
4.20pm - Train back to NYC
5.55pm - Arrival at Grand Central Station

Meeting Point:
We are meeting at 9:30am at Grand Central Station at the golden clock in the main concourse, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 (map). We will bring a Swiss flag to be easily recognized.

Train Ticket:
Everyone is responsible to buy their own train ticket which costs $15 one way/$30 return for adults. Please note there are discount options for seniors, family, kids, etc. based on your needs. You can purchase the ticket by downloading the MTA Train Time App (enter the route Grand Central to Cold Spring, select the 9:50am train and press buy) or buy at the ticket counter in Grand Central Station.

Things to bring:
Please bring adequate shoes and clothing for a hike and check the weather forecast regarding temperatures. Please bring any drinks and snacks you would like to take on the hike with you as there might be limited options in Cold Spring itself.