About Horgen
- With about 23,000 inhabitants, Horgen is one of the 50 largest places in Switzerland.
- It's part of the Zurich region.
- Towns nearby: Baar (9 km), Zug (11 km) and Uster (13 km).
Dating by city / Switzerland / Zurich region / Horgen
Meet people in Horgen
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Horgen? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
A first date in Horgen
Daytime dates suit a town like Horgen: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Horgen: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Horgen?
Within 50 km of Horgen there are 118 towns and cities — Zurich, Winterthur and Luzern among them — with more than 1.9 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Horgen?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Horgen and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Horgen real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Horgen?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.