A few facts about Meilen
- About 14,000 people live in Meilen.
- It's part of the Zurich region.
- Towns nearby: Horgen (4 km), Uster (10 km) and Baar (12 km).
Dating by city / Switzerland / Zurich region / Meilen
Meet people in Meilen
No one from Meilen has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Meilen
In a small place like Meilen, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Zurich, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.
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.
Questions about dating in Meilen
Who can I meet near Meilen?
More than 1.9 million people live within 50 km of Meilen, in 117 towns and cities including Zurich, Winterthur and Luzern. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Meilen?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Meilen or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Meilen 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Meilen?
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.