Zurich at a glance
- About 420,000 people live in Zurich, the biggest city in Switzerland.
- Zurich is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- Close by: Opfikon (7 km), Dietikon (12 km) and Horgen (12 km).
Dating by city / Switzerland / Zurich region / Zurich
Dating in Zurich
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Zurich? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
A first date in Zurich
A weekday evening works well in Zurich: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.
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 Zurich
Who can I meet near Zurich?
Within 50 km of Zurich there are 127 towns and cities — Winterthur, Luzern and Singen among them — with more than 2 million residents in all. 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 Zurich?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Zurich 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 Zurich 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 date someone from outside Zurich?
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.