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Find AA meetings across Switzerland. There are 59 meetings listed in 15 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.
Switzerland's AA fellowship runs German-language, French-language, Italian-language, and English-speaking meetings across Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, and the cantons. The international communities in Geneva and Zurich support substantial English-speaking calendars.
Browse all online meetings available in Switzerland throughout the week.
Online only meeting To participate in the online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81827318172
Across Switzerland, the 59 listed AA groups are concentrated in Genève (22 meetings), Basel (10), and Zürich (9), with active groups in 15 cities in total. Sunday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 51% of groups (30) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across Switzerland. Sunday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Switzerland. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, in both English and German, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.
The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
Look on AmazonA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonOne short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.
Look on AmazonBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonA.A.'s foundational text — the "Big Book" — in German.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s essays on the Steps and Traditions, in German.
Look on AmazonAlcoholics Anonymous has groups across 15 cities in Switzerland, with 59 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.
AA meetings in Switzerland run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:
Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.
For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.
A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.
Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.
Genève is Switzerland's most active AA community with 22 meetings. Other cities with strong AA presence include Basel, Zürich, Online Only.
Online AA meetings in Switzerland follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.
Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Switzerland without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.
While many meetings in Switzerland are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.
AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Switzerland's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.