Salsa in Switzerland
Discover Salsa dancing events across 9 cities in Switzerland
Salsa in Switzerland runs on 29 weekly socials across 8 cities. Zurich is the clear center with 12 events a week, followed by Bern and Basel. Smaller scenes fill Geneva, Biel, Lucerne, St. Gallen and Lausanne. Wednesday and Thursday are the strongest nights, and Sunday also draws a good crowd, so you can dance most days of the week. Bachata is almost as popular here as salsa, with 27 weekly events, and many socials share the floor between the two styles. Kizomba adds another 14 events on top. Entry is often a small cover, and dancers are used to visitors, so coming alone is fine. If you have one weekend, base yourself in Zurich, where clubs like SalsaRica host regular nights, then branch out to Bern or Basel.
Salsa Cities in Switzerland
Zurich
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Bern
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Basel
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Winterthur
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Geneva
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Biel
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Lucerne
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St. Gallen
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Lausanne
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Other Dance Styles in Switzerland
Salsa in Nearby Countries
Salsa Dance Shoes: Tested & Reviewed
Shoes we tested and reviewed, with links to buy

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Capezio Canvas Review: Best for Salsa Footwork
A review of the Capezio Canvas Dance Sneaker: an ultra-light split-sole shoe with a suede spin spot, built for fast salsa footwork, shines and pivots.
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