Find pen pals in Switzerland, on a map
Switzerland is small on the map but speaks four national languages. On Penpalmap you zoom in on Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel or a village in the Alps, open a profile and write straight away. It is free, ad-free, with or without an account.
Four languages in one country
German, French, Italian and Romansh are all national languages in Switzerland. Which one people speak every day depends on the region, so a pen pal in Geneva and one in Zurich can live very different linguistic lives. An account can list the languages you speak and the ones you are learning, and a message you do not understand can be translated.
Mountains, lakes and 26 cantons
Each canton has its own habits, holidays and sometimes its own dialect. Ask your pen pal what is special where they live, how they get around when it snows and what they do on a free weekend.
Almost no time difference in Europe
Switzerland uses Central European Time, the same clocks as Germany, France and Italy, and moves them forward by an hour in summer like its neighbours. If you live in Europe you can chat at the same hour.
How to meet people in Switzerland on Penpalmap
Open the map and zoom in on Switzerland to see who has placed a pin there. Open a profile, say hello and, if you get along, keep writing. You can start without an account in a few seconds. Exact positions are never shown: they are always blurred.
Questions about pen pals in Switzerland
Do I need to speak German, French or Italian?
No. You can write in your own language or in English, and translate a message you do not understand. An account can also say which languages you speak or learn.
Can I find adults to write to?
Yes. Penpalmap is for people aged 13 and over. On the map you can open profiles, read the age shown and say hello to whoever you like.
Do I need an account to start?
No. A temporary profile only asks for a first name, an age, a gender and a position. A free account adds more photos, details about your languages and filters on the map.