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in zurich

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Is this for you?

  • ✔ You’re a girl in Zurich who wants more than surface-level connections
    ✔ You want friendships that fit your lifestyle — elegant, mature, fun, and real
    ✔ You’re done with random meetups and small talk that goes nowhere
    ✔ You’re looking for a curated circle of women who inspire you, support you, and actually get you

A Note from the Founder:

  • Elza Legran, Founder

    After moving countries 6 times, I was exhausted by starting from scratch. I was tired of the endless polite small talk, hoping it might lead to a real connection.

    I created Playhard craving a space where we could all skip the awkward steps and get straight to the good part: the deep, fun, energizing friendships that make a city truly feel like home.

    Join the Waitlist

From Playhard Members
of 6+ months:

From Playhard Members
who joined a month ago:

  • “I’m just very much enjoying this [Playhard] right now because it helps me not to feel alone in this country

    — Nelli

  • “From very first day we talked about private life and personal… so we skipped many steps that you usually need .. and went straight to the point.”

    — Chiara

More than Events. A complete Social Ecosystem.

  • A Hand-Picked Community

    Every member is here for the same reason: to build real friendships. Our structure ensures a community of like-minded, engaged, and welcoming women aged 25-35ish.

  • A Curated Calendar of 7-12 Monthly Events

    From brunches and padel club to coaching workshops and deep conversation nights. Our events are designed for deeper connection, not just networking. All are members-only and intentionally kept small.

  • Playdates

    Every two weeks we’ll match you with 1-3 girls from the community for a more personal conversation.

  • Access to the Private Playhard App & Member Directory

    The heart of our community between events. Find a last-minute dinner date, join a spontaneous hike, and continue the conversations you started in person.

  • Themed Sub-Communities (Clubs)

    Find your niche instantly. Join our "Hot Girls Hike Club," "Book Club," or "Padel Club" to connect with members who share your specific passions.

  • The End of Social Planning

    We handle the logistics, bookings, and awkward icebreakers. You get the gift of effortless, fun, and meaningful social plans dropped directly into your calendar.

  • A Vibe-Check Guarantee

    Love the community in your first month, or your money back. Details below.

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  • We want you to love this community as much as we do. That's why we’ll refund you if you try the membership and feel it’s not the right fit.

    Here's how it works:

    1. Join the membership.

    2. In your first month, actively give it a try: attend at least one event and introduce yourself in our Intro group chat.

    3. If after participating you genuinely feel Playhard isn't the right vibe for you, simply email us at hey@playhard.ch within your first 30 days.

    We'll send you a full refund for your membership fee. No toxic relationship here.

    For full details, see our T&Cs.

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Friendship Stories

  • I was worrying for nothing..

    I was honestly so anxious about the first girls night I joined! I didn’t know if I would have anything in common with the other girls and if we would click but I was worrying for nothing really 🥹 The ice breakers were so great to get to know one another- When I left the first Playhard event I already knew I could hit up the girls to suggest new activities or just meet up for a coffee and we ended up doing exactly that. 

    For any new girls I would suggest coming to events even if you feel anxious and nervous around new people. It’s such a fun and safe environment with no judgement and you leave as friends so the risk to reward ratio is excellent 🥰

    - Isha

  • They couldn't let each other go

    Before coming to Playhard Night, I was honestly nervous but also really really hopeful. I had just moved to Switzerland, and I was craving female friendships but I’m usually quite introverted and careful about who I open up to, so I was worried it might just be a light, casual event, and that I wouldn’t really connect with anyone.

    But I was so pleasantly surprised. At the event, I met some amazing girls—warm, open, and just real. Since then, those connections have grown into real friendships. We talk about personal stuff, support each other, and share everyday moments—whether it’s just grabbing a coffee, playing padel, cooking Italian ravioli together or planning our next get-together.

    One of the best part is how natural it all felt. We’ve shared drinks, laughs, and deeper conversations about family, relationships, and life abroad. It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one navigating this experience.

    But honestly, this one evening opened the door to so many beautiful connections for me. You never know who you’ll meet or how much it might mean to you later. Just show up. You don’t have to be perfect or outgoing—just be open. It could change everything.

    - Miriana

  • From Girls Night to Bachelorette Party

    As a self-employed expat who moved to Switzerland right when COVID-19 started, meeting new people has been really challenging. I attended many social events and meetups, but they were often too broad in terms of gender and age group, which made it hard to build real connections. With PlayHard, I found myself surrounded by a group of amazing women around my age. I’m so grateful I found the courage to attend that very first event.

    - Alessia

  • bff story

    Before coming to my first Girls Night, I felt a little nervous and unsure I’d connect with anyone, but I had made a promise to myself to make friendships a priority, so I kept showing up to different events and I’m so glad I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. I have met an incredible community of girls, some whom I see very regularly. One of my closest friends I met not at the first event but gradually over time and our friendship has grown into something really special. We’ve gone skiing together, done pottery and jewellery making, played countless padel sessions with other PlayHard girls, organized a games night with our boyfriends, and even took a spontaneous day trip to Milan for Christmas shopping. Lilian has become a true friend—someone I can laugh with, lean on, and share life with. To any girl feeling lonely or unsure about joining, I’d say: give it a chance and keep showing up- sometimes the most meaningful friendships often start when you least expect them, built little by little through shared moments and genuine connection.

    - Belen

 FAQs

  • All our communication at events and within community happens in English.

  • We created the community for those in their 20s and 30s, and most of our members are in their late twenties and early thirties.

  • Step 1: Join the Waitlist ✨ This is your first and most important step. The waitlist is the way to get a personal invitation when we open the doors to more members. There's no commitment, it just puts you in the queue.

    Step 2: Watch for Your Invitation 💌 When we're ready to welcome a new cohort of members, we'll send an email to everyone on the waitlist with a special link to sign up.

    Step 3: Join During the Limited “Open Window” 👯‍♀️ This is the crucial part. The sign-up link in your invitation will only be active for a a few days. We do this so that we can welcome the entire cohort at once and kick off the experience together with a special onboarding and welcome events.

    We’d love to see you on the other side! Join the waitlist now.

  • Yes, babe, you can cancel anytime to prevent future payments. You will be able to do so via a link in your email. If you have any difficulties, feel free to reach out to hey@playhard.ch and we will help you.

  • We want you to love this community as much as we do. That's why your membership is protected by our Vibe-Check Guarantee.

    Here's how it works:

    1. Join the community.

    2. In your first month, actively give it a try: attend at least one event and introduce yourself in our Intro group chat.

    3. If after participating you genuinely feel Playhard isn't the right vibe for you, simply email us at hey@playhard.ch within your first 30 days.

    We'll send you a full refund for your membership fee.

    For full details, see our T&Cs.

  • Access to the app is gated only to those who purchased a membership.

  • You can join our Girls Night which is our signature open event focused on intimate deep conversations.

    You can also subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you get the best perks and stay in touch for when you’re ready to join us.

  • No, we have girls joining from towns and cantons surrounding Zurich also. However, note that all official Playhard events happen in Zurich.

  • Your membership grants you access to all of our events: half of which are complementary, and the other half will be charged at discounted member rates. We’ve got you!

  • We have a mix of weekend and weekday evening events to cater to different schedules.

  • We intentionally designed our membership around a quarterly (3-month) cycle instead of a monthly one. While it might seem like a bigger commitment upfront, our experience and behavioral science shows it's a better way to help you build the deep, meaningful friendships you're looking for.

    Intentionality: A quarterly model filters for women who are truly ready to invest their time and energy into finding their people. This ensures the room is always filled with the same fun, intentional energy.

    Allows Friendships to Grow: Real connections take more than 30 days. This gives you a proper runway to attend events, get comfortable, and let relationships develop naturally.

    Creates Stability: You'll consistently see familiar faces at events, which is the fastest way to move past small talk and build the trust needed for real friendships.