The Independent
You moved here for your partner and you don't regret it (okay maybe a teeny tiny bit). But somewhere along the way, your entire social world started running through them, their friends, family, plans. You love them. But they can't be everything for you.
You want to build your own life here. And you need something that's genuinely 100% yours. Your own friend group, your own cool evening plans. You want to walk into a room of people who love you for you. And not just because you're someone's girlfriend.
Why Playhard works for you:
Actually, a huge chunk of our members are in that exact same "love the boyfriend, but need my own life" boat. We’re basically the HQ for reclaiming your identity in Zurich.
Playhard is a space where you build the inside jokes he won’t get, the group chats he isn’t in, and Zurich plans that don’t need his presence. You’ll finally have a social calendar that belongs entirely to you, so your emotional wellbeing doesn't have to rest on one person’s shoulders. It’s about hanging out with YOUR friends again, and maybe inviting him as a +1.
Your Welcome Offer
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Your Welcome Offer ✳︎
Find friends in Zurich At Playhard
What you get when you join our social club:Community 👯♀️
150+ girls aged 25-35 in Zurich craving real friends and fun time
10-20 small group events/ month 🥂
Our rituals: Brunches, Girls Nights, Games Nights, Book Club, Deep Talks and specials like Quiz Night, Brunch with a stylist, Pottery, Party of the 90s etc..
Access to the Private Playhard App 💃
Stay in touch between events. Learn more about each other through intros. Find a last-minute dinner date, join a spontaneous hike, and continue the conversations you started in person.
Playdates 🫶
Every two weeks we’ll match you with 1-3 girls from the community for a more personal conversation
The End of Social Planning 📆
We handle the logistics, bookings, and icebreakers. You get effortless, fun, and meaningful social plans dropped directly into your calendar.
If you join in the next 5 days, you get extra bonuses 💐
Special Welcome Offer
☕️ a guaranteed spot in the newbie brunch in your first 3 weeks - meet other new members and bond with our guided activities
💌 a private chat with your new-member cohort so you can organize spontaneous plans between events
💄 the Girls Night - Playhard’s signature intimate event of deep conversations (priced online at 60 chf)
✅ a vibe-check guarantee
Come to at least one hosted event in your first 30 days and if don’t like it, we’ll issue a full refund. Full T&C.
“Playhard Social club is for people who want to build a real social life in Zurich”
Is this for you?
- as seen in NZZ
✔ You’re a girl in Zurich who wants to have friends aside from her boyfriend
✔ You want to meet people aligned with your interests, values and life-stage now
✔ You’re done with one-off meetups and “let’s catch ups” that go nowhere
✔ You’re want to have deep conversations, not another small talk about weather and jobs
✔ You enjoy an international english-speaking environment of women
✔ You’re looking for a done-for-you fun social calendar
What we’re not:
❌ We’re NOT a networking event where you talk about jobs.
❌ We’re NOT a place where you’ll be left standing alone in a corner.
❌ We’re NOT a party for 100 people that you’ll never see again.
What Playhard Members Say
From Playhard Members
who joined a month ago:
Friendship Stories
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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
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They couldn't let each other go
Before coming to the Girls 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 -
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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
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:
Join the community.
In your first month, actively give it a try: come to at least one hosted event and introduce yourself in our Intro group chat.
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.
love your new Social Life or
we’ll refund you 💸
FAQs
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All our communication at events and within the community happens in English.
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We created the community for those in their 20s and 30s, and most of our members are between 25-35.
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No, living in Zurich is not a requirement. We have members joining from towns and cantons surrounding Zurich. Although all official Playhard events happen in Zurich, you are free to organize member meetups in other places.
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We have a mix of weekend and weekday evening events to cater to different schedules. With ~15 socials a month you’ll definitely find those that fit your schedule.
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Your membership grants you access to all of our events. Most events are free for members. Others that require more resources (brunch with a stylist, vision board etc.) are charged at a discounted member rate. We’ve got you!
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Right after you join: You'll receive a confirmation email. You're officially in!
A bit later you'll receive a second email with your exclusive link to join the community app.
Once you're in the app: You’ll have immediate access to the full calendar of upcoming events, member channels and chats, and everything else Playhard has to offer.
We host newbies-only brunches so you get to meet other new members in a relaxed way.
Please also join our newbie-chat so you get the easiest transition and full support as a new member.
We’re excited to have you!
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You can access the app when you buy a membership.
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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 way 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.
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Yes, we offer an option to pause your membership when you’re traveling from 3 to 6 weeks at a time, with 9 weeks total per year.
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Yes, babe, you can cancel anytime to prevent future payments. You will be able to do so via a Member Portal. If you have any difficulties, feel free to reach out to hey@playhard.ch and we will help you.
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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:
Join the community.
In your first month, actively give it a try: attend at least one qualifying event and introduce yourself in our Intro group chat.
If after participating you genuinely feel Playhard isn't the right vibe for you, 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.