Brazil 2016

As one of the few national hospitality houses open to the public, the House of Switzerland is a meeting place for guests from near and far, for Swiss and international athletes, their fans, media representatives and VIPs in politics, business, culture and sport.

It provides a pleasant and surprising encounter with a multifaceted Switzerland. The varied programme of activities for young and old mainly takes place outdoors. Alongside Swiss specialities from the "Feuerring", visitors are welcome to picnic on one of the venue's lawns, watch the Games live on a giant screen, celebrate medals with Swiss athletes and relax in a hammock. Visitors can exercise on the 200 square metre synthetic ice rink and the sprint track with timing system, or discover Switzerland's tourist attractions on one of the roofs that is equipped with a snow globe, a gondola and mountain railway. The Switzerland synonymous with education, research and innovation also has a platform in cooperation with Swissnex, including an urban farming project. And of course there is Swiss chocolate in the form of a chocolate-making workshop.

A creative display concept creates a Swiss atmosphere, playfully combining modern Swiss design with traditional Swiss elements.

With its location in the city centre, surrounded by hills and near to the Lagoa, the House of Switzerland is a little bit of Switzerland and Brazil at the same time, the meeting of two national characters and two natural environments.