House of Switzerland Italia 2026

During the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, House of Switzerland Italia stands out as one of the symbolic venues where visitors can experience the event beyond sports competition. It celebrates the Swiss alpine spirit through cultural content, installations, and events.
The project comes to life through three pop-up spaces open to the public in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Bormio. With free entry and no registration required, visitors can watch live competitions on large screens, cheer for athletes, celebrate medal wins, and share the Olympic atmosphere. House of Switzerland Italia, Switzerland’s national platform within the Olympic and Paralympic context, also presents itself as a journey into the Alps as a space of life and culture at the heart of Europe. A rich program of events, guided by the central theme “Flora Alpina,” invites reflection on the future of the Alpine region and offers inspiration through the Swiss approach to innovation and sustainability.


HoS Italia 26 Milan rendering indoors © Bureau x HoS Italia

Milan: installations and cultural events
Open from February 4 to 22, 2026 (Monday-Sunday, 10 am-10 pm)

The Milan program opens on February 4 at 5 pm with an inaugural event accompanied by a rich musical program. House of Switzerland Italia is hosted at the Centro Svizzero on Via Palestro, where part of the space is transformed through the “Flora Alpina” installation. The courtyard and the Swiss Corner restaurant become a colorful, welcoming environment that brings alpine spirit into the city and offers a shared space to experience the Games. At the heart of the installation is an Alpine Garden, designed as a place for relaxation and reconnection with nature. Alongside it, the exhibition “Come si muovono le nuvole”, created by the Academy of Architecture of the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), introduces a research-based interpretation of the landscape, exploring the relationship between the alpine environment, transformation, and perception, where architecture and nature meet in a cultural perspective.


Flora Alpina - Giardino Alpino di Milano

Key events include Sport-Tech Day on February 7 (11 am-4 pm), dedicated to the dialogue between sport and innovation, with a focus on technological applications and research. The educational and participatory experience “Unleash Creativity,” developed with the Scuola Svizzera Rahn Milano, takes place on February 11 (1 pm-3 pm), engaging the public in a shared artistic activity. On February 14 (11 am-4 pm), Alpine Plants Day focuses on mountain biodiversity and environmental awareness. The Milan program concludes with a final concert by the Geneva Chamber Orchestra on February 22 at 4:30 pm.


HoS Italia 26 in Cortina rendering © HoS Italia

Cortina d’Ampezzo: an alpine refuge for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Open from February 6 to 22 and from March 6 to 15, 2026 (Monday-Sunday, 10 am-10 pm)

In Cortina d’Ampezzo, House of Switzerland welcomes visitors at Via dello Stadio 7, just steps from the Olympic Ice Stadium. Here, Switzerland presents itself as a dynamic alpine nation at the crossroads of Europe, offering a lively and welcoming space immersed in the energy of the Games. The Cortina venue functions as a meeting point where visitors can take a break, warm up, and enjoy moments of conviviality, with food inspired by Swiss alpine cuisine and live music. Guests can also follow competitions on large screens and meet fans and professionals from around the world. The House remains active during both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A highlight of the program is the “Swiss Sounds in Cortina” concert series, which accompanies the Olympic and Paralympic period with musical events and networking opportunities, reinforcing the international and cultural dimension of Switzerland’s presence.

Bormio: a meeting point at the heart of the Games
February 6-22, 2026 (Monday–Sunday, 7:30 am-11 pm)

A morning meeting point - and more - in the heart of Bormio. House of Switzerland will be set up in the central Bar Bormio, transformed into a Swiss-inspired gathering space during the Olympic Games. The initiative is organized by the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation (Stiftung Sporthilfe) and Swiss Olympic, with the support of Presence Switzerland. The venue is dedicated to bringing together athletes, fans, media, and partners, offering a space to watch live competitions, cheer for athletes, celebrate medals, and enjoy Swiss hospitality in a friendly and convivial atmosphere.