From 13.04.25 – 13.10.25
Experience Switzerland’s inventive spirit in the Swiss Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan: The lightest ever built by Switzerland for a World Expo

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The Swiss Pavilion

Find all practical information for your visit here.

General Information

Admission to the Swiss Pavilion

The Swiss Pavilion welcomes all Expo visitors with a valid Expo ticket. No reservation is required — simply join the queue at your convenience.

Hours

Open daily from 9am–9pm.

Expo Ticket Purchase

Advance online purchase is recommended.

Heidi Café

Admission to the Heidi Café

The café operates independently from the pavilion with its own entrance and queue. No reservations are accepted. Having visited the pavilion does not grant priority access to the café.

Hours

Open daily from 9am–9pm (Food service begins at 11am).

Café Menu*

Enjoy our selection of Swiss dishes infused with Japanese flavors for a unique fusion dining experience. Our menu celebrates both culinary traditions with thoughtfully crafted offerings. *Menu is subject to changes.

School Groups

Advance booking

School visits require advance booking. Please contact protocol@swisspavilion.org to secure your group’s visit.

Hours

Same as general admission (9am–9pm).

Where to find the Swiss Pavilion

Located in the “Empowering Life” zone of the expo, the Swiss Pavilion offers 260 square meters of immersive and interactive experiences. 

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Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Swiss innovation

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What’s On

Plan your visit and discover a selection of private and public events surrounding the Swiss Pavilion and the Vitality.Swiss program, whether in Osaka, the Kansai region or in the rest of Japan.
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innovation Public

Swissnex Window #5: Synthetic Interactions

Swiss Design × AI & Robotics

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planet Private

Youth Special Session on Sustainability

Swiss and Japanese students explore the mechanisms for advancing and solidifying a greener society.

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innovation Private

SushiTech goes Osaka, Start-up Competition

Augmented Human • Tech Start-ups

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innovation Public

Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology

Augmented Human • Digital Society & Tradition

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innovation Public

From the Alps to Space

Meet Switzerland’s next generation of Space Innovators

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Can't make it to the Expo?

Virtual tour

Visit from anywhere the virtual Swiss Pavilion: Discover a digital twin of the University of Zurich's icon main building, upcoming events with Nobel Laureates in the historic Aula where Winston Churchill spoke and explore a miniature Switzerland showcasing the nation's leading centers of science and innovation.
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Partners

Switzerland’s global image is closely associated with the reputation of Swiss companies in numerous sectors. The Swiss Pavilion is an ideal communication platform for those who want to partner with the Swiss government and showcase their activities abroad. 

Want to join us in showcasing Swiss innovation at Expo 2025 in Osaka? Together, we can create a remarkable experience that inspires and connects with audiences from around the world

Partners

Suppliers

Destinations Partners

Architecture, Design & Built

Institutional Partners

Media Partners

Get in Touch

Can’t find what you are looking for? You can contact us by email or try the FAQ below. 

For Media/Press inquiries

Béatrice Bleuler
Communication Manager, Swiss Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Presence Switzerland

Email /  Tel.

FAQ

With its theme “Designing Future Societies for our Lives,” Expo 2025 will become a key platform for reaching the SDGs by 2030. It is also intended to drive co-creation by the international community in designing a sustainable society that supports individuals’ ideas of how they want to live.

Switzerland will showcase excellence in innovation and creativity through three major themes shaping the exhibition and event program: Augmented Human, Life, and Planet. The pavilion will serve as a significant platform to position Switzerland as an innovative and reliable partner, extending a hand to tackle major global challenges alongside other nations.

The themes “Augmented Human,” “Life,” and “Planet” were chosen based on a survey conducted in both Japan and Switzerland. This survey, which involved public and private stakeholders, examined a wide range of topics where Switzerland excels and which are highly relevant to the Japanese audience. From these results, the three most compelling themes were identified and subsequently approved by parliament.

The anime “Heidi, Girl of the Alps” is a beloved icon in Japan. As a well-known character, Heidi will be a key ambassador for our pavilion, featured prominently throughout the visitor experience. From the entrance to the Heidi Café, visitors will have multiple opportunities to explore the history of this Swiss character and her enduring impact on Switzerland’s image.

As the Expo is a platform for sharing expertise on a sustainable future, our aim is to contribute to this dynamic by building a pavilion with the lowest possible environmental impact, thanks in particular to a very light membrane for the spheres, that weighs no more than 400kg – just 1% of a conventional building shell. “Our exhibition structure for Osaka will be the lightest ever built by Switzerland for a World Expo,” says General Commissioner Manuel Salchli. 

The specific innovations are currently being selected. Please find below some subjects that will be highlighted:

AUGMENTED HUMAN Exhibition: 13.04-10.06.2025
Robotics, AI, Quantum, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Collective Intelligence, Digital Security, Consciousness Augmentation, Space

LIFE Exhibition: 11.06-12.08.2025
Health Span Extension, Human Applications of genetic Engineering, Infectious Diseases, Science Diplomacy, Future of Education, Future of Economics, Trade and globalisation, Synthetic Biology, Organoids, Art & Science

PLANET Exhibition: 13.08-13.10.2025
Greetech, Decarbonisation, Earth Systems Modelling, Future Food Systems, Space Resources, Ocean Stewardship, Solar Radiation Modification, Eco-augmentation

Throughout the Expo’s duration, Switzerland’s rich cuisine will be celebrated through a variety of regional dishes. It will include a selection of premium Swiss wines from our partner Swiss Wine Promotion, beers, spirits, cocktails, and mocktails carefully curated to complement the flavors of our dishes. The dishes will emphasize the spirit of sharing, central to Swiss gastronomy: Guests can enjoy Swiss cheese selections such as raclette, sliced veal with rösti potatoes, and Malakoff beignets. For dessert, chocolate fondue, Swiss meringue, and  various cakes.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At this time, we do not have any job openings available. If we have a vacancy, we will publish it on this website. So we encourage you to check back regularly. We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best in your job search.

Swissnex will maintain an active presence outside the expo site through a satellite location in the city. During the expo, we will be hosting various events and exhibitions throughout its entire duration. We invite you to visit the Calendar section of our website to explore a selection of upcoming events.

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