With its many rivers and lakes, Switzerland is a country

with a great deal of water. Indeed, water is its most

important natural raw material. A large number of Europe’s

rivers have their source in the Swiss mountains,...

Switzerland is a pioneer of natural and biological products,

which involves organic farming, using natural resources

in a sustainable manner and keeping animals in their natural

environment. The landscape is protected on a...

Fully aware that their habitat is in short supply, Switzerland protects threatened species of plants and animals. To ensure that the rich diversity of species and habitats is preserved, researchers monitor plant and animal life...

Switzerland is located at the heart of Europe and is

characterised by the Alps, which stretch from West to East

and are Europe’s biggest and highest mountains. The

country plays a central role in transport over the Alps...

The Alps are a sensitive indicator of the ecosystem as a

whole. Their landscape provides a habitat of key ecological

and cultural significance, with special climatic and natural

environment features. The close proximity of the...

Switzerland boasts a wide variety of landscapes over a

small area, featuring ranges of mountains and hills, as well

as lakes and rivers. It is also a culturally diverse country,

thanks to its central geographical location in...

50 viewers set up along the ramp in the Pavilion offer visitors three-dimensional glimpses of innovative and sustainable Swiss success stories. Starting today, the Swiss Pavilion will reveal one mini-story every day!

Federal Councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police (EJPD), will be guest of honour at the roofing ceremony at the Swiss Pavilion EXPO 2010 Shanghai as part of her visit to China.

Presentation of the official Swiss Pavilion with a virtual tour to the media in Switzerland