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Grüezi, Bonjour, Buongiorno, Bun di! Welcome to the official page of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago.

09/02/2026

We look forward to welcoming Swiss violist Sarah Strohm to the Windy City! 🎻

Named a Classic FM Rising Star 2026, Sarah will participate at DYNAMIKfest Chicago, the classical contemporary chamber music festival taking place October 16-25, 2026.
In anticipation of this event, Founder and Artistic Director of DYNAMIKfest, Clarissa Bevilacqua, welcomes you to an intimate evening of wine and music on September 9, 2026. 🍷 🎶

If you are interested, please RSVP at [email protected].

08/27/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Chiara Kindler as Operations and Project Manager!

Originally from the Canton of Zug, Chiara recently completed her Master’s degree in European Global Studies from the University of Basel and is now ready to share her enriching experiences and contribute her valuable skills to the Consulate’s activities.

In her new role, she will oversee the coordination of operations and public diplomacy projects, while strengthening the collaboration with Swiss and local organizations throughout the Midwest.

We are excited to have Chiara on our team and we look forward to working together to strengthen Swiss-American relations.

Please join us in welcoming Chiara to Chicago!

08/21/2026

À bientôt, Célie !

Today, we are saying goodbye to Célie as she is heading back to Switzerland to start her Master's degree.

She has been our Operations and Project Manager for the past two years, following an internship at the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta, GA, in 2023.

Célie played a key role in planning cultural, scientific and economic events, and in supporting Swiss associations across the Midwest. Together, we have continued to build on existing partnerships with local organizations, as well as forge new ones that we hope will flourish.

Thank you for your commitment and ideas, it has been a pleasure working with you.

Please join us in wishing her all the best in her next endeavors. We hope our paths will cross again soon.

07/20/2026

Join us in welcoming our new Honorary Consul, David Brechbühl! 👏

Last week, Consul General Beat Schmid travelled to Indianapolis to attend Mr. Brechbühl’s installation ceremony which took place at The International Center (Indianapolis), where Martin Baier, their President & CEO delivered the opening remarks.

David Brechbühl, the son of two Swiss immigrants, grew up in New York while maintaining a close relationship to Switzerland through regular visits with his family. These experiences helped him maintain his connection to his Swiss heritage, and he still visits the country today. 🇨🇭

Professionally, he is the Managing Director at First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors. In his new role as Honorary Consul of Switzerland, he will promote trade and cultural relations, support us in organizing official visits, and act as our eyes and ears in Indiana, keeping us updated on regional political and economic development.

Please join us in congratulating David Brechbühl on his appointment and wishing him every success as he begins this new chapter! 💐

07/16/2026

🇨🇭🇺🇸 Visit of Federal Councillor Martin Pfister in Kansas City, MO! ⚽

On the occasion of the Nati's quarterfinal against Argentina, a Swiss delegation that included Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, Swiss Ambassador to the U.S. Ralf Heckner, Member of Parliament Andrea Gmür, and Consul General Beat Schmid visited Kansas City. They were impressed by the city's strong Swiss presence and the local community's support throughout the weekend. This demonstrates the longstanding ties that connect Switzerland to the Midwest.

Over the course of three days, the delegation engaged with local leaders, met the Swiss community, and supported the Swiss National Team.

On Friday, July 10, Ambassador Ralf Heckner and Consul General Beat Schmid began the visits with a meeting with Mayor Quinton Lucas to discuss opportunities for further collaborations between Switzerland and Kansas City. Later that day, they attended a pregame event at KC•House where they met with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe.

On Saturday, Federal Councillor Martin Pfister and Member of Parliament Andrea Gmür joined the delegation, which was greeted at Kansas City Bier Company with alphorn music performed by members of the Kansas City Swiss Society. The Swiss community met our Federal Councillor ahead of KC Bier's watch party. Mr. Pfister then met with the Swiss National Team on the pitch before joining supporters in the stands to watch the game.

The weekend concluded on Sunday, July 12, with a breakfast at Andre's Chocolates & Confiserie Suisse, a family-owned Swiss confectionery, bakery, and café. They welcomed the delegation who was joined by Mayor Quinton Lucas and Marcel Bollier, second-generation owner of Andre's and former Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Missouri.

The Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this visit possible and all those who supported the Swiss delegation throughout the weekend. And one last time : Hopp Schwiiz!!!

07/15/2026

Join us for a Swiss evening at the Chicago Cultural Center 🇨🇭

The Chicago International Film Festival's Summer Screenings are in full swing, and we are happy to partner with them once again to present the Swiss comedy "Bonjour Switzerland" directed by Peter Luisi.

About the movie: after a crazy public referendum designates French as Switzerland’s sole official language, a German-speaking civil servant is charged with travelling across the country by train to infiltrate a resistance movement bent on preserving the nation’s linguistic diversity. This slapstick comedy satirizes government bureaucracy while celebrating Switzerland’s diverse and interconnected cultural landscape.

🎬 The film is presented in Swiss German, German, French, and Italian with English subtitles.

The movie will be shown on Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 PM at the Chicago Cultural Center and while tickets are already sold out, you can pick up a numbered Standby Card at the screening starting 45 minutes before the film’s start time. Open seats will be made available to Standby Card holders 15 minutes prior to the film’s start time (subject to availability.)

Find more information via the link in the comments

07/08/2026

Thanks to its 4-3 victory in a penalty shootout against Colombia, Switzerland advances past the round of 16 and reaches the quarterfinals of a World Cup for the first time since 1954. They will face current World Champions Argentina on Saturday in Kansas City, the first encounter for both teams since they met in the 2014 World Cup.
Image: Courtesy of SFV

07/07/2026

Chicago Watch Party:

07/06/2026

Following its first knockout-round victory in 88 years, the Swiss national team is now aiming for a win against Colombia. The countdown is on. Los Cafeteros are the fifth opponent from the fifth continent for Switzerland after Qatar (Asia), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe), Canada (North and Central America), and Algeria (Africa). This will also be the fifth matchup between the Swiss and the Colombians. Hopp Schwiiz!
Image: Courtesy of SFV

07/01/2026

After winning their group, the Swiss national football team will face Algeria in Vancouver. The Algerians qualified as the third-place team in their group following a dramatic match against Austria. Our team will see a familiar face in former Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic, who now coaches Algeria. So there's sure to be some excitement.
Image: Ethan Cairns (Keystone)

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