National Houses were made to provide a place for the athletes, their families and native fans to cheer, watch games, celebrate the national team's success.
But some of them are open for public in order to promote their country.
I am a local person living in the host city of the Olympics and I visited some of them. Today, I want to share my experience with you.
2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic National Houses
1. Holland Heineken House
Perhaps it is the hottest place among the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics national houses.
We did not check the closing time because it still opened when we got out at dawn. Probably they close after sunrise.
They offer a restaurant at daytime but turn into a club at night. They have a huge screen to watch the games.
Party time, DJ time! Boom Boom Boom!
On the day when Dutch players won games, a special event is held with the athelets.
If you plan to visit the Olympics, you should stop by!!
Entrance fee: 12.5 Euro
Website: https://www.hollandheinekenhouse.nl/
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Location: Lakai Sand Pine Resort, Gangneung
(536, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Korea)
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2. Czech House
Do you want to experience a hot atmosphere near the athelets' village?
If so, go to the Czech house in front of the athelets' village!
Once you get inside, there are exhibits about Czech republic at the entrance.
They sell sausage and other various local foods. The food price is about 10-14USD.
Olympic games are played on the screen, people are watching the games or standing in form of lounge bar, drinking beer and having a chat.
Opening hours are 11AM to midnight.
Entrance fee: free
Wetsite: http://www.olympic.cz/ceskydum/en/
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Location: 79-21, Seonsuchon street, Gangneung
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3. Swiss house
Swiss national house is located within Yong Pyong resort. It is right in front of the ski slope and easy to find.
They have a variety of booths. There is a huge lounge for athletes and families. Beside this, there is a promotional center for the country and Swiss products. There is Ness Cafe selling coffee. There is also a separate booth to sell Switzerland food. The food price is about 10-12 USD.
There is also a space for children. They can experience ice skating, icehockey, and other ice sports.
If you go to event booth, you solve simple problem and turn roulette. Then, they will give you one of souvenirs: a nail clipper, chocolate, kokeshi doll, etc.
Entrance: free.
Opening hours: 10AM - 11PM
Wetsite: http://houseofswitzerland.org/events/pyeongchang-2018-house-switzerland
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Location: In front of Dragon Plaza, Yongpyong resort, PyeongChang.
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4. Casa Peru
Casa Peru, the Peru national house is located in the Gangneung downtown area.
The first floor is a promotion hall and the second floor is the coffee shop.
On the first floor, if you take photo of Peru house and share it with SNS, they will give you a present. I got a badge.
On the second floor, there are cute little llamas mode of alpaca hair. Coffee is free and they use coffee beans taken directly from Peru.
Entrance: free.
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Location: in Malnanoomteo Park
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5. Slovak House
Slovak house is located in cafe named "Solol 28th street".
If you but a entrance ticket, they will give you a bracelet and badge.
There is a live music performance. You can drink beer or coffee with their local food enjoying the performance. 2nd floor is only for VIP, they said.
Entrance: (drink only) 10USD, (drink and food) 20USD
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Location: https://store.naver.com/restaurants/detail?id=1232404765
6. Korea House
Mainly promotional hall. Once you get inside, you can experience traditional Korean clothes, tea therapy, and Korean calligraphy.
They will write phrases that you order.
Entrance: free
Opening hours: same as Gangneung Olympic Park
Wetsite: https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/spectator-guide/gangneung-olympic-park
Location: inside Gangneung Olympic Park
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