EU Open House

Austria

3524 International Court NW

Viennese pastries, waltz demonstrations, and Klimt-inspired art exhibits. The Austrian embassy is a architectural gem.

Tip: Try the Sachertorte and apple strudel — baked fresh on site.

Belgium

3330 Garfield Street NW

Belgian waffles, chocolate tastings, craft beer, and a comic book exhibit featuring Tintin and the Smurfs.

Tip: Usually hosted at the EU Delegation building with Malta and Latvia.

Bulgaria

1621 22nd Street NW

Bulgarian rose products, yogurt tastings, folk dancing, and wine from the Thracian Valley.

Croatia

2343 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Croatian wine and olive oil, Dalmatian coast exhibits, Game of Thrones filming locations, and the fastest electric car.

Czech Republic

3900 Spring of Freedom Street NW

Czech beer, traditional pastries, crystal glass displays, and folk music.

Tip: The Czech embassy has one of the most beautiful gardens on Embassy Row.

Denmark

3200 Whitehaven Street NW

Danish smørrebrød, hygge lifestyle exhibits, LEGO building stations, and Viking heritage.

Estonia

2012 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Estonian digital innovation showcase, marzipan making, and Baltic folk traditions.

Finland

3301 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Finnish sauna culture, berry liqueur tastings, Marimekko design, and Nokia heritage.

France

4101 Reservoir Road NW

French wine and cheese, crêpe stations, Impressionist art displays, and chanson performances.

Tip: In even years, France and Germany host a joint garden party at the German Ambassador's residence.

Germany

4645 Reservoir Road NW

German beer garden (Biergarten), bratwurst, pretzel baking, and Bauhaus design exhibits.

Tip: The Biergarten is legendary — arrive by 11 AM to beat the crowd.

Greece

2217 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Greek olive oil and feta, ouzo tastings, bouzouki music, and Parthenon replica displays.

Hungary

3910 Shoemaker Street NW

Hungarian goulash, Tokaji wine, paprika displays, and folk embroidery workshops.

Italy

3000 Whitehaven Street NW

Italian espresso, gelato, live opera snippets, and Renaissance art reproductions.

Tip: The gelato alone is worth the trip. The embassy on Whitehaven Street is stunning.

Luxembourg

2200 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Luxembourg's Moselle wines, multilingual culture showcase, and European institution exhibits.

Netherlands

4200 Linnean Avenue NW

Dutch stroopwafels, Gouda tastings, tulip displays, and Delft pottery workshops.

Poland

2640 16th Street NW

Polish pierogi, vodka tastings, Chopin music, and amber jewelry displays.

Portugal

2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Portuguese pastéis de nata, port wine, fado music, and azulejo tile art.

Romania

1607 23rd Street NW

Romanian wines, traditional blouse displays, Dracula mythology, and folk dance.

Slovakia

3523 International Court NW

Slovak bryndzové halušky (cheese dumplings), folk costumes, and Tatra Mountain exhibits.

Slovenia

1525 New Hampshire Avenue NW

Slovenian honey tastings, Lipizzaner horse heritage, and Lake Bled showcases.

Spain

2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Spanish tapas, sangria, flamenco performances, and Gaudí-inspired art displays.

Tip: The flamenco show is electrifying and fills up — arrive early for a good view.

Sweden

2900 K Street NW

Swedish meatballs, fika coffee breaks, ABBA singalongs, and sustainability exhibits.

Ireland

2234 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Irish soda bread, whiskey tastings, traditional Celtic music, and literary heritage.

Cyprus

Washington, DC

Cypriot halloumi and commandaria wine, Byzantine icon reproductions, and Mediterranean crafts.

Latvia

2306 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Latvian dark rye bread, Black Balsam liqueur, and midsummer solstice traditions.

Lithuania

2622 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Lithuanian cepelinai dumplings, amber crafts, and Baltic song festival traditions.

Malta

Washington, DC

Maltese pastizzi, local wines, Knights of Malta heritage, and Mediterranean island culture.