From the Gobi Desert to the Alps: Mongolia’s Global Moment and the New "Solidarity" with Switzerland

10 Best places to visit Mongolia - Travel guide 2026

The red sands of the Gobi and the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps have never felt closer. As we enter 2026, Mongolia is not just a destination; it is a global cultural phenomenon. From the halls of the prestigious Museum Rietberg in Zurich to the historic corridors of the Government Palace in Ulaanbaatar, a new chapter of "Solidarity" is being written between these two mountainous nations.

The Zurich Preview: A2000 Year Thriller

Currently, the world’s eyes are on Zurich. The landmark exhibition, "Mongolia – A Journey Through Time," is taking the European art world by storm. Running now through February 22, 2026, this is not your typical museum display.

In a breathtaking collaboration with LKHAM Gallery, 13 leading Mongolian contemporary artists—including the visionary Erdenebayar Monkhor and the intricate Baatarzorig Batjargal—have staged an intervention within history.

Fifty-three contemporary works are set against 2,000 years of archaeological treasures. Through floor-to-ceiling digital projections and mixed-media installations, visitors are transported from the ancient Xiongnu empires to the "high-speed" neon urbanization of modern Ulaanbaatar. It is a dialogue between the nomadic soul and the digital future—a "Global Preview" of the energy that awaits you in Mongolia.

A Historic Milestone: From Donors to Partners

This cultural explosion is underpinned by a historic diplomatic shift. In late 2024, President Viola Amherd made history as the first-ever Swiss President to pay a state visit to Mongolia.

This wasn’t just a meeting of heads of state; it was a transformation of identity. Both nations signed a "Joint Declaration," officially retiring the old "donor-recipient" model of the last 60 years in favor of a "Solidarity Partnership." Inspired by Switzerland’s legendary federalist model, a new Memorandum of Understanding is now helping to reshape Mongolia’s democratic institutions through decentralization. This shared commitment to democratic excellence and mountain-nation resilience has turned a diplomatic formality into a deep, cultural bond.

Experience the Source

While the rest of the world views Mongolia through the glass cases of a Swiss museum, Jamogrand invites you to step through the frame.

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