Rio Olympics: Places to party in Rio
Olympic Games are famous for wild after parties, and Rio de Janeiro is no exception.
More than 30 countries have set up special 'hospitality houses' in Rio, a concept first pioneered by the Dutch at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. This year the Dutch have set the bar high with their Heineken House.(9NEWS)
Heineken House is set up in the grounds of an expansive country club, with a large dance floor, a swimming pool, a huge TV screen, and endless beer on tap. (9NEWS)
Not too far away, on the shores of the lake behind Ipanema, the Swiss have set up their own house - and they’re winning a gold medal for the view. (9NEWS/Henri Paget)
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The House of Switzerland has giant snow globes, a mini running track and even a a synthetic ice rink. (9NEWS/Henri Paget)
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Germany has two houses; one open to the public on Leblon beach, and another at a closed location in Barra da Tijuca, which is just for the German Olympic Committee. (9NEWS)
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For a full list of the houses, visit the Rio 2016 website. (9NEWS)
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