Helvetia, Oregon

Helvetia, Oregon

Helvetia is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon. It is located in the Tualatin Valley along U.S. Route 26 northwest of Portland. It was named by Swiss immigrants to Oregon in the 19th century. Notable features are the church, cemetery, the Rice Mineral Museum, Helvetia Vineyards and Winery, Roloff Farms, and the Helvetia Tavern.

The reality television series "Little People, Big World" is set on Roloff Farms in Helvetia, prompting it to become a popular tourist attraction.

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