Discover Geneva

Today, the city of Geneva is a cultural centre second to none featuring world class entertainment, top rated restaurants and unlimited opportunities for recreation.

Geneva Maps

Geneva Top Attractions

Geneva Town Centre

Geneva Town Centre and International Organisations

Airport and Rhone River

 

Geneva's Top Ten

1. Get Out – All guests staying in local hotels automatically receive a free Geneva Transport Card, which gives unlimited access to trams, buses and local trains.
2. The Lake – Stroll the promenades around the lake and soak up the atmosphere. Take a dip at Bains de Paquis or just relax in one of the lakeside parks or cafes. As for what’s on the water - swans, ducks and diving birds cohabit with a multitude of brightly colored sailing boats just waiting for a regatta. For a unique perspective on the city, take a one or two hour boat cruise around the lake.
3. The Old Town – Stop into Saint Peter’s Cathedral and then just wander the maze of cobblestone streets and discover Geneva’s secrets yourself. For a more historical perspective, head to the Art and History Museum or the Maison Tavel – the oldest house in the city.
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4. The United Nations Building and Red Cross Museum – Take a tour of the European Headquarters of the United Nations followed up by a visit to the Red Cross Museum across the street. It is the second most important centre of the United Nations after New York. Over 25,000 delegates meet here annually to negotiate for world peace.  
5. Carouge – Hop across the L’Arve River to the Bohemian burg of Carouge modelled after Nice, France and filled with quaint boutiques where you can actually observe the artisans at work in their studios.To this day, the city of Carouge has retained its Mediterranean-like atmosphere. Its bustling streets and many shaded squares invite one to stroll. Relax in one of Carouge’s artsy cafes or hang around until after dark to party in one the neighbourhood’s famous jazz clubs.
6. Bastions Park and Place Neuve – Enjoy the park and be sure to pay reverence to Reformation Wall on the east side along the old city wall. Test your skill at the life size chessboards or relax at the pavilion café before heading out the gates to Place Neuve, home to Geneva’s oldest and most beautiful performance and exhibition halls.
7. Window Shopping on Rue de Rive and Rue du Rhone – Gawk at the fashions and jewellery lining Geneva’s most extravagant streets, but try not to look at the price tags. Repose at one of the cafés at Place du Molard or Place de la Fusterie for some first class people watching.
8. Paquis and Les Grottes – Explore Geneva’s most international districts located just north and east of Gare Cornavin. Try one of the area’s many ethnic restaurants and don’t forget the shopping.
9. Plainpalais Flea Market – Mingle with the locals at Geneva’s largest outdoor flea market. Bargain hunters, collectors, rummagers and curiosity seekers gather early on Wednesday and Saturday mornings between the rows of stalls on the Plaine de Plainpalais. Antiques, records, vintage clothing and other curios wait.
10. Place Neuve –Built outside the former ramparts, the Place Neuve has become the focal point of Genevan culture. It comprises the Grand-Théâtre (opera), the reputed Conservatory of Music and the Rath Museum, internationally renowned for its temporary exhibitions. In the centre of the square, a statue depicts the Genevan general Henri Dufour, national hero and first to establish a map of Switzerland.