Holidays in the City of Geneva

Geneva is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, thanks to its wonderful location on Lake Geneva. The city is at once both small and large. It has fewer than 200,000 inhabitants, and is easy to get around. At the same time, it is a very lively place because it is so international. Geneva has the European headquarters of the United Nations, and myriad diplomatic missions. Foreigners constitute one third of the population, so on the streets you will hear languages from all over the world. Here you will also find typical Swiss things – clocks, chocolate and cheeses, all of top quality. There are also the glossy bank palaces along the lakeside, and picturesque restaurants serving piping hot fondue and raclette.

Geneva offers everything from gentle strolls around the antique shops in the Old Town, to exclusive shopping along the luxurious rue du Rhône, or thought-provoking visits to the UN or the Red Cross. It’s a place that gives you a taste for more.

What to do and see while on holiday in Geneva

Jet d´Eau in Geneva
The highest water fountain in the world, and Geneva’s symbol. It shoots 500 litres of water a second to a height of 140 metres. No charge.

UN Headquarters - Palais des Nations in Geneva
The UN’s European headquarters, in a stately marble building surrounded by green parks, is a must in Geneva. And hard to avoid! Book a scheduled tour if you want to know more.

Botanical Garden / Jardin Botanique in Geneva
Fascinating park and ”living museum” with 16,000 plant varieties and the world’s largest herbarium. Since the park was created at the start of the 19th century, its beauty and learning have evolved continuously. The herbarium archive contains more than 6 million plants.

Place du Bourg-de-four in Geneva
Charming square with an 18th century fountain in the heart of the Old Town, where people meet at the popular café La Clémence.

Musée International de la Croix-rouge in Geneva
et du Croissant-rouge Unique multimedia exhibition about war and suffering, plus the heroic efforts of the Red Cross all over the world.

Flower Clock / Horloge Fleurie in Geneva
Super-size watch made of 6,500 flowers, symbolising Switzerland’s world-famous watch industry.

Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva
Important collection of timepieces from the 16th century onwards, and the finest creations of this Geneva-based watchmaker. Nowhere else is the Swiss passion for clocks, watches and time as evident as here.

Cern in Geneva
The world’s largest particle physics laboratory. Here you can explore the mysteries of the universe in an interactive Science Centre.

Airport in Geneva
Geneva International Airport/Cointrin. Five km from the city centre. Trains go every 10 minutes between the airport and the Central Station in Geneva (Cornavin).

Taxis: Take 15-30 minutes to the centre, cost around 30 CHF and can carry up to four people. Buses: Number 10 to the Central Station, takes 15 minutes.

Public transport in Geneva
Geneva has excellent local public transport – buses, trolley buses, trams, boats and trains.

Taxis in Geneva
It is easy to find a taxi in Geneva, but they are fairly expensive.

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