Geneva Things to Do

 16 Reviews  The old quarter of the city is very worth the visit. Beautiful buildings, narrow streets, impressive wooden made doors and windows, that´s what catched my eyes firstly. I didn´t learn too much about... 

 21 Reviews  Geneve lives around the lake, and its beauty is enhanced with gardens and parks all around. Travelling with kids, we had to skip the centre of town, but they appreciated the freedom by the water and... 

 34 Reviews  Located underneath the Cathedral of Geneva, the Saint-Pierre archaeological site was excavated over a couple of decades ending in 2006. The excavations revealed the foundations of buildings dating... 

 25 Reviews  A symbol of the renowned Swiss clock and watch industry, l'Horloge Fleurie (Flower Clock) has been telling time in Geneva since 1955. Originally, it was a classic one circle floral clock, but since... 

 14 Reviews  If you are staying in any hotel in Geneva, you should have received a card providing free public transport... ...that includes the Mouettes lines, four different 'boat lines' allowing to easily cross... 

 20 Reviews  The UN was built as the League of Nations, and the conducted tour pointed out both the architecture and the art, many of which had either political significance or an interesting donor. The most... 

 15 Reviews  As with most parks in cities, they are often slightly remote from the hub of tourist activity. Par de la Grange is on the south shore of the lake a short walk from Jet d'Eau. The park was relaxing and... 

 12 Reviews  Geneva's big festival had just wrapped up the night before so the entire area along the quays and inside the Jardin Anglais (English garden) was littered with festival tents and electrical wiring... 

 9 Reviews  This is one of Geneva's most famous landmarks, set in the Parc des Bastions. It features the main founders of the Protestant faith. The monument was designed by a Lausanne architect at the turn of the... 

 8 Reviews  Located across from the Hôtel de Ville, this mediaeval arcaded was built in 1628 as a granary. In the 18th century, it became an arsenal (hence the name), a function which lasted until 1877. For a... 

 4 Reviews   The Mount Salève is just located to the Swiss border in France. From its 1'380 meter high you could enjoy a breathtaking panorama over all of Geneva, as well as the Alps. A panoramic restaurant and... 

 5 Reviews  On the coast of lake LeMans, one hour from down town Geneva, you find this amazing work of art. The castle has a long history and special events occurred here. The story tells that one stormy... 

 7 Reviews  Born in Brunswick on October 30th 1804, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg Charles-Frederick August William, appointed Geneve as his residuary legatee after agreement after his death on August 18th 1873 .... 

 4 Reviews  Geneva is situated by Lac Léman. Lac Léman, or Lake Geneva in English, is the largest natural freshwater lake in western Europe, covering an area of 582km2. Lac Léman, which was formed by a... 

 6 Reviews  Built in 1857 in a Gothic revival style, la Basilique de Notre Dame is the principal Catholic church in Geneva. Prior to its construction, the main church was the older and smaller église de... 

 7 Reviews  During the month of March there's an exibition you can't miss, the annual Auto Saloon. Lot of nice cars and tuning. For those who are really interested in cars, this is the right place to leave your... 

 5 Reviews   A must be see. A summer very popular spot from the little mermaids to the sharks... There you could enjoy a swin in lake, a sunbath, people watching, a sauna or an hamam (Turkish bath) session, a... 

 7 Reviews  Geneva is a beautiful place to visit. The people are warm and very friendly. If you love politics or history, one of the most magnicent places to visit is the United Nations - the Palais des Nations.... 

 12 Reviews  The relatively small but very interesting Musée d'Ethnographie de Genève (MEG) at Boulevard Carl-Vogt is currently (2011) closed and being rebuilt. On the other hand, its branch in most beautiful... 

 3 Reviews  Tour de l'Île is the only surviving structure from a 13th century château that was located on the island in the middle of the Rhône River. The castle was built to augment Geneva's defences against the... 

 6 Reviews  Photos: 1. Grand Théâtre de Genève. 2. Looking sideways at the façade. 3. The Grand Théâtre seen through the trees from halfway up the hill on Rampe de la Treille. 4. The Stage Tower, a typical... 

 13 Reviews  When in Geneva and low of money or having a rainy day, go to the Red Cross Museum. It has changing small expositions that are free. There is also a restaurant, a boutique and a wardrobe(not... 

 2 Reviews  Place du Bourg-de-Four is a good starting point to explore Geneva's Old Town. This centrally located square has always been a meeting point for Genevans. The square is lined with nice houses, some...