Geneva, the jewel at the tip of Lake Geneva, the birthplace of history and modernity, and the headquarters of leading companies and international organisations. Geneva, a city of Peace, home to the Red Cross and United Nations as well as more than 250 non-governmental organisations. Geneva, a thriving scene for international business, with its strong Swiss values and decidedly global outlook.
In Geneva, a multitude of activities and leisure pursuits await you.
In addition to the countless museums dotted throughout the city, discover the charm and delights of the old town on the south bank, its department stores and prestigious boutiques. And it’s unthinkable to talk about Geneva without mentioning the lake, which provides such a wonderful playground. How about a boat ride on Lake Geneva, stand-up paddling boarding, canoeing or kayaking, or perhaps trying your hand at wakeboarding? And why not go for a dip at Les Pâquis, an iconic spot not to be missed by anyone in the know. Or simply contemplate the city’s landmark jet d'eau fountain, which rises up to a height of 140 metres, a sort of moving sculpture against the Alpine backdrop.
Geneva holds many a surprise in store!
Travel back into the past of its historic centre dominated by the St Pierre Cathedral, the Bourg-de-Four city square, the city’s oldest, and the true heart of Geneva.
Soak up the atmosphere of days gone by as you amble down the Grand-Rue.
N°40 is where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in 1712, as you will find out at Espace Rousseau, which is devoted to the philosopher. As you wander through the Parc des Bastions, filled with historic memories, do not miss the Reformation Wall erected in 1917 in tribute to the leading figures of Geneva’s protestant reformation. Explore history at the Palace of Nations and International Museum of the Red Cross. Immerse yourself fully in Geneva's cultural diversity while on an inspiring visit to MAMCO, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Not to be missed!
Luxury watches with evocative names and synonymous with timeless elegance: Rolex, Blancpain, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe with its namesake museum. Through a collection of timepiece masterpieces, the famous watchmaker honours watchmaking expertise and recounts the brand’s history.
And the large flower clock in the Jardin Anglais (English Garden) is a symbol of Geneva’s renowned watchmaking sector, a reminder that luxury timepieces and Geneva are inseparable.
