Adventures with animals in Geneva

For a number of years, every autumn and winter, an outdoor seasonal ice rink has been constructed in Parc des Bastions. This is an opportunity to skate in the heart of Geneva, near the Reformation Monument.

Geneva's Opera, a world renowned institution. A splendid opera house inspired by the architecture of the Parisian Palais Garnier, with top-notch programming for demanding music lovers.

The Geneva Watch Tour through the Old Town offers an entertaining journey through the realm of watchmaking.

Built into the old city walls of Geneva, the Reformation Wall overlooks the Parc des Bastions. Just a stone’s throw from the magnificent Place de Neuve in an exceptionally beautiful setting, the major figures of the Protestant Reformation are depicted as giant statues and bas-reliefs.

Formerly known as the Island of the Boats, Rousseau Island owes its current name to its imposing bronze statue, erected in honor of the famous philosopher of the Enlightenment in 1835

Throughout the year, Lake Geneva offers countless opportunities for recreation. Enjoy a relaxing moment on the largest lake in Europe and discover the typical little village of Hermance.

With its magical view of Mont-Blanc across the lake, Perle du Lac Park is the ideal place for relaxing moments spent by the lakeside. It’s no wonder that the wife of Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf called this place the “pearl of the lake”.

The broad diversity of Victorinox products can be discovered across a total of three floors.

Climb the north tower of the Cathedral of St. Pierre in Geneva and look out over the old town, Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and the Alps. Under the church floor, an excavation site takes you back to the 4th century.

Listed as a historic building, the Brunswick Monument is surprising in its architecture and history. This neo-Gothic-style mausoleum is a historical replica of the Scaligeri family tomb in Verona dating from the fourteenth century and built at the request of the Duke of Brunswick.

Bains des Pâquis provides a welcoming haven for sun worshippers and anyone seeking relaxation in both summer and winter. Located a few metres from the famous Jet d’Eau water fountain, it affords breathtaking views of the lake. Activities are available appropriate to the time of year.

Your congress, seminar or exhibition can be hosted with optimum convenience and comfort in our conference centre. The CICG provides rooms with seating from 20 to 2200 places and it is ideally located just off the Place des Nations (UN) and within easy reach of the principal international organizations and diplomatic representations in Geneva.

Gourmet cruises on Lake Geneva

At the Natural History Museum of Geneva, you’ll encounter the world’s only known preserved skin of an extinct emu species, Ice Age megafauna and the history of our planet.

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCO) in Geneva has been the Swiss reference for contemporary art since the 1960s. In a former factory, you'll see works by Martin Kippenberger, Christo and Donald Judd.

Immerse yourself in the world of the smallest particles and biggest questions of the universe. At CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, you can become a researcher yourself and experience physics up close.