Experiences along the Grand Tour in Geneva

At the Museum of Art and History of Geneva (MAH), roam 5 floors of art, history and archaeology. You stand in front of Hodler's landscapes, discover ancient finds and attend concerts and vernissages on Thursday evenings.

Roses and dahlias, medicinal plants, exotic blossoms and undemanding herbs: the Botanical Garden of Geneva houses over 16,000 species of plants. The exotic bird species in the zoo within the Botanical Garden are just as colorful as the flowers.

The Jet d'Eau shoots 140 meters high from Lake Geneva into the sky. Geneva's landmark is visible from anywhere in the city. Walk on the jetty to the water and experience the fountain up close

The longest vineyard walk in Switzerland. Discover the magnificent Geneva countryside by following three fascinating didactic itineraries combining wine growing, nature and local products.

Planted by the lake in 1854 to visually improve the wooden harbour, this was the first English-style park in Geneva. In the heart of the English Garden, you’ll find the famous Flower Clock, made up of 12,000 kinds of flowers, and the National Monument commemorating Geneva’s integration into the Swiss Confederation.

Geneva is the cradle of the Red Cross. In the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, you will explore the pressing questions of humanitarian action in the past and in the future.

The La Grange Park sits right next to the Eaux-Vives Park and offers a unique view of the lake basin. The wonderful flower garden stretches out over 12,000 square metres and delights its guests with more than 200 varieties of roses.

Parc des Bastions is a wonderful park in the heart of Geneva. Along its shady avenues, you can find some of the city’s most beautiful monuments, including the well-known Reformation Wall. The giant chessboards that are regularly used by the locals will immediately catch your eye.

It’s finally time to head to the beach in Geneva! Eaux-Vives Beach raises the bar, with superb views of the Jet d’Eau water fountain and its new “Anneau Aquatique” ring-shaped platform right over the water, which is a lovely spot to relax.

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

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.

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”.

With the Salève cable car, you float from the outskirts of Geneva to an altitude of 1100 meters in 5 minutes. At the top, a 360-degree view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Jura Mountains awaits you.

With its views of Lake Geneva, Parc des Eaux-Vives is probably one of the most beautiful and oldest parks in the city of Geneva. Nature lovers will appreciate the many hundred-year-old trees and the expansive lawned areas. Plage des Eaux-Vives (Eaux-Vives Beach) is also just a stone’s throw away.

The Palais des Nations in Geneva is the European headquarters of the United Nations and one of the most important centres for international diplomacy. On a guided tour, you will take a look behind the scenes of world politics.

In a world that is becoming increasingly stressful, the wellness and fitness areas of the Bains de Cressy – which can be found a little outside Geneva – offer plenty of peace and relaxation.

Discover Geneva's old town – the Vieille Ville. Walk through cobblestone alleys, climb the tower of the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre and explore the Place du Bourg-de-Four, the oldest square in the city.

The 140-meter-high Jet d'Eau in the harbor basin of Lake Geneva is the symbol of the city, which is considered the cradle of haute horlogerie. The old town overlooks the left bank and is dominated by the Saint-Pierre Cathedral.