Geneva Switzerland

Geneva
City in Switzerland

Geneva is a city in Switzerland. It is located southwest end of Switzerland near France.
Geneva is divided into 8 districts (Acacias Bâtie, Champel, Eaux-Vives Cité, Grottes Saint-Gervais, Pâquis Sécheron, Plainpalais Jonction, Saint-Jean Charmilles, Servette Petit-Saconnex).

How to Reach Geneva

Geneva Xianyang International Airport (IATA Code- XIY) is the main airport serving Geneva, Shaanxi Province, as well as the whole Guanzhong area. The airport is located within the administrative area of Xianyang city. It is 25 km northwest of Geneva city center, and 13 km northeast of the center of Xianyang.
Buy cheapest air-ticket here.



Book private transport between Geneva and Airport up to 3 (by sedan) or 6 (by van) person.

Hotels in Geneva

Staying in hotels, hostels or campsides, you will get free Geneva public transport card for the duration of your stay (regular price 10 francs ($10.58) per day).
There are 2 hostels:
* City Hostel Geneva: Dorms from 33 francs ($34.91).
* Youth Hostel Geneva: Dorms from 36 francs ($38.08).

Book hotel online.

Transportation in Geneva

Local trams (6 tram lines numbers 12-17) and buses. With one ticket, You can use all ways of transport. The single UNIRESO ticket is valid for bus, tram, lake boat and local train (including Cornavin-Airport train) falling within given Unireso zone.

60 minutes - 3 Francs ($3.17) for full and 2 Francs ($2.12) for reduced.
1-day - 10 Francs ($10.58) for full and 7.3 Francs ($7.72) for reduced.
1-day from 9 AM - 8 Francs ($8.46) for full and 5.6 Francs ($5.92) for reduced.

Tourist Places in Geneva

I have described 94 best places to travel in Geneva. You will need an entry fee of around US$ 226 to visit all the places listed below except escape game.

To minimize entry fee, you can buy Geneva City Pass.
Geneva City Pass: 1 pass, more than 50 attractions, access to free public transportation.
1-day: 30 Francs ($31.58)
2-day: 40 Francs ($42.11)
3-day: 50 Francs ($52.64)
Choco Pass Geneva Adult: 1-day chocolate tasting - 30 Francs ($31.58) for adult and 6 Francs ($6.32) for child.

You can buy online of Geneva City Pass.

Day-1:

Maison de la Créativité

Children's Museum

Entry Fee: 3 Francs ($3.17) for half day and 6 Francs ($6.35) for full day.
How to Go: It is located at 7 chemin Calandrini. By public transport, bus number 8 to Calandrini stop in Chêne-Bougeries.

Route du Bout-du-Monde

Street

It means 'World's End Route'. About 350 meters zigzig north-south street.
How to Go: It is located about 2.3 km from Maison de la Créativité towards west after crossing the bridge (Pont de Vessy) over Arve river.

The pool of Carouge Fontenette

Public Swimming Pool

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 7 AM to 7 PM. Tuesday - 11 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 6 Francs ($6.15) for adult and 3 Francs ($3.17) for child.
How to Go: It is located about 650 metesrs from the south end of Route du Bout-du-Monde towards west after crossting a bridge (Pont-du Val-d'Arve) over Arve river.

Musée de Carouge

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 2 PM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located about 880 meters from The pool of Carouge Fontenette towards southwest at  Place de Sardaigne 2 - 1227 Carouge.

Association genevoise du musée des tramways

Museum

Walk Geneva in an authentic tramway dating from the 20th century. From May to October, one Sunday a month, the trams take to discover the city, from Carouge to the Nations via Plainpalais, from Rive to Place Neuve and back down to Carouge.
How to Go: It is located about 1.2 km from Musée de Carouge towards southwest near Lancy-Bachet Transit station at Rte de La-Chapelle 1, 1212 Lancy.

Villa Bernasconi

Museum

The villa was built in 1828. It is serving for exhibition purpose.
How to Go: It is located about 2 km from Association genevoise du musée des tramways towards northwest and 200 meters southwest from Lancy-Pont-Rouge Transit station at Rte du Grand-Lancy 8, 1212 Lancy.

Virtual Room Genève - Réalité Virtuelle

Escape Game

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 2 PM to 11 PM. Weekends - 9 AM to 11 PM.
Entry Fee: 1 hour game - 90 Francs ($95.21) for 2 players. 120 Francs ($126.94) for 3 players. 140 Francs ($148.10) for 4 players.
How to Go: It is located about 1.2 km from Villa Bernasconi towards northeast and about 700 meters from Musée de Carouge towards north at Rue du Lièvre 2-4, 1227 Genève.

Day-2:

Geneva Adventure Park

Park

Treetop Adventure Park of Geneva.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM.
Cost: High rope climbing - 30 Francs ($31.74) for adult and 20 Francs ($21.16) for child.
How to Go: It is located

Yatouland

Aquatic Park

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 18 Francs ($19.04) per person.
How to Go: It is located about 1 km from Virtual Room Genève towards northwest at  Les Champs-Blancs 70b - 1279 Chavannes-de-Bogis.

L'Exploracentre

Children's Museum

How to Go: It is located near Yatouland.

Trip Trap Secret Floor

Escape Game

Visiting Time: Monday from 5 PM. Tuesday to Friday from 1 PM. Wednesday from 6 PM to Midnight. Saturday and Sunday all day.
Cost: The Chest: Rackham's Revenge - 230 Francs ($243.31) for 1 hour game for 4 to 10 players.  An Evening with the Voodoo Queen - 180 Francs ($190.41) for 1 hour game for 3-6 players.  The Brotherhood of the Stone - 150 Francs ($158.68) for 1 hour game for 2-5 person.  Jack Rackham's Treasure - 150 Francs ($158.68) for 1 hour game for 2-5 players.
How to Go: It is located near Yatouland at Chem. de la Gravière 6, 1227 Genève.

Day-3:

Bâtie Woods

Park and Zoo

Forest of oak trees and City park, where the rivers Rhône and Arve unite. There is a free zoo inside Parc aux animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 8 PM every day.
How to Go: It is located about 170 meters northwest of Yatouland.

Pointe de la Jonction

View Point

The point where the rivers Rhône and Arve unite.
How to Go: You have to cross the Arve river from Bâtie Woods through a bridge towards north. Then walk about 200 meters towards northwest through the bank of river Arve.

MEG - Musée d'ethnographie de

Ethnographic Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9:30 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 Francs ($12.69) for adult. 8 Francs ($8.46) for child, student.
Free Entry: The temporary exhibition is free of charge every first Sunday of the month.
How to Go: It is located about 1.3 km from Pointe de la Jonction towards southeast at Bd Carl-Vogt 65.

Patek Philippe Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Teusday to Friday - 2 PM to 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Francs ($10.58) for adult. 7 Francs ($7.40) for child age below 18 and student age 18-25.
How to Go: It is located about 100 meters from MEG - Musée d'ethnographie de towards east at Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7.

MAMCO Genève

Musuem

The contemporary art museum.
Visiting Time: Thursday to Sunday - 5 PM to 10 PM. Monday to Wednesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located opposite of Patek Philippe Museum at Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10.

Bâtiment d’art contemporain

Museum

How to Go: It is located inside MAMCO Genève.

Centre de la photographie Genève

Art Center

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5 Francs ($5.29) for adult. 3 Francs ($3.17) for reduced. Free for age below 18.
How to Go: It is located west side of MAMCO Genève at Rue des Bains 28.

Centre d'Art Contemporain Genève

Art Center

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to Go: It is located near Centre de la photographie Genève at Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10.

Cimetière de Plainpalais

Cemetery

Also known as Cimetière des Rois or Cemetery of Kings was established in 1482 for people who died from plague.
Visiting Time: 7:30 AM to 7 PM every day.
How to Go: It is located about 250 meters from Centre d'Art Contemporain Genève towards northwest and 200 meters from Cirque Transit stop towards northwest.

L'Usine

Cultural Center

L'Usine means Factory. It is the venue and nightclub in Geneva.
Entry Fee: 15-25 Francs ($15.87-26.45). Before midnight it is usually 2-3 Francs ($2.12-3.17) cheaper.
Visiting Time: Most of the people comes here after around 1 AM.
Cost: 5 Francs ($5.29) for a shot, 4-5 Francs ($4.23-5.29) for a beer, 4 Francs ($4.23) for 1 dL of vine.
How to Go: It is located about 120 meters from Cimetière de Plainpalais Cemetery towards north.

Day-4:

Victoria Hall

Concert Hall

The Victoria Hall was built in 1891–1894 by British consul, Daniel Fitzgerald Packenham Barton, who dedicated it to Queen Victoria.
Later it was gifted to the City of Geneva in 1904. On 16 September 1984, the building was partly destroyed by a fire and rebuilt.
How to Go: It is located east side of Cirque Transit stop towards northwest.

Beth Yaakov Synagogue

Synagogue

It was built between 1858 and 1859 for the Jewish community. It is said that 200 people worked at the time to built this Synagogue.
Visiting Time: Monday and Thursday - 7:15 AM to 9 AM. Friday - 7 AM to 8:30 PM. Saturday - 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Sunday - 8 AM to 11 AM. Tuesday and Wednesday remains closed.
How to Go: It is located about 100 meters north from Victoria Hall.

Musée Rath

Museum

The museum was built between 1824 and 1826.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Friday - 2 PM to 7 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is lcoated about 150 meters from Victoria Hall towards east.

Reformation Wall

Monumental Wall

The Wall was inaugurated in 1909 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Calvin's (founder of University of Geneva) birth and the 350th anniversary of the university's establishment. The sculptures were built into the old city walls by two French sculptors: Paul Landowski and Henri Bouchard.
At the centre of the monument, four 5 meter-tall statues are depicted:
William Farel (1489–1565), John Calvin (1509–1564), Theodore Beza (1519–1605), John Knox (c.1513–1572).

To the left (facing the Wall, ordered from left to right) of the central statues are 3 meter-tall statues of:
Frederick William of Brandenburg (1620–1688), William the Silent (1533–1584), Gaspard de Coligny (1519–1572).

To the right (ordered from left to right) are 3 metre-tall statues of:
Roger Williams (1603–1684), Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), Stephen Bocskai (1557–1606).

How to Go: It is located about 200 meters from Musée Rath towards southeast.

Promenade de la Treille

Park

Promenade where Banc de la Treille, The world's longest wooden bench is located. It is 120 meters long.
How to Go: It is located just east of Reformation Wall.

Palais Eynard Jean-Gabriel

Palace

Banker Jean-Gabriel Eynard returned to Geneva in 1816 from Italy and started to build the palace inspired by Italian palazzi.
The City of Geneva purchased the palace in 1891 for the Natural History Museum.
The building was renovated between 1981 and 1986. It is use only by officials to accommodate their weekly meetings of the departments of the municipal corporation of Geneva. The venue is also given up for hire for wedding receptions.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 12:30 PM. 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Saturday to Sunday remains closed.
How to Go: It is located about 100 meters southeast of Reformation Wall and east side of University of Geneva.

Palais de l'Athénée

Landmark

The building was built in 1863 by the banker Jean-Gabriel Eynard and his wife Anna Eynard-Lullin. The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded here in 1863. Other institutions such as the International Committee of Historical Sciences, the International Union for the Relief of Children and the Swiss Society of Chronometry were also created here.
On the first floor, the Jules Crosnier room regularly presents exhibitions of young artists with promising talents. The secretariat of the Société des Arts and the Palais de l'Athénée, as well as the archives, are located on the mezzanine.
How to Go: It is located at the south of Palais Eynard Jean-Gabriel.

Day-5:

Iconography Center of the Library of Geneva

Library

Bibliothèque de Genève (Library of Geneva) was founded by Calvin in 1559. Today it welcomes its visitors and readers at four sites - The main site in Parc des Bastions, the Musée Voltaire, La Musicale and the Centre d’iconographie.
The Center d’iconographie was founded in 1993. It contains almost 4 million images.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 12 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
How to Go: It is located about 450 meters from Palais de l'Athénée towards south at Pass. de la Tour 2.

Museum of Far Eastern Art

Museum

It exhibits Chinese & Japanese ceramics, jade & prints.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 2 PM to 6 PM. Wednesday - 2 PM to 8 PM for the public guided tours during temporary exhibitions.
Entry Fee: Temporary exhibitions includes permanent collections - 15 Francs ($15.87) for adult. 10 Francs ($10.54) for student senior and unemployed. Free for child age below 16.
How to Go: It is located about 700 meters from Iconography Center of the Library of Geneva towards northeast and about 500 meters from Palais de l'Athénée towards southeast at 8 rue Munier-Romilly.

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

Museum

The Natural History Museum of Geneva.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located about 350 meters from Museum of Far Eastern Art towards northeast at Rte de Malagnou 1.

Russian Orthodox Church

Church

The church was built in 1866. The fund was given by Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna of Russia (23 September 1781 – 12 August 1860). She was the princess of Germany, became the wife of Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich of Russia.
How to Go: It is located about 320 meters from Muséum d'histoire naturelle towards west and 130 meters from Museum of Far Eastern Art towards north at Rue Rodolphe-Toepffer 9.

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

Museum

Museum of Art and History in Geneva.
Visiting Time: Friday to Sunday, Tuesday, Wenesday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Thursday - 12 PM to 9 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free but donation accepted from 5 Francs ($5.29).
How to Go: It is located about 150 meters from Russian Orthodox Church towards northwest at Rue Charles-Galland 2.

Cabinet d'arts graphiques

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3 Francs ($3.17) for adult. Free for child.
How to Go: It is lcoated about 150 meters from Musée d'Art et d'Histoire towards ousthwest and 180 meters from Palais de l'Athénée towards east at Promenade du Pin 5 - 1204 Genève

Day-6:

Place Bourg-de-Four

Square

How to Go: It is located about 200 meters from Cabinet d'arts graphiques towards northwest and 120 meters from Palais Eynard Jean-Gabriel towards northeast.

Calvin Auditorium

Chapel

originally known as the Notre-Dame-la-Neuve Chapel was constructed in the 15th century. From 1536, it became a lecture hall. . In 1559, it served as the home of the University of Geneva.
The auditorium was restored from 1954 to 1959. In 1963, an organ built by Gruaz. The new organ was installed in April 2014.
How to Go: It is located about 50 meters from Place Bourg-de-Four square towards west.

St Pierre Cathedral

Church

The present building was begun around 1160.
How to Go: It is located besides Calvin Auditorium.

Site archéologique de la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève

Underground

Beneath the Saint-Pierre cathedral hide the remains of the churches that preceded it, the oldest of which dates back to the end of the 4th century: a striking testimony to early Christian Geneva, an important center of the development of Christianity.
How to Go: It is located in St Pierre Cathedral.

International Museum of the Reformation

History Museum

The building was built in the 18th century. The museum exhibits the collection of items, paintings, books and manuscripts.
Entry Fee: 13 Francs ($13.75) for adult. 6 Francs ($6.35) for child.
How to Go: It is located on the north of St Pierre Cathedral at Rue du Cloître 4.

Temple de la Madeleine / Espace Madeleine

Church

Also called Madeleine Church. The building dates back to the 15th century.
How to Go: It is located about 60 meters from International Museum of the Reformation towards northeast at Rue de la Madeleine 15.

Tavel House

Museum

The story of urban Swiss life told over 6 floors of a medieval house once owned by the nobility.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located about 200 meters from Madeleine Church towards southeast and about 60 meters from St Pierre Cathedral towards west at Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 6.

L'Ancien Arsenal

Museum

It exhibits the collection of vintage cannons, plus colorful, battle-themed mosaics.
How to Go: It is located south side of Tavel House museum at Grand-Rue 39.

House of Rousseau and Literature (MRL)

Museum

Birthplace of writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau and museum exhibits the information about his life.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 7 Francs ($7.40) for adult. Free for child.
How to Go: It is located besides of L'Ancien Arsenal Museum at Grand-Rue 40.

Museo Barbier-Mueller

Museum

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 8 Francs ($8.46) for adult. 5 Francs ($5.29) for Seniors, Students, Children from 12 to 17 years old, Jobseekers, Groups of more than 10 persons. Free for child age below 12.
How to Go: It is located about 100 meters from House of Rousseau and Literature (MRL) towards north at Rue Jean-Calvin 10.

Place du Molard

Square

The square offers top class shopping, hotels and restaurants.
Hundreds of paving stones are scattered throughout the square, glowing in the evening after sunset. Every lighted stone has a word written on it in the different languages.
The Molard Tower on the square was built in 1591 and open to the public. Lenin arrived to Geneva after being imprisoned for 3 years in Siberia. At years 1903-1905 and 1907-1908 Lenin was living in Geneva.
How to Go: It is located about 150 meters from the south end of Puente de Mont-Blanc bridge towards south crossing Rue du Rhône and 150 meters from Museo Barbier-Mueller towards northeast.

Day-7:

Villa Diodati

Mansion

The villa was built around 1710.
Debt forced Lord Byron (English Poet) to leave England. Byron arrived in Lake Geneva in May 1816, where he met the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Byron settled in Villa Diodati from 10 June 1816. Shelley rented a small house nearby called "Maison Chapuis" with his future wife Mary Shelley. The group was joined by Mary's stepsister Clare Clairmont, with whom Byron had an affair in London. After Byron's death on 19 April 1824, Villa Diodati soon became a place of pilgrimage for Byron fans and Romanticism. The villa remains in private ownership.
How to Go: The village of Cologny has a bus connection with Geneva. But the villa is in private property. So you can see it from outside.

Pontons du quai de Cologny

Bathing Area

The circular platform 40 meters in diameter. Swimmers and walkers can enjoy the place is made of 100% Swiss oak decking.
How to Go: It is located on the bank of the lake Geneva. About 320 meters from Villa Diodati towards northwest.

Bodmer Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 2 PM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 15 Francs ($15.87) for adult. 10 francs ($10.54) for student, unemployed. Free for student age below 18 from Geneva.
How to Go: It is located about 650 meters from Villa Diodati towards southwest at 1223 Geneva.

Genève-Plage

Park

The park with a public swimming pool and a beach.
Entry Fee: 7 Francs ($7.40) for adult age 16 or above on weekend. 4.50 Francs ($4.76) for adult age 16 or above on weekdays. 3.5 Francs ($3.70) for age 6-15. 60 Francs ($63.47) for 10 adult. 25 Francs ($26.45) for 10 children age 6-15.
How to Go: It is located abpit 480 meters from Bodmer Museum towards southwest on the south bank of lake Geneva.

Parc des Eaux-Vives

Park

It is extension of Parc de La Grange.
How to Go: It is located north side of Parc de La Grange. About 450 meters from Genève-Plage towards southwest.

Parc de La Grange

Park

The Lullin family was built the manor house between 1768 and 1773 and laid out a French garden. The villa was used as a summer residence.
Ownership passed from Lullin to the Favre family. They have been converted into houses and parks. They built a pond and rock garden. They also built the entrance, pergola, orangery and library in 1821. The library contains Guillaume Favre's book collection with around 15,000 works.
The property was donated to the city of Geneva in 1917 by William Favre. A year later, he bequeathed the library to the city of Geneva. The grand rose garden was planted in 1945.
Visiting Time: November to March - 7 AM to 6 PM. April to May - 7 AM to 9 PM. June to August - 6 AM to 10 PM. September to October - 7 AM to 9 PM.
How to Go: It is located south of Parc des Eaux-Vives.

Baby-Plage

Beach

Small sand beach on Lake Geneva.
How to Go: It is located at the northwest side of Parc de La Grange.

Plage publique des Eaux-Vives

Lake Shore

Public swimming area.
How to Go: It is located north of Baby-Plage. About 900 meters from Genève-Plage towards southwest.

Plage des Eaux-Vives

Ferry Terminal

Mouettes, or yellow shuttle boats, are Geneva's public transport boats operated on the Geneva Lake, between 4 harbours in a city center. Mouettes provide convenient way for locals to cross the lake.
The Ferries go to Mont-Blanc Ferry terminal and Versoix Ferry terminal.
Ticket Cost: 3.50 Francs ($3.70) for 60 minutes for adult and 2.50 Francs ($2.64) for discount ticket. 2 Francs ($2.12) for one way per person.
How to Go: It is located northwest of Baby-Plage.

Day-8:

The Geneva Water Fountain

Fountain

The Jet d'Eau (Water-Jet) is a large fountain.
How to Go: It is located about 500 meters from Baby-Plage towards southwest on the lake Geneva.

Genève -Quai Gustave Ador Smgn

Ferry Terminal

Mouettes, or yellow shuttle boats, are Geneva's public transport boats operated on the Geneva Lake, between 4 harbors in a city center. Mouettes provide convenient way for locals to cross the lake.
The Ferries go to Mont-Blanc Ferry terminal, Genève Pâquis Ferry terminal, Bellevue GE Ferry terminal and Port de Vesenaz.
Ticket Cost: 3.50 Francs ($3.70) for 60 minutes for adult and 2.50 Francs ($2.64) for discount ticket. 2 Francs ($2.12) for one way per person.
How to Go: It is located northwest of The Geneva Water Fountain.

Jardin Anglais

Park

How to Go: It is located about 150 meters from Genève -Quai Gustave Ador Smgn Ferry Terminal towards southwest.

Flower Clock

Clock

L'horloge fleurie in French, created in 1955. It was the largest flower clock till 2005 and now 2nd after one in Tehran, Iran.
Clock look different on different season as they are made of various flowers which bloom in different times.
How to Go: It is located western side of Jardin Anglais park.

Monument national

Monument

The National Monument was inaugurated in 1869 to commemorate the entry of Geneva into the Swiss Confederation on 12th September 1814.
How to Go: It is located west end of Jardin Anglais park.

Puente de Mont-Blanc

Bridge

250 meters long Mont Blanc Bridge was inauguration in 1862. On the National Map of Switzerland, the water on its left is indicated as river Rhône and the water on its right is indicated as Lake Geneva.
How to Go: The south end of the bridge is located west side of Jardin Anglais Park.

Rue du Rhône

Street

About 1 km east-west shopping street.
How to Go: The street starts from from Place des Eaux-Vives square (east end) to Place de Bel-Air square (west end).

Tour de l'Île

Tower

'Tour de l'Île' means 'Tower on The Island', that was completed in 1219.
The clock on the top of the tower was instaled in 1538. It was replaced in 1682 and 1858.
The the fortress walls were demolished in 1849. A few stretches of the old walls are still preserved. The entire tower renovated in 1898, and again in 1938 and 1957.
How to Go: It is located about 50 meters north from the west end of Rue du Rhône.

Quartier Libre SIG

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located about 120 meters east of Tour de l'Île.

Île Rousseau

Island

It is a Island and park in river Rhône.
How to Go: It is located west of Puente de Mont-Blanc Bridge.

Day-9:

Basilica Notre-Dame

Church

The church was built between 1852 and 1857.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Saturday - 7:30 AM to 8 PM. Sunday - 7 AM to 9:30 PM.
How to Go: It is located south of Genève-Cornavin railway station.

Quai du Mont-Blanc

Street

About 650 meters Lake front northeast-southwest street.
How to Go: It starts from the east side of the north end of Puente de Mont-Blanc bridge (south end) to near Port Wilson Marina.

Mont-Blanc

Ferry Terminal

From Mont-Blanc, ferries go to Genève -Quai Gustave Ador Smgn, Plage des Eaux-Vives, Yvoire (lac) Ferry terminal, Corsier GE Ferry terminal, Coppet Ferry terminal and Bellevue GE Ferry terminal.
How to Go: The terminal is located at the east side of the north of Puente de Mont-Blanc Bridge.

Brunswick Monument

Monument

It was built in 1879 to commemorate the life of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (1804–1873). The monument was unveiled on 14 October 1879.
How to Go: It is located northeast of Mont-Blanc Ferry Terminal.

Genève Pâquis

Ferry terminal

Ferries goes to Genève -Quai Gustave Ador Smgn and Versoix Ferry terminal.
How to Go: It is located about 150 meters from Brunswick Monument towards northeast through Quai du Mont-Blanc street.

Bains des Pâquis

Park

500 meters beach, Sauna, hammam and massage, restaurants and cultural program.
How to Go: It is located about 400 meters northeast of Genève Pâquis Ferry terminal through Quai du Mont-Blanc street.

Phare des Pâquis

Lighthouse

The construction of the lighthouse was began in October 1893. On April 21, 1894, the lighthouse went into operation.
How to Go: It is located southeast of Bains des Pâquis beach.

Mon Repos Park

Park

How to go: It is located about from Place des Nations towards west end on the bank of Lake Geneva.

Parc de La Perle du Lac

Park

How to go: It is located north of Mon Repos Park.

Musée d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de

Museum

Museum of the History of Science of the City of Geneva is a museum of history of science.
The museum is located in the Villa Bartholoni, which was built in 1830 as a summer residence for Parisian bankers.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located in Parc de La Perle du Lac.

Day-10:

Parc des Cropettes

Park

How to Go: It is located west side of Genève-Cornavin railway station.

Parc Beaulieu

Park

How to Go: It is located northwest side of Parc des Cropettes.

Les Schtroumpfs

Complex

It was built between 1982 and 1984. Curved walls, relief balconies, spiral halls, unexpected color facades attract tourists.
How to Go: It is located south of Parc Beaulieu and west of Parc des Cropettes at Rue Louis-Favre 25.

Voltaire Institute and Museum

Museum

It exhibits the life and works of Voltaire (21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. Voltaire lived here from 1755 until 1760.
The property was bought by the city of Geneva in 1929, and the museum opened in 1952.
Visiting Time: Appointment for guided tours.
How to Go: It is located about 500 meters from Les Schtroumpfs towards southwest.

The Geneva Skateboard Museum

Museum

It also has a skateboard shop.
Visiting Time: Wednesday and Friday - 11 AM to 6:30 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located about 1.7 km from Voltaire Institute and Museum towards west at Av. Henri-Golay 20.

Parc Trembley

Park

How to Go: It is located about 1.5 km from The Geneva Skateboard Museum towards northeast and about 50 meter from Parc Beaulieu towards northwest.

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Place des Nations

Square

How to Go: It is located about 50 meters from Parc Trembley towards northeast.

Broken Chair

Monument

12 meters (39 feet) high giant wooden chair with a broken leg.
A 10 meters high chair, with a torn-off leg was first installed at this place on 18th of August 1997.
It was removed in 2005 to allow for extensive remodeling of the Place des Nations. After the work was completed, it was reinstalled on 26 February 2007 in the same place.
How to Go: It is located Place des Nations square.

Musée Ariana

Museum

The owner of the property, L’Ariana, was built a museum in 1877. On his death in 1890, Revilliod bequeathed the estate to the City of Geneva. The museum exhibits the collections of ceramics and glass.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Francs ($10.54) for adult. 7 Francs ($7.40) for reduced. Free for age below 18.
Free Entry: Every first Sunday of the month.
How to Go: It is located about 200 meters from Place des Nations square towards northeast at Avenue de la Paix 10.

International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 15 Francs ($15.87) for adult. 10 Francs ($10.54) for age 12-22 and over 65. Free for child age below 12.
How to Go: It is located about 300 meters from Musée Ariana towards northwest at Avenue de la Paix 17.

Palais des Nations

Government Office

The building was built between 1929 and 1938 for the League of Nations. It has served as the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva since 1946.
How to Visit: You can visit this palace but need to book at least 3 months in advance. You have to apply for booking here first.
There are 2 types of booking. 1 is group tour request which is minimum 15 people. 60 minutes tour cost 16 Francs ($16.93) for adult, 13 Francs ($13.75) for University students, senior citizens and disabled persons. 10 Francs ($10.54) for child age 6-17. Another is Private VIP Tour for 60 minutes cost 280 Francs ($296.20).
When you will get Tickets then you have to register from here, where you have to provide your information and photo.
On tour day, you must attend at the Pregny Gate 45 minutes before your tour. Submit identity (ID card or Passport).
How to Go: It is located east of International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and north of Musée Ariana.

Parc de l'Ariana

Park

The owner of the property, L’Ariana, was built a museum in 1877. On his death in 1890, Revilliod bequeathed the estate to the City of Geneva. Most of the land given to newly-created League of Nations.
Visiting Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM every day.
How to Go: It is located east side of Palais des Nations.

Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time: 8 AM to 7:30 PM evert day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to Go: It is located east of Parc de l'Ariana.

Parc du château de Penthes

Park

How to Go: It is located northeast of Botanical Garden.

Penthes Castle

Castle

The property is first recorded in 1358 as belonging to Guillaume de Visencier. In the 17th century, the property owner was Antoine de Charrière, lord of Penthaz. It is named after him. He sold the property to the Geneva General Hospital in 1761. It was sold to Alexandre Sales de Genève, who converted the fortified house into a manor.
In 1972, Geneva Canton purchased the property. A museum and a research center were built in 1978. The City of Geneva acquired the estate in 1983 and turned it into a public park.
How to go: It is located in Parc du château de Penthes.

Chateau de Tournay

Castle

The castle is said to have been built in the 15th century, but there are no written documents. In 1583, it became the property of the Brosses family. In 1590 Genevan soldiers burned and looted it. After 1758, the castle changed several hands
How to go: It is located northeast of Parc du château de Penthes.

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Bioparc Genève

Park

Visiting Time: 9:30 AM to 4 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free for the first visit. For further visit, it is recommended to become a member of the Association des Amis du Parc Challandes. Group visits 50 francs ($52.89) per group of 10 people.
How to go: It is located northeast of Geneva Airport. By TPG bus to “Valavran” stop.

Casino du Lac

Casino

How to go: It is located about 5 km from Bioparc Genève towards southwest and located near south of Geneva Airport. About 1.5 km from Palexpo Convention Center towards southwest. 950 meters from Genève Aéroport Train station towards southwest.

Alpin de Meyrin Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time: 8:30 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located near southwest of Geneva airport and about 500 meters northeast from Meyrin Train station.

Carn

Research Institute

The European Organization for Nuclear Research that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. It was established in 1954.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 8 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free exhibitions and tours.
How to go: It is located about 1.9 km from Alpin de Meyrin Botanical Garden towards northwest.




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