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Canton of Geneva
Geneva: Warm Welcome for
Visitors
Geneva, one of the world’s most international cities, is
one of Switzerland’s top tourism destinations. With its
picturesque setting on Lake Geneva, many parks and
gardens, historic architecture, lively cultural scene,
gourmet restaurants and outstanding shopping opportunities,
Geneva has something to please any traveller.
“Must see” sites include Geneva’s lakefront with the
iconic jet d’eau (water fountain) which has become a
symbol of the city. Originally built in the 19th century
as a vent from a hydraulic installation, it was equipped
with a pump which now drives jets of water 200 km per
hour up to a height of 140 m. Another unique attraction
is the Flower Clock in the Jardin Anglais (English
Garden), a symbol of Geneva’s famed watch industry.
A blend of floral art and high technology, the working
clock has a dial composed of over 6,500 flowers. Its
second hand is the longest of any clock in the world
(2.5 m).
Place Neuvelt is the city’s cultural hub, home of the
Grand Theatre, the Conservatory of Music, and the
famed Rath art museum (one of the city’s 40 museums),
while the Place du Bourg de Four in Geneva’s Old
Town has been a meeting place and business hub
since Roman times. Other sites include Saint Peter’s
Cathedral, built in the 12th century and extensively
remodeled over the years; Reformation Wall honouring
the religious movement; and the imposing United
Nations building. The suburb of Carouge is another
popular attraction for its trendy boutiques, antiques
dealers and restaurants.
Exceptional services for business travellers
For business travellers, Geneva offers the highest quality
facilities, and the Geneva Convention Bureau provides
a range of services to ensure the success of international
events. Headquarters of the United Nations and
the International Red Cross, as well as of many other
international organisations and companies, Geneva
attracts thousands of people each year for meetings,
conferences and exhibitions.
Reformation Wall in Geneva
Geneva is also a shopper’s paradise. It is the watch
capital of the world, a centre for exquisite jewelry, and a
source for all kinds of high quality Swiss and imported
items. Shoppers can take a break by taking a cruise on
Lake Geneva.
Geneva is easy to reach from anywhere in Europe by
air, rail or road, and its international airport has connections
to destinations all over the world. Efficient
ground transfers are available from the airport to the
city centre and hotels. Geneva rolls out the welcome
mat for visitors.
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