The In-Depth guide - Geneva Tourism

The In-Depth 

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Geneva Geneva

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the most 

welcoming city 

Over 200 trains a day transit 

through Geneva train station, 

including the French high 

speed train. 

The essentials 

1 Situated in the heart 

of Europe, Geneva 

is one of the world’s 

best known destinations. 

2 The city sits at the tip 

of Western Europe’s 

biggest lake, nestled 

between high snowy 

mountains. 

3 It is Switzerland’s second 

most visited destination. 

4 It is among the top three 

cities in the world in 

terms of quality of life. 

5 This human size city, 

cradle of the Swiss 

watchmaking industry, 

is a paradise for luxury 

shopping and high-end 

accommodation. 

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Distances from major cities 

to Geneva 

from time * 

Abu Dhabi 7h10 

Amsterdam 1h25 

Barcelona 1h30 

Berlin 1h45 

Brussels 1h15 

Budapest 1h55 

Copenhagen 2h00 

Dubai 7h10 

Dublin 2h05 

Frankfurt 1h05 

Hamburg 1h35 

Helsinki 3h00 

Istanbul 3h15 

from time * 

Kuwait 8h40 

London 1h30 

Madrid 1h50 

Milan 0h55 

Montreal 7h15 

Moscow 3h35 

Munich 1h10 

New York 7h40 

Paris 1h00 

Rome 1h30 

Stockholm 2h35 

Vienna 1h40 

Washington 8h00 

destinations can be reached thanks to the 935 direct 

flights that depart every week from Geneva 

International Airport, home to EasyJet‘s European Hub (it is part 

of the Schengen Zone). 

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Geneva 

*direct flight 

Free public transport 

Access to the city centre in 6 minutes 

Trains depart at 12-minute intervals 

from the international airport and only take 

6 minutes to the centre of town. 

Geneva Transport Card 

Upon arrival at Geneva Airport, visitors can 

pick up a ticket that gives them 80 minutes 

of free public transport in Geneva. 

At check-in, all visitors receive the free 

Geneva Transport Card from their hotel for 

the duration of their stay. 

Geneva Pass 

The Geneva Pass entitles its holders to free 

entries, gifts and up to 50 % off in places. 

It is one of the best value city cards in 

Europe for 1, 2 or 3 days. 

www.geneva-pass.com 

With its exceptional setting on the shores of Lake Geneva 

and at the foot of Europe’s highest mountain – The Mont Blanc – 

Geneva is one of a kind. It prides itself on its unparalleled quality 

of life, and of course its iconic Water Fountain, the Jet d’Eau. 

Renowned for being the Capital of Peace, Geneva’s small size 

and international calling always come as a surprise. It is easy 

to get around this verdant city steeped in history. Leaving it with 

a multitude of unforgettable memories is easy too. And soon, 

visitors come back for more. Geneva’s charm is hard to resist.


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1 140 m (459 ft) high. 

The iconic Water Fountain, 

Geneva’s pride and joy, 

soars above the city. 

2 A cruise facing the 

Mont Blanc, Europe’s 

highest mountain 

at 4,810 m (15,776 ft). 

3 The giant Flower Clock, 

symbol of Geneva’s 

watch industry, with its 

7,000 seasonal flowers. 

4 The monumental 

sculpture of the Broken 

Chair at the majestic 

Place des Nations. 

5 The capital of peace, 

hosting the world famous 

Red Cross and Red 

Crescent Museum. 

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The exclusive Rue du Rhône 

is home to the most sought-after 

luxury brands. 

The 80 luxury boutiques that line 

either side of this fashionable 

street, bring an unprecedented 

concentration of opulence to the 

many elegant shoppers. 

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discovering what makes Geneva 

a world of its own 

The 360° 

Highlights 

True beauty 

A peaceful walk along the spectacular 

waterfront through a few of Geneva’s 

50 beautiful parks. 

The Old town 

Geneva’s old town is home to St Peter’s 

Cathedral, the Reformation Wall and the 

Museum of the Reformation. 

The many boutiques and cafés make for 

a lively ambiance. 

A village within the city 

Carouge, Geneva’s Mediterranean style 

‘Greenwich Village’, on the other side 

of the river. 

view from the top of Mont Salève 

over Geneva and the mountains 

as far as the eye can see, is a sight to behold. The cable car 

ride up is spectacular too. 

City bathing 

A refreshing swim at The Pâquis Baths, 

Geneva’s very own city beach, with the best 

view of the Water Fountain. 

www.bains-des-paquis.ch 

Geneva’s bouquet 

Geneva’s beautiful winegrowing area is the 

3rd largest in Switzerland. Its wines have 

received international awards much to the 

joy of the Swiss capital of gastronomy. 

Patek Philippe Museum 

The only place in the world dedicated 

to the history of the most prestigious 

watches ever. 

www.patekmuseum.com 

Back to the future 

The mysteries of particle physics at the 

Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN, 

where the web was born. 

www.cern.ch 

Quartier des Bains 

The contemporary art district, with its 

trendy art galleries and museums and cool 

bars and restaurants.

Geneva’s old town, Switzerland’s 

largest, has a charm and 

ambiance of its own. It is replete 

with history, delightful boutiques 

and lively cafés and restaurants. 

It even boasts a 120-metre 

long bench! 

being spoilt 

for choice 

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International Geneva 

1 Broken Chair and Mural Depicting 

Peace, Place des Nations 

2 International Red Cross and Red 

Crescent Museum 

3 United Nations Building 

4 UNHCR Visitors’ Centre 

5 WMO 

(The World Meteorological Organisation) 

6 CERN 


International 

Airport 

6 min by train 

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Old Town 

1 Saint Peter’s Cathedral and 

Archaeological site 

2 Calvin Auditory 

3 International Museum of the Reformation 

4 College Calvin 

5 Maison Tavel 

6 Town Hall, Old Arsenal and Cannons 

7 Place du Bourg-de-Four 

8 Treille Promontory 

9 Reformation Wall and Parc des Bastions 

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40 min 

walking time 

Carouge 

10 min by tram 

minutes. You can’t believe how much Geneva, one of 

Europe’s greenest cities, along with the surrounding area, 

has to offer visitors. The city’s compact size and fortunate setting 

make it hard to resist. 

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Geneva’s landmarks 

1 Water Fountain & Geneva’s Lakefront 

2 English Garden 

3 National Monument 

4 Rousseau Island 

5 Brunswick Monument 

6 Pâquis Baths 

7 Parks on the Right Bank: 

Parc Mon-Repos, Parc Moynier, La Perle 

du Lac, Parc Barton, Botanical Gardens 

8 Parks on the Left Bank: Parc La Grange, 

Parc des Eaux-Vives 

9 Rue du Rhône 

10 Molard Tower 

11 BFM (Bâtiment des Forces Motrices) 

12 Opera House (Grand Théâtre) 

13 Musée Rath 

14 Victoria Hall 

15 Patek Philippe Museum 

16 MAMCO 

17 Basilica of Notre-Dame 

18 Russian Orthodox Church 

19 Eglise de la Sainte Trinité 

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Quartier des Bains 

Old Town 

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International district 

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1 The world’s most 

stunning waterfront. 

2 50 verdant parks 

and gardens all within 

walking distance 

of the lake. 

3 Panoramic views over 

the Jura mountains 

and the Alps with the 

Mont Blanc, Europe’s 

highest mountain, 

for centrepiece. 

4 Typical Genevan 

villages dotted around 

the lush vineyards. 

5 A sought-after destination 

much appreciated by 

celebrities, socialites and 

the international jet set. 

Do & See 

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Bird’s eye views over the old town, the 

lakefront and the Water Fountain from the 

South Tower of Saint Peter’s Cathedral. 

Delightful view from the lake 

of the romantic Parc de la Perle du Lac 

as well as of other parks such as 

the Botanical Gardens. 

Scenic vista of the international district 

and the lake and mountains beyond from 

the top floor of the WMO building. 

Incomparable panorama of the lake 

and the Geneva region from the Pré Byron, 

in the heart of Cologny, where the city’s 

many celebrities live. 

Inebriating views from the Dardagny wine 

trail that meanders through Switzerland’s 

3 rd largest wine growing area, the Genevan 

countryside and local villages. 

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Peaceful river views from a cruise boat 

gliding down the Rhône, where verdant trees 

and plants slowly replace the cityscape. 

A favourite escape for nature lovers. 

Detailed Information 

Saint Peter’s Cathedral: 

North and South Towers 

Seasonal timetable 

Cour Saint-Pierre 

www.espace-saint-pierre.ch 

The Mermaid Cruise 

1h15 - Seasonal timetable 

Departure from the Rotonde Pâquis or Quai 

du Mont-Blanc 

www.swissboat.com 

WMO’s cafeteria and restaurant 

Mon-Fri: 12.30-2 pm 

Chemin de l’Impératrice 1 

www.wmo.org 

Mini train to Cologny 

Group charters on demand 

www.sttr.ch 

Navigate the Rhône - Cruise 

2h45 – Seasonal timetable 

Departure Quai des Moulins de l’Ile 

(Downtown) 

www.swissboat.com 

one of Switzerland’s 

most outstanding landscapes 

66.3% 

of the canton of Geneva is a protected area, 

making Geneva one of Europe’s greenest cities. 

Discover one of the most beautiful regions in the world around 

this human size city.


1 Every day’s a holiday on 

the picturesque terraces 

and beautiful squares. 

2 Wellness comes first at 

the many spas. 

3 Everything is within 

one’s reach, from luxury 

shopping to water 

sports, camping and 

mountain outings. 

4 Sheer comfort coupled 

with a complete change 

of scenery. 

5 A morning of skiing 

followed by an afternoon 

of shopping. 

a quintessentially 

European lifestyle 

Do & See 

Unwinding and enjoying life for hours at a 

time on the terraces at the Place du Bourg 

de Four in the old town. 

Total relaxation in an outdoor swimming 

pool with peaceful views over the lakefront. 

Opting for sheer bliss in an exclusive 

spa where unwinding and relaxing are 

de rigueur. 

A gastronomic cruise on a paddle-wheel 

steamboat stopping off at the medieval 

villages of Yvoire and Hermance. 

Shopping in friendly and quirky Carouge, 

Geneva’s very own ‘Greenwich Village’, 

10 minutes from the city centre. 

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City Tour By Bus 

2h - Seasonal timetable 

Departure: Geneva Coach Station, Place 

Dorcière 

www.keytours.ch 

Hôtel Président Wilson 

(Saltwater swimming pool) 

Quai Wilson 47 


www.hotelpwilson.com 

Hôtel la Réserve Genève (The spa) 

Route de Lausanne 301 

Daily 

www.lareserve.ch 

Gastronomic Cruise 


Departure Quai du Mont-Blanc 1 

or English Garden 

www.cgn.ch 

Free bicycle loan 

4h - Daily 

Genèveroule - Place de Montbrillant 17 

www.geneveroule.ch 

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rd ranking worldwide in terms of quality of life (Mercer 

Survey 2010), Geneva has everything going for it from 

the most exclusive and luxurious of venues to the most extreme 

and stunning of outdoor escapades.


1 Geneva, the birthplace 

of high-end luxury watch 

manufacturing. 

2 Home to the prestigious 

creations of master 

watchmakers. 

3 Exclusive jewellery 

boutiques offering 

sumptuous masterpieces. 

4 The world-renowned 

Rue du Rhône’s wealth 

of elegant and 

sophisticated flagship 

stores and boutiques. 

5 A shopping paradise for 

cigar lovers. 

6 World-class venue for 

important fine art and 

jewellery sales by the 

leading auction houses. 

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luxury shopping 

at its best 

Do & See 

The world’s only watch and clock 

itinerary – 4h: 

• The world’s tallest clock, Hotel Cornavin 

• Solar and Laser Clock, Quai Wilson 

• Flower Clock, English Garden 

• Cité du Temps, Pont des Bergues 

• Musical Clock (every hour the bells 

chime as 42 bronze figures in 13 horsedrawn 

carriages parade past), 

Passage Malbuisson 

• Rue du Rhône 

• Piaget Time Gallery 

• Patek Philippe Museum 

elegant boutiques offering exclusive brands, designer 

fashion, luxury goods and fine jewels and watchmaking 

line the world-renowned Rue du Rhône, a landmark for all 

things sophisticated. 

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A lesson in the art of time travel through 

an initiation to watchmaking given by 

professional watchmakers. 


Cité du Temps 

Year round 

Pont de la Machine 1 

www.citedutemps.com 

Piaget Time Gallery 

Visits by appointment 

Year round 

Rue du Rhône 40 

www.piaget.com 

Patek Philippe Museum 

Year round 

Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7 

www.patekmuseum.com 

Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie 

3h - on demand 

Avenue du Mail 22 

www.hautehorlogerie.org 

Davidoff & Co 

Year round 

Rue de Rive 2 

www.davidoff.com

peace and freedom 

in a single heart beat 

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1 ‘The World Capital 

of Peace’ highlights 

Geneva’s leading role in 

diplomatic mediation. 

2 Host to the United Nations 

European headquarters. 

3 Birthplace of the Red 

Cross and Red Crescent 

Movement and centre for 

humanitarian activities. 

4 A truly international city 

home to both international 

and non-governmental 

organisations. 

5 A multicultural atmosphere 

with over 40 percent 

foreigners from all five 

continents. 

Do & See 

The monumental Broken Chair at the Place 

des Nations, symbol of the campaign 

against landmines. 

The Human Rights and Alliance for 

Civilization Room at the UN building 

features a ceiling sculpture with coloured 

stalactites by the Spanish artist Miquel 

Barceló. 

The Palais Wilson, Office of the United 

Nations High Commissioner for Human 

Rights (UNHCHR). 

The Office of the United Nations High 

Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). 

The famous Salle de l’Alabama where the 

tribunal session to settle the claims for 

damages by the United States government 

against the Government of Great Britain 

took place in 1872. 

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Mini train: International & Panoramic Tour 

1h15 - Seasonal timetable 

Departure Place du Rhône or Rotonde du 

Mont-Blanc 

www.sttr.ch 

The United Nations Building 


Avenue de la Paix 14 

(10 minutes from Geneva train station) 

www.onug.ch 

International Red Cross and Red Crescent 

Museum 

2h - Year round 

Museum closed from 1st July 2011 due to 

renovation work 

Avenue de la Paix 17 


www.micr.org 

CERN, Globe of Science and Innovation – 

A Universe of Particles Exhibition 

1h30 - Year round 

Route de Meyrin 385 


www.cern.ch 

UNHCR Library and Visitors’ Centre 

Rue du Montbrillant 94 

Mon to Fri 

www.unhcr.ch 

non-governmental organisations and 32 international 

organisations are based in Geneva. 

The Genevan, Henry Dunant, co-founder of the Red Cross, 

was awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

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the capital 

of excellence 

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1 15 five star hotels, many 

of them on the beautiful 

lakefront. 

2 A highly regarded luxury 

hotel tradition recognised 

and appreciated for over 

one hundred years 

by the most demanding 

of visitors. 

3 Switzerland’s highest 

concentration 

of international hotel 

chains and Deluxe hotels 

located for the most 

part on the lakefront, 

in the old town and close 

to the airport. 

4 Unrivalled professionalism 

coupled with the 

warmest of welcomes. 

rooms spread over 133 hotels of all categories, 

residences and Switzerland’s largest youth 

hostel. This centre for excellence offers a warm and personal 

welcome to each and every one of its visitors. 

5 Taking personal 

concierge services to the 

highest level 24 hours a 

day, 365 days a year. 

6 Switzerland’s best 

gastronomic experience. 

7 Exclusive luxury car 

rentals, and helicopter 

and private jet charters. 

8 Outstanding private 

international schools, 

high-quality medical 

care and first-class 

private clinics. 

See hotel list at the end of the document

a mosaic 

of cultural activities 

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1 Four one-of-a-kind 

museums and 40 public 

and private ones. 

2 15 music festivals and 

a plethora of special 

events. 

3 An abundance of 

international sporting 

events. 

4 Geneva’s contemporary 

art district, the Quartier 

des Bains, and its many 

remarkable galleries. 

5 Unexpected and unusual 

outdoor activities. 

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Do & See 

Culture and entertainment 

• Comprised of four different sites, 

the public Musées d’Art et d’Histoire 

constitutes one of the largest museum 

groups of Switzerland. 

• Bodmer Foundation, one of the most 

important private libraries in the world. 

• Opera House (Grand Théâtre), BFM, 

Victoria Hall, exceptional theatres where 

the renowned Orchestre de Suisse 

Romande (OSR) performs with world 

class musicians. 

Sports and leisure 

• Rafting through the city on the Arve River. 

• Urban Golf. 

• Paragliding, hiking and biking on Mont 

Salève: drive or catch a cable car up. 

(30 minutes from Geneva). 

nationalities live side by side in Geneva and over 

931 multinational companies are based in the Geneva 

region. It is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, outlooks and people 

from all walks of life. 


Musée d’Art et d’Histoire 

Year Round 

Rue Charles Galland 2 

www.ville-ge.ch/mah 

Bodmer Foundation - Library and Museum 

Year Round 

Route du Guignard 19-21 – Cologny 

(15 minutes from downtown) 

www.fondationbodmer.org 

MAMCO – Museum of Modern and 

Contemporary Art 

Year round 

Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10 

www.mamco.ch 

Rafting-Loisirs 


2h30 

Departure Pont de Sierne (15 minutes 

from downtown, on the way to and from 

the Mont Salève) 

www.rafting-loisirs.ch 

Urban golf 


Departure: Parc des Bastions 

www.ville-geneve.ch

a multifaith 

meeting place 

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1 Geneva and Saint Peter’s 

Cathedral, the cradle of 

the Reformation, where 

Jean Calvin’s influence 

and legacy led to the 

city being known as the 

‘Protestant Rome’. 

2 Geneva provided a safe 

haven where religious 

tolerance prevailed 

allowing people to 

worship freely. 

3 This multifaith heritage 

can be seen and felt 

throughout the city. 

places of worship: 50 Protestant churches, 

6 Evangelist, 55 Catholic and 4 Orthodox; 1 mosque, 

5 Islamic centres, 4 synagogues and 19 Buddhist centres. 

A multifaith haven to this day. 

Do & See 

Geneva, the cradle 

of the Reformation 

Calvin Auditory 

Year round 

Place de la Taconnerie (Old Town) 

International Museum of the Reformation 


Maison Mallet - Rue du Cloître 4 (Old Town) 

www.musee-reforme.ch 

Saint-Gervais Temple 

Rue Terreau du temple 

www.espace-saint-gervais.ch 

Walking tour of the religions 

of the world 

Basilica of Notre Dame de Genève 

Rue Argand 3 

Eglise de la Sainte Trinité 

Rue Ferrier 16 (Downtown.) 

The Russian Orthodox Church 

Rue Rodolphe Toepffer (Downtown) 

The Synagogue of Beth Yaacov 

Place de la Synagogue (Downtown) 

The Geneva Mosque 

Chemin Colladon 34, Petit-Saconnex 

10 minutes by bus


1 The Swiss capital of 

gastronomy with the 

highest number of award 

winning restaurants. 

2 Geneva boasts 140 ethnic 

restaurants representing 

30 nationalities; 30 master 

chocolatiers and 

1 city based chocolate 

manufacturer. 

3 An unexpected source 

of locally procured 

specialities with authentic 

flavours. 

4 The third largest 

wine-producing canton 

in Switzerland. 

5 A varied and colourful 

nightlife. 

local delicacies 

alongside haute cuisine 

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Do & See 

An exceptionally diverse range 

of regional and international 

cuisines and restaurants 

• Haute cuisine (starred restaurants) 

• Genevan and Swiss specialities (locally 

sourced seasonal food) 

• International cuisine 

• Wine bars 

The Genevan countryside 

Market gardening is widespread in the 

canton making it one of the leading 

vegetable growers in Switzerland 

(notably thorny cardons, Mara des Bois 

strawberries, tomatoes). 

The Genevan nightlife 

The nightlife in the Quartier des Bains is as 

trendy as the area is, whereas the Pâquis 

district offers a more international scene. 

Michelin-starred gourmet restaurants and 45 distinguished 

by Gault Millau await fine food connoisseurs. And wine lovers 

will delight in Geneva’s locally grown wines, 7 of which won 

international awards in 2010. 


A large selection of restaurants 

www.geneva-tourism.ch 

Wine trail 

Dardagny 


www.randonature.ch 

Wine tasting 

Tour du Molard Wine Bar 

Place du Molard 

Brunch at a farm in the 

countryside 

Ferme de Merlinge 


Route de Gy 85, Gy 

(30 minutes from downtown) 

www.campagnon.ch 

Evening in the multicultural district 

Palais Mascotte, Restaurant-cabaret bar 

Year Round 

Rue de Berne 43 (Downtown) 

www.palaismascotte.ch


the ideal 

point of departure 

1 Geneva is the ideal 

point of departure for 

unforgettable excursions. 

2 Unequalled beauty and 

ruggedness in Europe. 

3 Mythical mountains 

such as the Mont-Blanc, 

Europe’s mightiest peak, 

or the iconic Matterhorn. 

4 History and world 

heritage sites on the 

city’s doorstep. 

Do & See 

Experience breathtaking views of Mont- 

Blanc from the top of the Aiguille du Midi 

(3842m/12605ft) after one of the longest 

and highest cable car rides in the world 

(one hour from Geneva). 

Come share the Olympic passion. 

A captivating lakeside journey facing the 

Alps through Vaud to Lausanne, Montreux, 

and the Château de Chillon and its 1,000 

years of history. 

The Lavaux wine region, UNESCO 

World Heritage site since 2007, with its 

sun-drenched vineyards that carpet the 

vertiginous slopes all the way down to 

Lake Geneva. 

The mythical Matterhorn and the beautiful 

village of Zermatt. 


Chamonix Village and The Mont Blanc 

By coach 


Departure Geneva airport and Geneva 

coach station, Place Dorcière 


The Olympic Museum 

By train 


Quai d’Ouchy 1 - Lausanne 

www.olympic.org/museum 

Lausanne, Montreux, Chillon 

By coach 


Departure Geneva coach station, Place 

Dorcière 


Lavaux wine region 

4h - By train 

Montreux, Lake Geneva Region 

www.lavaux-unesco.ch 

Zermatt Village - Matterhorn 

8h - By train 

www.cff.ch 

Snowshoeing trecks, Mont Jura 

By coach 

Winter time 

Ski clothes necessary; on-site equipment 

rental available 

www.rafting-loisirs.ch 

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hours or less from the city centre and some of the world’s most 

spectacular scenery and outings await visitors. And by making 

Geneva your entry point into Switzerland, the rest of the country 

and all it has to offer lies ahead of you.

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a non-stop 

entertainment program 

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In December, Geneva celebrates 

3 the ’Escalade‘. During 3 days 

Geneva turns back the clocks 

and revisits the 17 

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th century. 

More than 1,000 costumed 

participants parade through 

the old town in Europe’s largest 

historical procession. 


1 The Geneva Festival 

takes over the lakefront 

in July and August. 

It is the country’s largest 

tourist event attracting 

over 2 million people, 

ending in style with one 

of the world’s longest 

(1 hour) and most 

spectacular firework 

displays. 

www.fetesdegeneve.ch 

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2 The world renowned 

Geneva International 

Motor Show every March 

is the 5 th largest 

in the world. 

www.salon-auto.ch 

3 The Bol d’Or, Europe’s 

biggest regatta on 

inland waters with over 

600 sailboats, takes place 

in June. 

www.boldor.ch 

4 The CSI-W in December 

is one of the world’s 

foremost show jumping 

competitions attracting 

top international 

horseriders. 

www.chi-geneve.ch 

5 The Escalade, Geneva’s 

very own celebration 

dating back to the 

17 th century, features 

Europe’s largest historical 

procession. 

www.1602.ch 

events. Geneva’s abundance of year round events 

complete what this captivating city has to offer its 

international guests and visitors. Its calendar is peppered with 

unique events as well as world-class festivals and spectator sports. 

A selection of 10 events - 2011 

The International Film Festival 

and Forum on Human Rights 

www.fifdh.ch 

04.03.11-13.03.11 

5th Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta 

www.montgolfiades.ch 

07.04.11-10.04.11 

Geneva Marathon for UNICEF 

www.genevemarathon.ch 

14.05.11 - 15.05.11 

Open Air Cinétransat 

www.cinetransat.ch 

07.07.11-14.08.11 

Musical Summer 

www.ville-ge.ch/musiquesenete 

July-August 

Lake Parade 

www.lakeparade.ch 

09.07.11 

Swiss National Day 

01.08.11 

49th Harvest Festival 

www.fetedesvendangesrussin.ch 

17.09.11-18.09.11 

34th Escalade Race 

www.escalade.ch 

03.12.11 

Trees and Lights Festival 

wwwfestivalarbresetlumieres.ch 

December

Services offered by Geneva 

Tourism & Conventions 

Guided Walking Tours 

• Walk: ’Geneva’s Old Town‘ 

This tour allows visitors to discover, with 

a professional guide, the city and its 

history, its lifestyle, and its multicultural and 

cosmopolitan heritage (2h). 

Languages: FR, EN 


Departure: Geneva Tourism & Conventions, 

Rue du Mont-Blanc 18 

• Private Tours upon request 

A number of customized tours led by 

Professional guides can be organised, on foot 

or by bus. 

Languages: FR, EN, GE, SP, IT, RU, JP, CN, etc. 

For detailed prices and bookings: 

guides@geneva-tourism.ch 

GENEVA PASS: The cheapest 

way for your customers to enjoy 

Geneva’s diversity 

The Geneva Pass entitles its holders to free 

entries, gifts and up to 50% off in places. 

Bus and mini-train tours, cable car, museums, 

water sports, free drinks and other surprises 

are included in the pass. 

www.geneva-pass.com 

• 1 day: 25 CHF / 19 EUR * 

• 2 days: 35 CHF / 26 EUR * 

• 3 days: 45 CHF / 34 EUR * 

For information on ordering the GENEVA PASS: 

guides@geneva-tourism.ch 

*Prices in Euros may vary depending on the exchange rate 

The Leisure Marketing 

Department of Geneva Tourism 

& Conventions is at your disposal 

for any information you might 

need regarding Geneva and what 

it has to offer. 

Incoming Agencies in Geneva: 

www.geneva-tourism.ch/dmc 

Geneva Tourism & Conventions 

Rue du Mont-Blanc 18 

P.O. Box 1602 

CH-1211 Geneva 1 

Tel.: +41 22 909 70 70 

Fax: +41 22 909 70 75 

www.geneva-tourism.ch 

sales@geneva-tourism.ch 

Information 

at your fingertips 

The Geneva Convention Bureau 

offers the following services free 

of charge: 

• Analysis of congress/meeting 

requirements 

• Venue search 

• Bid preparation & support 

• Tentative reservations for conference 

and seminar spaces & room allocation 

• Help with partner programs, transfers, 

excursions, guides & social events 

• Site inspection arrangements 

• Assistance in the selection of the 

DMC/PCO 

• Supply of promotional publications 

• Inclusion of your event in our online 

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HOTEL NAME CLAssifiCATiON AddrEss pHONE WEBsiTE rOOMs 

FIVE STAR HOTELS 

ANGLETERRE (D') Quai du Mont-Blanc, 17 0041 22 906 55 55 www.hoteldangleterre.ch 45 

HOTEL BEAU RIVAGE Quai du Mont-Blanc, 13 0041 22 716 66 66 www.beau-rivage.ch 90 

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DES BERGUES Quai des Bergues, 33 0041 22 908 70 00 www.fourseasons.com/geneva 100 

GRAND HOTEL KEMPINSKI GENEVA Quai du Mont-Blanc, 19 0041 22 908 90 81 www.kempinski-geneva.com 412 

MANDARIN ORIENTAL Quai Turrettini, 1 0041 22 909 00 00 www.mandarinoriental.com 190 

MÖVENPICK HOTEL & CASINO GENEVA Route de Pré-Bois, 20 0041 22 717 11 11 www.moevenpick-geneva-airport.com 350 

PRESIDENT WILSON Quai Wilson, 47 0041 22 906 66 66 www.hotelpwilson.com 228 

LA RESERVE GENEVE HOTEL & SPA Route de Lausanne, 301 0041 22 959 59 59 www.lareserve.ch 102 

HOTEL LE RICHEMOND Jardin Brunswick 0041 22 715 70 00 www.lerichemond.com 109 

STARLING GENEVA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER Route François-Peyrot, 34 0041 22 747 02 02 www.shgeneva.ch 496 

SWISSOTEL METROPOLE GENEVE Quai Général-Guisan, 34 0041 22 318 32 00 www.swissotel.com 127 

HOTEL LES ARMURES Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre, 1 0041 22 310 91 72 www.hotel-les-armures.ch 32 

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL GENEVE Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, 7-9 0041 22 919 39 39 www.intercontinental.com/geneva 335 

HOTEL DE LA PAIX Quai du Mont-Blanc, 11 0041 22 906 60 00 www.concorde-hotels.com/hoteldelapaix 84 

RESTAURANT HOTEL DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES Quai Gustave-Ador, 82 0041 22 849 75 75 www.parcdeseauxvives.ch 7 

FOUR STAR HOTELS 

THE AMBASSADOR Quai des Bergues, 21 0041 22 908 05 30 www.the-ambassador.ch 64 

HOTEL BRISTOL Rue du Mont-Blanc, 10 0041 22 716 57 00 www.bristol.ch 100 

CROWN PLAZA GENEVA Avenue Louis-Casaï, 75-77 0041 22 710 30 00 www.cpgva.ch 308 

EASTWEST HOTEL Rue des Pâquis, 6 0041 22 708 17 17 www.eastwesthotel.ch 41 

HOTEL EPSOM MANOTEL Rue de Richemont, 18 0041 22 544 66 66 www.manotel.com 153 

THE NEW MIDI Place Chevelu, 4 0041 22 544 15 00 www.hotel-du-midi.ch 78 

HOTEL ROTARY Rue du Cendrier, 18-20 0041 22 908 80 80 www.hotelrotarygeneve.com 95 

HOTEL ROYAL MANOTEL Rue de Lausanne, 41-43 0041 22 906 14 14 www.manotel.com 202 

HOTEL D'ALLEVES Rue du Cendrier, 16 0041 22 732 15 30 www.hoteldalleves.ch 44 

HOTEL AUTEUIL MANOTEL Rue de Lausanne, 33 0041 22 544 22 22 www.manotel.com 104 

BEST WESTERN HOTEL CENTURY Avenue de Frontenex, 24 0041 22 592 88 88 www.bestwestern.ch/century 136 

HOTEL CHURCHILL Rue du Simplon, 15 0041 22 591 88 88 www.geneva-hotel.ch/churchill 35 

HOTEL CORNAVIN Gare Cornavin 0041 22 716 12 12 www.fhotels.ch 164 

HOTEL LA COUR DES AUGUSTINS Rue Jean-Violette, 15 0041 22 322 21 00 www.lacourdesaugustins.com 32 

BEST WESTERN HOTEL DIPLOMATE Rue de la Terrassière, 46 0041 22 592 87 87 www.bestwestern.ch/diplomate 45 

DOMAINE DE CHATEAUVIEUX Chemin de Châteauvieux, 16 0041 22 753 15 11 www.chateauvieux.ch 13 

HOTEL LE MONTBRILLANT Rue de Montbrillant, 2 0041 22 733 77 84 www.montbrillant.ch 82 

HOTEL NASH-VILLE Rue de Berne, 26 0041 22 715 46 00 www.nashvillegeneva.com 88 

HOTEL LES NATIONS Rue du Grand-Pré, 62 0041 22 748 08 08 www.hotel-les-nations.com 71 

HOTEL NH GENEVA AIRPORT Avenue de Mategnin, 21 0041 22 989 90 00 www.nh-hotels.com 190 

HOTEL NH REX Avenue Wendt, 42-44 0041 22 544 74 74 www.nh-hotels.com 70 

NOVOTEL GENEVE CENTRE Rue de Zurich, 19 0041 22 909 90 00 www.novotel.com 206 

HOTEL TIFFANY Rue de l'Arquebuse, 20 0041 22 708 16 16 www.tiffanyhotel.ch 46 

HOSTELLERIE DE LA VENDEE Chemin de la Vendée, 28 0041 22 792 04 11 www.vendee.ch 34 

HOTEL WARWICK Rue de Lausanne, 14 0041 22 716 80 00 www.warwickgeneva.com 167 

THREE STAR HOTELS 

HOTEL EDELWEISS MANOTEL Place de la Navigation, 2 0041 22 544 51 51 www.manotel.com 42 

HOTEL EDEN Rue de Lausanne, 135 0041 22 716 37 00 www.eden.ch 54 

HOTEL MON-REPOS Rue de Lausanne, 131 0041 22 909 39 09 www.hmrge.ch 85 

HOTEL DES ALPES Rue des Alpes, 14 0041 22 731 22 00 www.hotelalpes.ch 28 

BEST WESTERN HOTEL ASTORIA Place Cornavin, 6 0041 22 544 52 52 www.astoria-geneve.ch 63 


HOTEL BERNINA Place Cornavin, 22 0041 22 908 49 50 www.bernina-geneve.ch 77 

HOTEL CALVY Ruelle du Midi, 5 0041 22 718 16 16 www.calvy.ch 31 

HOTEL COMEDIE Rue de Carouge, 12 0041 22 322 23 24 www.hotel-comedie.ch 27 

HOTEL DRAKE Rue Rothschild, 32 0041 22 716 48 48 www.hdlge.ch 157 

HOTEL EXCELSIOR Rue Rousseau, 34 0041 22 732 09 45 www.excelsiorgeneve.ch 54 

HOTEL LE GRENIL Avenue Sainte-Clotilde, 7 0041 22 809 65 65 www.grenil.ch 51 

HOTEL HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GENEVA AIRPORT Route de Pré-Bois, 16 0041 22 939 39 39 www.hiexgeneva.com 154 

HOTEL LES HORLOGERS Route de Saint-Julien, 135 0041 22 884 08 33 www.horlogers-ge.ch 32 

HOTEL INTERNATIONAL & TERMINUS Rue des Alpes, 20 0041 22 906 97 77 www.international-terminus.ch 63 

HOTEL JADE MANOTEL Rue Rothschild, 55 0041 22 544 38 38 www.manotel.com 47 

HOTEL KIPLING MANOTEL Rue de la Navigation, 27 0041 22 544 40 40 www.manotel.com 62 

HOTEL LONGEMALLE Place Longemalle, 13 0041 22 818 62 62 www.longemalle.ch 58 

HOTEL MONTANA Rue des Alpes, 23 0041 22 732 08 40 www.hotel-montana-geneve.ch 40 

THE NASH AIRPORT HOTEL GENEVE Chemin de la Violette, 11 0041 22 555 57 77 www.nashairporthotel.ch 150 

HOTEL Design hotel f6 Rue Ferrier, 6 0041 22 901 66 66 www.hotel-f6.ch 33 

HOTEL RAMADA ENCORE GENEVE Route des Jeunes, 10-12 0041 22 309 50 00 www.ramadaencoregeneve.ch 154 

HOTEL SAGITTA Rue de la Flèche, 6 0041 22 786 33 61 www.hotelsagitta.ch 28 

HOTEL SAVOY Place Cornavin, 8 0041 22 906 47 00 www.hotel-savoy.net 50 

BEST WESTERN HOTEL STRASBOURG Rue Pradier, 10 0041 22 906 58 00 www.hotelstrasbourg.ch 51 

HOTEL SUISSE Place Cornavin, 10 0041 22 732 66 30 www.hotel-suisse.ch 62 

SUITE NOVOTEL GENEVE Avenue Louis-Casaï, 30 0041 22 710 46 46 www.suitenovotel.com 86 

TORHOTEL GENEVE Rue Ami-Lévrier, 3 0041 22 909 88 20 www.torhotel.com 20 

TWO STAR HOTELS 

HOTEL LES ARCADES Place Cornavin, 14-16 0041 22 715 48 00 www.hotel-arcades.ch 28 

HOTEL BEL'ESPERANCE Rue de la Vallée, 1 0041 22 818 37 37 www.hotel-bel-esperance.ch 40 

HOTEL CARMEN Rue Dancet, 5 0041 22 329 11 11 www.tbh-ge.ch/carmen 38 

HOTEL CENTRAL Rue de la Rôtisserie, 2 0041 22 818 81 00 www.hotelcentral.ch 26 

HOTEL DE GENEVE Place Isaac-Mercier, 1 0041 22 908 54 00 www.hotel-de-geneve.ch 39 

HOTEL IBIS GENEVE AEROPORT Chemin de la Violette, 10 0041 22 710 95 00 www.ibishotel.com 109 

HOTEL IBIS GENEVE CENTRE GARE Rue Voltaire, 10 0041 22 338 20 20 www.ibishotel.com 64 

HOTEL IBIS GENEVE PETIT- LANCY Chemin des Olliquettes, 8 0041 22 709 02 00 www.ibishotel.com 88 

HOTEL PAX Rue du XXXI-Décembre, 68 0041 22 787 50 70 www.hotel-pax-geneva.ch 32 

HOTEL DES TOURELLES Boulevard James-Fazy, 2 0041 22 732 44 23 www.destourelles.ch 22 

ONE STAR HOTELS 

ETAP HOTEL GENEVE Avenue Louis-Casaï, 30 0041 22 710 46 36 www.etaphotel.com 204 

ETAP HOTEL PETIT- LANCY Chemin des Olliquettes, 6 0041 22 709 02 20 www.etaphotel.com 92 

CLASSIFIED BY TBH / GASTROSUISSE 

HOTEL ADMIRAL Rue Pellegrino-Rossi, 8 0041 22 906 97 00 www.hoteladmiral.ch 25 

HOTEL ADRIATICA Rue Sautter, 21 0041 22 703 53 83 www.hotel-adriatica.com 36 

HOTEL AIDA Avenue Henri-Dunant, 6 0041 22 320 12 66 www.hotel-aida.ch 14 

AUBERGE DE CONFIGNON Place de l'Eglise, 6 0041 22 757 19 44 www.auberge-confignon.ch 14 

AUBERGE PORT GITANA Route de Lausanne, 314 0041 22 774 31 48 www.port-gitana.ch 6 

HOTEL DE L'AVIATION Chemin des Coquelicots, 18 0041 22 341 12 32 - 10 

HOTEL DES BALANCES Route de Suisse, 33 0041 22 755 37 68 www.hotel-des-balances.ch 13 

HOTEL BALZAC Rue de l'Ancien-Port, 14 0041 22 731 01 60 www.hotel-balzac.ch 42 

HOTEL CAPITOLE Rue de Berne, 15 0041 22 909 86 00 www.hotelcapitole.ch 35 

HOTEL LA COLOMBIERE Route de Ferney 171 0041 22 761 49 00 www.la-colombiere.ch 31 

AUBERGE COMMUNALE DE CAROUGE Rue Ancienne, 39 0041 22 342 22 88 www.aubergedecarouge.ch 14 

HOTEL LE CERF-VOLANT Chemin de Sapins, 7 0041 22 798 07 57 www.cerfvolant.ch 12 

HOTEL C. R. CARTIGNY Rue du Temple, 21 0041 22 756 12 10 www.centre-cartigny.ch 23 

HOTEL ETOILE Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers, 17 0041 22 328 72 08 - 25 

133 

hotels in Geneva, including 15 five star hotels, 

all in the heart of the city, guarantee a comfortable 

and memorable stay, time and time again.


RESIDENCE GENEVE COTTAGE Route de Suisse, 190 0041 22 369 00 03 www.genevecottage.ch 19 

HOTEL LES HAUTS DE RIVE Boulevard des Tranchées, 48 0041 22 346 29 33/34 www.hotel-leshautsderive.ch 24 

HOTEL LE MANOIR Chemin Armand-Dufaux, 22 0041 22 752 21 50 - 9 

HOTEL DU MONT- BLANC Rue Ancienne, 59 0041 22 343 38 11 - 26 

HOTEL PHOENIX Avenue Louis-Casaï, 79 0041 22 710 03 03 www.phoenixhotel.ch 25 

HOTEL LE PRINCE Rue des Voisins, 16 0041 22 807 05 00 www.hotel-le-prince.ch 23 

HOTEL RHODANIA Rue Paul-Bouchet, 5 0041 22 731 47 20 www.tbh-ge.ch/rhodania 26 

HOTEL TRENTE-TROIS Avenue Louis-Casaï, 82 0041 22 710 40 60 www.hotel33.ch 39 

UNIQUE CATEGORY 

ROMANTIK HOTEL AUBERGE D’HERMANCE Rue du Midi, 12 0041 22 751 13 68 www.hotel-hermance.ch 6 

INDEPENDANTS 

HOTEL AT HOME Rue de Fribourg, 16 0041 22 906 19 00 www.hotel-at-home.ch 24 

HOTEL LA CIGOGNE Place Longemalle 17 0041 22 818 40 40 www.relaischateaux.com 52 

LE CENACLE Promenade Charles-Martin, 17 0041 22 707 08 30 www.cenacle.ch 63 

LA COUDRE (BED&BREAKFAST) Route des Coudres, 200 0041 22 960 83 60 www.bnb-lacoudre.ch 9 

HOTEL HERMITAGE Rue de la Tour-Maîtresse, 8 0041 22 310 30 24 www.hotelhermitage.ch 25 

HOTEL LIDO Rue de Chantepoulet, 8 0041 22 731 55 30 www.hotel-lido.ch 29 

HOTEL MODERNE Rue de Berne, 1 0041 22 732 81 00 www.hotelmoderne.ch 55 

HOTEL SAINT GERVAIS Rue des Corps-Saints, 20 0041 22 732 45 72 www.stgervais-geneva.ch 21 

HOTEL SAINT JAMES Rue Versonex, 3 0041 22 849 91 00 www.st-james.ch 51 

HOTEL - PENSION SILVA Rue Jean-Robert Chouet 7 0041 22 749 18 10 www.hotel-silva.ch 48 

PENSION ESMERALDA Rue Simon-Durand, 7 0041 22 343 96 98 - 6 

HOTEL WINDSOR Rue de Berne, 31 0041 22 715 16 00 www.hotel-windsor.ch 64 

RESIDENCES 

RESIDENCE CENTRAL Résidence Rue de la Rôtisserie, 2 0041 22 818 81 00 www.hotelcentral.ch 8 

APPART HOTEL CITE-VERDAINE Résidence Rue du Vieux-Collège, 5 0041 22 312 01 20 www.cite-verdaine.ch 52 

LA COUR DES AUGUSTINS Résidence Rue Jean-Violette, 15 0041 22 322 21 00 www.lacourdesaugustins.com 8 

APPART’HOTEL RESIDENCE DIZERENS Résidence Rue Dizerens, 7A 0041 22 809 61 11 www.appart-hotel-residence-dizerens.ch 46 

RESIDENCE DU GRAND-SACONNEX Résidence Route de Ferney, 175 0041 22 710 27 57 www.auberge-gs.ch 15 

RESIDENCE CITYZEN Résidence Rue Sismondi, 10 0041 22 908 02 00 11 

APPART’HOTEL MONT-BLANC Résidence Rue Thalberge, 4 0041 22 716 40 00 www.residence-mont-blanc.ch 102 

RESIDENCE SAGITTA Résidence Rue de la Flèche, 6 0041 22 786 33 61 www.hotelsagitta.ch 15 

RESIDENCE SOFIA Résidence Rue de Chêne-Bougeries, 2 0041 22 348 44 48 8 

RESIDENCE STUDIO HOUSE ACACIAS Résidence Route des Acacias, 4 0041 22 304 03 00 www.studiohouse.ch 85 

YOUTH HOSTEL 

AUBERGE DE JEUNESSE Rue Rothschild, 30 0041 22 732 62 60 www.genevahostel.ch 64 

CITY HOSTEL GENEVA Rue Ferrier, 2 0041 22 901 15 00 0041 22 901 15 00 51 

Hotels at a glance 

Classification Hotels Rooms 

11 2249 

4 458 

8 1041 

17 1527 

3 181 

24 1578 

Others 66 2191 

TOTAL 133 9225 

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