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Things to see in Geneva (Switzerland): 122 places and when to go
Geneva is a major city in Switzerland with around 1,240,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 122 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (26), Architecture (20), Temples (16). The best known are St. Pierre Cathedral, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire and Musée Ariana. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 46.21, 6.14
- Population
- About 1,240,000
- Places
- 122 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (26) · Architecture (20) · Temples (16) · Museums and art (13) · History (12) · Hot springs (10)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- GVA Geneva, 3.9 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pointe de Chavache, at 2,080 m.
What to see in Geneva
The places in and around Geneva, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Pierre CathedralProtestant cathedral in Geneva1.2 km
- Musée d'Art et d'HistoireMuseum in Geneva, Switzerland1.5 km
- Musée ArianaSwiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass in the city of Geneva, Switzerland1.7 km
- Bodmer LibraryLibrary and museum in Cologny (Switzerland)3.2 km
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent MuseumHistorical museum in Geneva (Switzerland)2.0 km
- Le NoirmontMountain of the Jura, located north of Saint-Cergue in the canton of Vaud31 km
- Brunswick MonumentMausoleum built in 1879 in Geneva, for Charles II, Duke of Brunswick711 m
- Musée d'ethnographie de GenèveMuseum in Geneva (Switzerland)1.4 km
- Geneva Botanical GardenBotanical garden in Switzerland2.0 km
- Musée RathMuseum building in the city of Geneva, Switzerland957 m
- Beth Yaakov SynagogueChurch building in Geneva, Switzerland805 m
- Basilica of Our Lady of GenevaThe main Roman Catholic church in Geneva, Switzerland207 m
- Russian Church, GenevaRussian Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland1.6 km
- Geneva MosqueMosque in Geneva, Switzerland2.1 km
- Calvin AuditoryChurch buildings in the city of Geneva, Switzerland1.2 km
- The Globe of Science and InnovationMuseum in Switzerland7.0 km
- Pont du Mont-BlancBridge in Geneva, Switzerland806 m
- Institut et Musée VoltaireResearch facility and museum in the city of Geneva, Switzerland577 m
- Crêt de la NeuveMountain in Switzerland35 km
- Dardagny CastleCastle in Dardagny in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland11 km
- International Museum of the ReformationMuseum collection in the city of Geneva, Switzerland1.1 km
- Portes du SoleilFrench-Swiss ski area44 km
- Tournay CastleCastle in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland3.0 km
- L'horloge fleurieOutdoor flower clock in Geneva, Switzerland1.1 km
And the other 98, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Holy Trinity Church, Geneva, Liberal Jewish Community of Geneva, Reformed Fusterie Church, Église Saint-Germain (Geneve), Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Temple of Saint Gervais and archaeological site, Saint-François-de-Sales;Église Saint-François-de-Sales, Church of the Holy Cross, Protestant temple of Dardagny
- Museums and art: Barbier-Mueller Museum, Patek Philippe Museum, Musée d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Genève, Collections Baur
- History: Rouelbeau Castle, Choully Castle, Crest Castle, Compesières Commandry, Bâtie-Beauregard, Château de Pregny, église Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix d'Étrembières, Roman Tiles Workshop
- Architecture: Pont d'Aigues-Vertes, Pont de Chancy, Pont de la Machine, Pont de Vessy, Ponte des Bergues, Hans Wilsdorf Bridge, Passerelle du Lignon, Pont de Peney, Pont de la Coulouvrenière, Tour de Champel, Passerelle de Chèvres, Passerelle du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, Pont Butin, Bridge Le Pont de Carouge, Pont de la Fontenette, Pont de Saint-Georges sur l'Arve, Pont des Acacias, Pont Sous-Terre, Viaduct Allondon
- Nature: Crêt à la Dame, Marais de Sionnet, Pointe de Chavache, La Petite-Grave, Parc aux animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie
- Snow: Roc d'Enfer, Avoriaz, Les Gets-Morzine, Les Rousses, Saint-George
- Food and drink: Agneau à trois patttes, Brasserie de la Borne Sàrl, Brasserie du Mât, Brasserie l'Apaisée, Cave des Chevalières, Cave Les Coudrays, Château de Laconnex, Château des Bois, Chien bleu, Clos de la Zone, Distillerie de Saconnex-d’Arve, Domaine de Cherres, Domaine de la Printaniere, Domaine des Abeilles d'Or, Domaine des Alouettes, Domaine des Bossons, Domaine des Charmes, Domaine des Graves, Domaine des Trois Étoiles, Domaine des Vignolles, Domaine du Chambet, Domaine du Paradis, Domaine Grand'Cour, Domaine la Clé de Sol, Domaine Les Perrières, Domaine Villard et Fils
- With kids: Animal Park, Bioparc Genève, Vivarium de Meyrin, Yatouland
- Hot springs: Bains de Cressy, Bains des Pâquis, Les Bains du Jet d’eau, Plage des Pâquis, Plage du Quai-Wilson, Plage du Reposoir, Plage du Rhône, Plage du Vengeron, Ponton de baignade, Pontons de Cologny
- Hiking: Bois de Caboules, Refuge de l'Hôtel de l'Italie, Huguenots and Waldensian trail, Tour de la Haute Bienne, Via Lugdunum
- Mountains: Cabane de Bois Gentil, Chalet de la Croix, La Jaique
When to go to Geneva
The best time to visit Geneva is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time8:48
- FebBest time10:06
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:46
- JunBest time15:34
- JulBest time15:14
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:10
- DecBest time8:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. In July, 116 of the 122 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Geneva
The nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA, Geneva), 3.9 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nyon43 places20 km
- Lausanne164 places53 km
- Vallorbe50 places57 km
- Aigle100 places67 km
- Trient90 places68 km
- Buttes28 places81 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Geneva?
The best known: St. Pierre Cathedral, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Musée Ariana, Bodmer Library, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. In all, 122 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.
How do you get to Geneva?
The nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 3.9 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Geneva as the destination and these 122 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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