This is a small and crowded shoe store, with walls lined up with shoe boxes and very little room to walk, and heart-throbbing music playing from speakers placed on the walls. Women customers try to push past the crowd to get to their desired display item. All this could have made it a horribly frustrating shopping experience overall if it was not for the splendid shoes and their even more splendid prices.
This is a small and crowded shoe store, with walls lined up with shoe boxes and very little room to walk, and heart-throbbing music playing from speakers placed on the walls. Women customers try to push past the crowd to get to their desired display item. All this could have made it a horribly frustrating shopping experience overall if it was not for the splendid shoes and their even more splendid prices.
Location: 8, Rue de la Confederation, GE 1204.
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genevaContains fashionable vintage clothing outlets and unique ethnic boutiques. Offers some of the best bargains in Geneva. Bookstores, jewelry, household items like cutlery and kitchenware, oriental rugs and antiques are a few of items up for sale.
genevaA small, quite convenient shopping mall for people who would rather wind up all their miscellaneous shopping in a day, at one place. Includes dry cleaning centers, film-developing studios, pet grooming shops, barbers and hair stylists, and a grocery store which is generally cheaper than any grocery store in Geneva.
genevaThe open-air markets of Geneva offer an escape from the expensive environment of the exquisite shopping malls. They also give you the chance of interacting freely with the local citizens. Bargaining is highly recommended, usually for non-edible items. Some of the leading flea markets around Geneva are:
genevaThe largest and most eminent of the malls in Geneva. It has more than a hundred stores, including expensive designer outlets, jewelry shops, and also a movie theater.
genevaIt is frequented by the fashionable elite of Geneva. Personal shopping assistants are on hand to facilitate shopping. The most prominent designer labels from around the world, including Patek Phillippe, Cartier, Gubelin, Bvlgari, Armani, Hermes, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. Outlets such as the Aeschbach or Bruno Magli offer the most splendid, but expensive, footwear to complement the gear and jewelry bought from the designer stores. Other items of interest include purses, watches, caps, hats, jackets, and haute couture. Also up for sale are mouthwatering chocolates and confectionery delights.
genevaOwned by the Migros, and being the glitziest and ritziest shopping center in all of Geneva, the Globus Department Store offers plenty of designer brands and labels in clothing and cosmetics, and exquisite jewelry. It also has a gourmet grocery store located on the ground floor, having its very own wine cellar.
genevaA small but pretty expensive shopping mall. Offers clothes and related accessories. Also has electronic and household items.
genevaLocated to the east of the Rue de Rhone, and running parallel to it, the Rue du Rive makes up one of Geneva's most famous shopping district. It features designer retail stores and internationally acclaimed watch making outlets that are generally less expensive than those of the Rue de Rhone. Window shoppers are frequently found gazing longingly at the window displays.
genevaLocated close to the central railway station, this is an outlet of the largest chain of department stores in Switzerland. It consists of 6 storeys and contains all that you would need, under one roof, like electronic goods, children's and adult clothing, sportswear and equipment, furniture, toys, hardware, and items of daily use. The food court located on the ground floor is a popular hangout.
genevaIdeally situated at a centralized location along the main shopping street of Geneva. Comprises of around 50 stores and cafes, and offers baked goods stalls throughout the shopping center.
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genevaThis is the largest park in Geneva. It has a total land area of about 12000 square meters, and is situated alongside the Lake. The park houses the biggest and most splendid rose garden in all of Geneva. A theater inside the park, the Verdure Theatre, has free concerts and performances every Wednesday and Friday night during summers.
genevaThe Rath Museum is the first ever museum to be dedicated wholly to the fine arts in Geneva, in 1826. The building on its own is a masterpiece of architecture. It is located near the city's only remaining ancient rampart walls. The museum contains classical examples from Swiss art and design. Recent ongoing exhibitions from around Europe are also held here.
genevaThe Conservatory of Music is a relic from the Byzantine Empire. Decorated with muses of civilizations long gone by, the Conservatory hosts a modern academy of music consisting of several classrooms, in addition to a spacious hall for concerts and performances.
genevaGeneva is a city for the young and the old alike, and it offers unlimited hours of fun for children aged 1 to 101, or a little underage or a little overage. Some of the major attractions for children of all ages include:
genevaThe Treille Promenade, near the southern part of the Old Town, offers scenic views of the city from a breathtaking height.
genevaThis is an old residential building in Geneva that was destroyed by a massive fire in the early 14th century, but has been restored and converted into a cultural museum. It has on display articles of daily use in Geneva, dating back from the Middle Ages to the late 19th century. The attic has a miniature model of an ancient Geneva when the rampart walls were still in place around the city.
genevaThis theatre is very similar to the Garnier Opera House located in Paris. It was constructed in 1879, but later had to be restored in 1961 after a fire damaged the theater. The theater provides a varying yet pleasing mix of classic, opera, and chamber music featuring works of some of the most prominent composers of the past as well as contemporary times.
genevaLocated right in the center of the city, and dominating the buildings of the old town, the Cathedral is Geneva's oldest and most marvelous architectural heritage. Construction began around 1160, and took over four centuries to complete. Climbing the 157 steps of the north tower gives you breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city. The basement contains an Archaeological Museum that contains artifacts dating back to the 4th century AD.
genevaThe Jet d'eau in Lake Geneva spouting 140 meters into the air is regarded as the world's tallest water fountain, symbolizing Geneva's position as a leader in harnessing hydraulic power.
genevaThe Palais des Nations was built between 1929 and 1938 to act as headquarters for the League of Nations. The design is a collaboration of five contest winners. It is built in the Neoclassical style. In 1946, the Palais des Nations became the European headquarters for the newly minted United Nations. Over the next thirty years, the palace expanded to its present shape.
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genevaOwned and run by Pakistanis, Shahi Restaurant is an excellent choice when it comes to Halal food in Geneva. Just a short walk from the city's central railway station, it has a warm and welcoming ambience, decorated with northwest Indian ornamentations. It offers a variety of typical Pakistani dishes. The food is usually free of fat and oily substances, and served with the characteristic hospitality of Pakistan. Overall, the restaurant may be a little expensive, but it offers true value for money.
This is a small Turkish-owned restaurant, for simple dine-in or take-away. Pretty convenient and inexpensive. Only serves Halal food. Only Turkish cuisine is available. A point to remember when visiting is the non-availability of restrooms here.
Another Turkish restaurant, very cheaply priced. Small menu of Turkish cuisine available, including kebabs, falafels, flat Lebanese bread, and free baklava as dessert. The staff is polite and friendly.
This is a market for buying Halal meat and grocery in Geneva. Prices are not very high, and it's always easy to get good deals.
genevaThis quaint little restaurant is highly popular with the old as well as the young crowd. It has a nice and welcoming Provencale decor, and the cuisine is absolutely satisfying. A friendly and jovial atmosphere offers a pleasing dining experience. Daily meals cost around CHF 25, a full menu is around CHF 60, and a truffle menu is priced at CHF 110.
All the chefs, waiters, and the staff here are students of the L'Ecole Hoteliere de Geneve,a renowned international catering school, which ensures that the service you get is quick and pleasant. The menu is largely French, with innovative new dishes being added regularly. A list of vegetarian options is also available. The prices are conveniently cheap, a full course costing as little as CHF 45 and the daily special meals at just around CHF 20. The coffee after the meal is best when taken in the open garden.
genevaThis modern cafe is located near Plaine des Plainpalais, and the French food menu here is regularly updated with innovative cuisines that never grow old and boring.
genevaRelais de l'Entrecote is a perfect choice for steak lovers. The starter meals include lettuce or walnut salad, and the main course comprises of entrecote smeared with mouthwatering sauces, and a bowl of crispy French fries. Desserts include French specialties like chocolate profiteroles or creme brulee. The service is superb, and the restaurant is popular with locals and visitors alike.
genevaSmall and quiet, this place is a pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The meals are quite affordable, with lunch at around CHF 15, and dinner at CHF 25-30. The cuisine is largely Thai, including green curry and roasted duck, and a large variety of equally tempting desserts. Some dishes are influenced by Singaporean, Chinese, Malaysian, and Indian tastes. The service is quick and polite.
genevaFull of smoke, but also full of style. Perfect if you love red meat and steak. Full meals can be a little expensive.