Places to Visit
See all (24)Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass
The Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass, also known as the Ariana Museum, is dedicated…
Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass
The Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass, also known as the Ariana Museum, is dedicated…
The Conservatoire de Musique
The Conservatory of Music is a relic from the Byzantine Empire. Decorated with muses of…
The Treille Promenade
The Treille Promenade, near the southern part of the Old Town, offers scenic views of…
What to do with Children in Tow
Geneva is a city for the young and the old alike, and it offers unlimited…
Batie Woods
Batie Woods is a wildlife refuge spanning about 20 hectares. Joggers and hikers enjoy the…
City Overview & History
See all (10)Average Monthly Temperatures
January low temperature: -2 °C high temperature: 4 °C February low temperature: -1 °C high…
Fast Facts
Location: Geneva, capital city, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. Dialing code: 00 41 22 X (e.g.…
Visa Information
People travelling to Switzerland must have a valid passport. Visa are required for a continuous…
Geneva Residents
Geneva is home to many nations – the Germans, French, Austrians, Italians, and Oriental/Asian. This…
Geneva History
Human civilization in Geneva dates back to around 3000 BC, at which time it was…
Shopping
See all (20)Smaller shops
Smaller souvenir stores are situated in the following neighborhoods, each containing its own special treats:…
Handicrafts
All kinds of handmade goods to remind you of Swiss creativity, and, more importantly, Swiss…
Rue du Mont Blanc
Not very catchy at first sight, but contains a plethora of treasures when it comes…
Restaurants
See all (38)Kamel Halal Meat Sarl Boucherie (Halal Market
This is a market for buying Halal meat and grocery in Geneva. Prices are not…
Ali Baba Cafe
This is a small Turkish-owned restaurant, for simple dine-in or take-away. Pretty convenient and inexpensive.…
Shahi Restaurant
Owned and run by Pakistanis, Shahi Restaurant is an excellent choice when it comes to…
Cafe Gallay (French/Italian)
Lively atmosphere, young and intellectual crowd, polite service, a constantly changing menu with new modifications…
Manana (Mexican)
The first Mexican restaurant to be established in Geneva and still quite popular as the…
Halal Restaurants
Kamel Halal Meat Sarl Boucherie (Halal Market
This is a market for buying Halal meat and grocery in Geneva. Prices are not…
Ali Baba Cafe
This is a small Turkish-owned restaurant, for simple dine-in or take-away. Pretty convenient and inexpensive.…
Shahi Restaurant
Owned and run by Pakistanis, Shahi Restaurant is an excellent choice when it comes to…
Masjids
See all (8)Fondation Culturelle Islamique
Chemin Colladon 34, Geneva, Switzerland www.mosque.ch022 798 37 11
Conservatoire populaire de musique, danse et théâtre
Rue des Eaux-Vives 104, Geneva, Switzerland www.cige.org022 736 75 86
Les Petits Polyglottes
13 Chemin du Levant, Ferney-Voltaire, France petitpoly.com04 57 28 63 47
Health & Safety
Hotels
See all (14)Hotel Beau-Rivage
Set up by the Jacques-Mayer family in 1865, the dignified and sophisticated Beau-Rivage is situated…
Hotel des Tourelles
Twin towers flanking the edge of the hotel’s façade have given its name. This government-rated…
Hotel Bernina
In this hotel you can find relatively comfortable accommodations at reasonable prices. Though certainly not…
Hotel Central
For the traveller on a shoe-string budget, this hotel is a good option. Centrally located,…
Hotel Lido
Spread over five floors in a building just 2 blocks from the railway station, this…
Best Western Strasbourg & Univers
Set in a building which is over a hundred years old and constructed by an…
Festivals
See all (11)L’Escalade
This historic festival commemorates the anniversary of the successful defense of the city against an…
Christmas Festival
If you find all the other festivals in the city too monotonous in nature, in…
Festival De La Batie
Organized particularly for artists, painters, graphic designers, and multimedia enthusiasts, this outdoor festival is aimed…
Fetes De Geneve
The main festival organized during the summer season, attracting more than 2 million visitors every…
Montreux Jazz Festival
The Montreaux Jazz Festival has been a characteristic festival in Geneva ever since it was…
American Independence Day
This is a National Day celebration organized by the American International Club of Geneva, and…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (7)Driving Tips
Driving in Geneva: People arriving in Geneva with an intention of long stay periods,…
From the airport
Distance of Airport from City Center: 5 km Phone Numbers: Information: +41 22 / 717…
Car for hire
Whether it is for general travel purposes, shifting furniture or belongings, touring the city for…
Organized Tours
Train Tours
Tours operated via mini trains are the ideal choice when you have had enough of…
KeyTours S.A.
Undoubtedly the most popular bus, train, and boat tour company. Large variety of tour packages,…
City of Geneva Guided Tours
Walkman Tour: The simplest method is the self-guided tour. All you have to do…