Discover Geneva 2026

The striking water fountain on Lake Geneva shoots up to 140 meters into the air and is considered the unofficial landmark of the city, particularly impressive at sunset from the lakeside promenade.

The old town, perched on a hill with its Protestant St. Pierre Cathedral where Calvin once preached, along with the narrow lanes around Place du Bourg-de-Four, is one of the most atmospheric quarters in French-speaking Switzerland.

As the European seat of the United Nations and headquarters of numerous humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross, an exceptionally international atmosphere shapes the city, which can also be explored at the Palais des Nations.

As a traditional center of the Swiss watch industry, Geneva is home to numerous watchmakers and exclusive boutiques along the Rue du Rhône, while the flower clock in the Jardin Anglais symbolically honors the craft.

Geneva Airport is only about five kilometers from the center and is served by direct flights from numerous European cities, with the train station reachable in just six minutes.

The striking water fountain on Lake Geneva shoots up to 140 meters into the air and is considered the unofficial landmark of the city, particularly impressive at sunset from the lakeside promenade.

The old town, perched on a hill with its Protestant St. Pierre Cathedral where Calvin once preached, along with the narrow lanes around Place du Bourg-de-Four, is one of the most atmospheric quarters in French-speaking Switzerland.

As the European seat of the United Nations and headquarters of numerous humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross, an exceptionally international atmosphere shapes the city, which can also be explored at the Palais des Nations.