UN, watchmaking & Lake Geneva
Geneva
Genève · Diplomacy on an Alpine lake
A cosmopolitan city where the Rhône meets Lake Geneva, home to the UN, the Red Cross and a global watchmaking legacy. French flair meets Swiss precision along a lakefront crowned by the soaring Jet d'Eau.
Top sightsSights
Jet d’Eau
The 140-metre lake fountain that is Geneva’s signature landmark.
Old Town & St. Pierre Cathedral
Cobbled heights crowned by a cathedral with panoramic tower views.
Palais des Nations
The European headquarters of the United Nations, open for tours.
Jardin Anglais & Flower Clock
A lakeside garden with the famous living flower clock.
CERN
The birthplace of the web and home of the Large Hadron Collider.
What to eatFood
Fondue
Melted cheese for dipping bread — a Swiss ritual.
Filets de perche
Lake perch fillets pan-fried in butter, a local classic.
Longeole
A regional pork sausage flavored with fennel.
Good to know
- Hotel guests get a free public-transport card for the city.
- Geneva is a great base for day trips to Chamonix and Mont Blanc.
- The city is bilingual-friendly but French is the local language.
Getting there
Geneva Airport sits minutes from downtown by train; fast rail links Lausanne, Zürich and Paris.
Next city
Lucerne