Guidebook for Genève
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice typical British pub.
Pub quiz nights every Monday at 20.00!
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Pickwick Pub Genève
80 Rue de LausanneNice typical British pub.
Pub quiz nights every Monday at 20.00!
Timothy Oulton
Very very nice lounge bar. sometimes with live music.
Nice for a drink. Dancing nights organised very often during weekends
50 Einheimische empfehlen
Brasserie des Halles de l'île
1 Pl. de l'IleNice for a drink. Dancing nights organised very often during weekends
One of the best wine bars of the city at the heart of the colorful village of Carouge.
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Bar Qu'importe
1 Rue AncienneOne of the best wine bars of the city at the heart of the colorful village of Carouge.
The bar street of Geneva (and almost the only one that is animated year-round)
53 Einheimische empfehlen
Rue de l'Ecole-de-Médecine
Rue de l'Ecole-de-MédecineThe bar street of Geneva (and almost the only one that is animated year-round)
Atelier Cocktail Club
11 Rue Henri-BlanvaletOne of the best places to get a cocktail
Parks & Nature
Ideal for walking, jogging or barbecuing. Nice view of Gva from the Park. Possibility to take the taxi boat to cross the lake from the boat stop "Chateaubriand".
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Restaurant la Perle du Lac
126 Rue de LausanneIdeal for walking, jogging or barbecuing. Nice view of Gva from the Park. Possibility to take the taxi boat to cross the lake from the boat stop "Chateaubriand".
Arts & Culture
Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire
2 Rue Charles-GallandMain seat of the Red Cross, the brand new museum is one of the best of the city.
115 Einheimische empfehlen
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
17 Av. de la Paix Main seat of the Red Cross, the brand new museum is one of the best of the city.
Visits of the UN available every weekday. Tel: +41 (0)22 917 48 96. Cost 12 Francs per person. Duration approx 1h30.
165 Einheimische empfehlen
United Nations Office at Geneva
Palais des NationsVisits of the UN available every weekday. Tel: +41 (0)22 917 48 96. Cost 12 Francs per person. Duration approx 1h30.
Shopping
Confédération Centre
8 Rue de la ConfédérationCommercial street of Geneva. All main brands available.
Food Scene
Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancNice Swiss fondue by the lake!
Chez ma Cousine
6 Pl. du Bourg-de-FourBateau Genève
For a drink on a boat!
Sightseeing
St Pierre Cathedral
Cour de Saint-Pierre The Cathedral of Geneva where Calvin used to preach
Mur des Réformateurs
1 Prom. des Bastions A tribute to the fathers of Protestantism
In a way it is the landmark of Geneva. If it was not though, it is objectlively just a clock made of flowers and grass..
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Horloge Fleurie station
In a way it is the landmark of Geneva. If it was not though, it is objectlively just a clock made of flowers and grass..
The house of the famous french philosopher who came to live here as the French governement wanted him as far away as possible from Paris
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Castle Voltaire
Allée du ChâteauThe house of the famous french philosopher who came to live here as the French governement wanted him as far away as possible from Paris
Originaly a way to release the pressure generated from Geneva's public water system, the now artificial "Jet d'eau" is definitely the main landmark of the city.
395 Einheimische empfehlen
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-AdorOriginaly a way to release the pressure generated from Geneva's public water system, the now artificial "Jet d'eau" is definitely the main landmark of the city.
If you got a car, don't miss the "Venice of the Alps". About 40 min away from Geneva.
613 Einheimische empfehlen
Annecy
If you got a car, don't miss the "Venice of the Alps". About 40 min away from Geneva.
Incredible view of Geneva from the French side. A must.
87 Einheimische empfehlen
Téléphérique du Salève
Route du TéléphériqueIncredible view of Geneva from the French side. A must.
Everything Else
Yvoire
Beautiful medieval city. Possibility to go by boat from Gva.