Bains des Pâquis

Due to Geneva’s ideal location by the lake, you can enjoy true city beach life at Bains des Pâquis, public bath houses on a pier in Lake Geneva, where you can swim with the local ducks and swans. This beach is very crowded during the summer and offers all-season activities, such as a sauna, massages and a Turkish bath during the winter.

• Web:

  https://aubp.ch

• E-mail:

  aubp@bluewin.ch

• Address:

  Quai du Mont-Blanc 30, Geneva

• Phone:

  +41 2 27 32 29 74

CERN

CERN is the world’s largest particle physics lab and home to the famous Large Hadron Collider. You can visit the free Science Gateway, which has hands-on exhibits, short films, and live science demos. Guided tours are also available, but spots are limited and usually go fast — best to arrive early and register on-site.

• Web:

  https://home.cern

• Address:

  Esplanade des Particules 1, Meyrin

• Phone:

  +41 22 767 76 76

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9am–5pm, Mon closed

• Subway:

  Tram and bus stop Meyrin, CERN

Conservatory & Botanical Garden

The Conservatory and Botanical Garden is a peaceful spot just outside the city centre, home to over 16,000 plant species from around the world. It also holds the world’s largest herbarium, with more than six million preserved specimens — though that part isn’t open to the public.

• Web:

  www.cjbg.ch

• Address:

  Chemin de l'Impératrice 1, Pregny-Chambésy

• Phone:

  +41 22 418 51 00

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–9pm

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum dives into the history and ongoing work of humanitarian aid around the world. Through interactive exhibits, personal stories, and multimedia installations, it explores issues like conflict, disaster response, and human rights. There’s a permanent exhibition, plus rotating temporary ones. Its focus is to promote understanding of the history, current affairs, and challenges of humanitarian actions worldwide.

• Web:

  www.redcrossmuseum.ch/en

• E-mail:

  com@redcrossmuseum.ch

• Address:

  Avenue de la Paix 17, Geneva

• Phone:

  +41 22 748 95 95

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Mon closed

Jet d'Eau

The Jet d’Eau ranks among the tallest water fountains in the world and is a well-known sight in Geneva, shooting around 500 litres of water every second up to 140 metres. You can see it from most of the city centre and even across the border.

• Address:

  Quai Gustave-Ador, Geneva

Lake Geneva

Sandwiched between Switzerland and France, Lake Geneva (called Lac Léman in French) is a stunning natural gem known for its picturesque landscapes and beauty. One of the largest lakes in Europe, it offers breathtaking views of the Alps and the Jura Mountains. The lake's shores are dotted with charming towns and cities, including Geneva, Montreux, and Lausanne, as well as the iconic Chillon Castle.

• Address:

  Lake Geneva, Geneva