Guidebook for Genève
Parks & Nature
A nice and welcoming park, for a walk, to play a game of chess with sympathetic strangers, see the reformation wall, have a picnic on the grass, visit the Bastions University or just chill on the grass :) !
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Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des BastionsA nice and welcoming park, for a walk, to play a game of chess with sympathetic strangers, see the reformation wall, have a picnic on the grass, visit the Bastions University or just chill on the grass :) !
One very beautiful park, right near the lake, with a walkway to the very famous and must-see Geneva's "Jet-d'eau" (water-fountain) on one side, and the Mont-Blanc bridge on the other.
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Le Jardin Anglais
34 Quai du Général-GuisanOne very beautiful park, right near the lake, with a walkway to the very famous and must-see Geneva's "Jet-d'eau" (water-fountain) on one side, and the Mont-Blanc bridge on the other.
One of the biggest parks in town. Right near the lake, with wonderful sights and many secret spots. Very relaxing for walking or jogging.
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Parc des Eaux-Vives
One of the biggest parks in town. Right near the lake, with wonderful sights and many secret spots. Very relaxing for walking or jogging.
Arts & Culture
Rich and interesting museum, containing many old items, placed into a huge and very pretty building.
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Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire
2 Rue Charles-GallandRich and interesting museum, containing many old items, placed into a huge and very pretty building.
Museum used for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland.
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Le Musee Rath
1 Pl. de NeuveMuseum used for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland.
A wonderful symphony hall built in 1891, hosting many famous opera and orchestral classical music "oeuvres".
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Victoria Hall
14 Rue du Général-DufourA wonderful symphony hall built in 1891, hosting many famous opera and orchestral classical music "oeuvres".
Old and original Russian Church, with its Byzantine striped arches and gold onion domes, still in use.
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Rosyjski Kościół Prawosławny
9 Rue Rodolphe-ToepfferOld and original Russian Church, with its Byzantine striped arches and gold onion domes, still in use.
Shopping
One of the most expensive shopping streets in Geneva with many world known brands (Chanel, Hermes, LV, Gucci, Mont Blanc, etc). Not for every budget but for any eye.
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Rue du Rhône
Rue du RhôneOne of the most expensive shopping streets in Geneva with many world known brands (Chanel, Hermes, LV, Gucci, Mont Blanc, etc). Not for every budget but for any eye.
One of the most busy shopping streets in Geneva. All the essential things can be found in there.
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Rue du Marché
Rue du MarchéOne of the most busy shopping streets in Geneva. All the essential things can be found in there.
Essentials
Medium size general store for the essential everyday items, with reasonable prices.
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Coop City Genève Fusterie
5 Rue du CommerceMedium size general store for the essential everyday items, with reasonable prices.
Small to medium grocery store for everyday items. Cheapest in the neighborhood, good quality though.
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Migros Express
7 Pl. de la FusterieSmall to medium grocery store for everyday items. Cheapest in the neighborhood, good quality though.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie Theater that shows the latest movies in English, with french subtitles.
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Pathé Rex
8 Rue de la ConfédérationMovie Theater that shows the latest movies in English, with french subtitles.
Sightseeing
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-AdorJust unique! ;)
The famous "Horloge fleurie", (flower clock). Not to be missed.
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L'horloge fleurie
28 Quai du Général-GuisanThe famous "Horloge fleurie", (flower clock). Not to be missed.
If you want to catch Geneva like in the palm of your hand, this is the place to go.
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Salève
If you want to catch Geneva like in the palm of your hand, this is the place to go.
Getting Around
You can practically go anywhere in town from this station, mainly by tramway or bus.
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Genève, Bel-Air
You can practically go anywhere in town from this station, mainly by tramway or bus.
Train station, 5 min by foot. The fastest way to get to the airport (aprox. 7 min), or to any other city in the country, the train being the main way of transport in Switzerland for longer distances.
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Gare Cornavin station
Train station, 5 min by foot. The fastest way to get to the airport (aprox. 7 min), or to any other city in the country, the train being the main way of transport in Switzerland for longer distances.