Located at the western tip of Lake Geneva, at the foot of the Alps and the Jura mountains, Geneva is a beautiful city that never ceases to delight visitors. At the centre of the lakefront one can see a proud symbol of the city, the Water Fountain of Geneva (Jet d’eau de Genève) with its spectacular blast of water shooting 140 metres into the sky. Along the lakefront promenade there’s a parade of hotels and restaurants amongst a sublime landscape of fountains, flowers, and parks. The famous Flower Clock, one of Switzerland’s most photographed attractions, is not to be missed. Its seconds hand is the largest in the world!
Geneva has a history of hosting international meetings and is known worldwide as the capital of peace, the European headquarters of the United Nations, and the home of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Geneva’s art and culture compare favourably with those of any of the world’s major cities. Its 40 public and private museums, numerous theatres (including the Grand-Théâtre, one of Europe’s first musical stages), and countless art galleries offer events year round. In summer, the lakefront pulses for three weeks to the rhythm of the music and fairs of the famous Geneva Festival. The world-famous festival comes to a close with one of the most beautiful firework displays in the world.
A few minutes from town, those who love fresh air and fine wine will delight in the green countryside surrounding Geneva’s vineyards, the third most extensive in Switzerland and known for their excellent wines.
For sports-lovers, the region has something for everyone: water sports of all kinds, golf, cycling, mountain hikes, paragliding, rafting, skiing in winter, and much more. For those who prefer to watch, major annual meets include the Geneva Marathon, the Bol d’Or Mirabaud regatta, the CSI-W international equestrian competition, the Course de l’Escalade and Courses du Mandement footraces, the International Supercross and the slowUp, to name but a few.
At night, the city puts on its best face, giving night birds a thousand choices for fun. While, at first glance, the streets may seem calm and serene, entertainment seekers will find a multitude of trendy bars, cabarets, discos and fashionable nightclubs offering entertainment to everyone’s taste!
Enjoy diversity with the GENEVA PASS!
As of August 2010, Geneva Tourism & Conventions (GT&C) offers the GENEVA PASS! Discover Geneva while enjoying more than 35 benefits, preferential fares, free entries and gifts at some Geneva attractions (museums, excursions, cruises, shops, sports activities, etc.).
This city card is valid for 1, 2, or 3 days and offers the possibility of enjoying the diversity of Geneva at an unbeatable price. Priced at 25, 35, or 45 francs, even using just two benefits already makes it worth the cost. Thanks to its attractive price and the range of activities, this new product enables Geneva to position itself as one of Europe’s most competitive destinations.
The GENEVA PASS is for all visitors; old and young, overnight and one-day visitors alike, but also for the people of Geneva. It is sold at the GT&C Information & Welcome Agencies at 18, rue du Mont-Blanc and Geneva International Airport (www.geneva-tourism.ch), as well as at the desk of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman (CGN) and the Geneva Coach Station (www.geneva-pass.com).
