Things To Do in Geneva, Canton of Geneva

Activities, attractions and tours

Geneva
Geneva
Geneva
Geneva
Geneva

Geneva Attractions

Geneva is a beautiful city located down below the Alps and has been home to many famous Europeans and the center of many political events. Today it is one of the top tourist cities in Europe and has many fun places to visit and enjoy the rich Swiss culture. A visit here will have many activities to participate in and many local attractions to see both on foot and by train or boat.

Out of the many things to do in Geneva, here's a few of the must see spots that should be on your map when you check out the city.

Geneva tours come packaged with a boat cruise and are probably the best way to start your introduction to the city. The tours will usually take you to the great Geneva Fountain, a majestic bounty of water that towers over 400 feet high and is a magnificent spectacle to look at. Nearby the fountain you'll also get to see the famous floral clock of Geneva that tells the time in a rosey way. You can take a ride on the train to the old town part of Geneva. Here you can view some buildings whose foundations were laid back in the early centuries A.D. After that, take a boat ride out to the middle of Lake Geneva and enjoy the view from a distance.

If that wasn't enough, other Geneva activities are visiting Lausanne, Montreux, and Chateau de Chillon. These three places are all part of Geneva excursions into the countryside. The town of Lausanne is a beauty of old Swiss tradition and modern marvels. While you're here you may want to visit the Olympic museum or take a taste of the cuisine of the Swiss restaurants. When you leave here, the Chateau de Chillon is where you will want to head to see the castle where famous nobles and Barons lived long ago.

These are just a few of the attractions in Geneva to visit. Booking a trip here through Expedia will not disappoint you. This city is ready to welcome you!


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Geneva City Centre

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Geneva City Centre. Check out top attractions like Rousseau Island and Mont Blanc Bridge, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Geneva showing heritage architecture

Downtown Geneva

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Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Flower Clock and Rue du Rhône, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Saint-Pierre Cathedral featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Geneva Old Town

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Historic sites, lake views, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Place du Bourg-de-Four are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Geneva area at Molard Tram Stop.

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Cornavin

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While you're in Cornavin, take in top sights like St. James Way and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Cornavin
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Les Pâquis

Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Les Pâquis. Top attractions like Paquis Baths and Brunswick Monument are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Butini Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Les Pâquis
Jet d\'Eau Fountain which includes a lake or waterhole, a fountain and night scenes

Les Eaux-Vives

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Noted for its shopping and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Les Eaux-Vives. Top attractions like Baby Beach and City Center Shopping Area are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Amandolier Tram Stop or Roches Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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