GENEVA, SWITZERLAND CITY GUIDE

GETTING AROUND GENEVA

Nestled among snow-capped peaks and housing the headquarters of the European United Nations, this Swiss city is both breathtaking and fascinating. Geneva’s Old Town is a hub of boutique shops and eateries, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The city’s bus system is excellent if you want to explore the outer neighborhoods and sites. We recommend you check with your hotel’s concierge for advice on the best way to reach any particular destination.

Not far from Geneva, alpine adventure awaits —see what’s on the itinerary in our Switzerland hiking tours.

THINGS TO DO IN GENEVA

1. GENEVA’S OLD TOWN

Dominated by St. Peter’s Cathedral, Geneva’s historic Old Town is the largest in Switzerland. Climb the 157 steps for a unique panoramic view from the top of the clock tower, then immerse yourself in Genevan history and explore the winding streets that surround it.

2. PATEK PHILIPPE MUSEUM

Home to the prestigious creations of the Geneva-based firm of master watchmakers founded in 1839, you’ll find an extraordinary display of watches, musical automata, and portrait miniatures from the 16th to the 19th century.

3. PALAIS DES NATIONS (UN)

Built between 1929 and 1936, the Palais des Nations houses the European headquarters of the United Nations and is the largest UN center after New York.The Palais opens its doors daily and provides fascinating guided tours.

4. BODMER FOUNDATION LIBRARY

An extraordinary permanent collection of papyri, medieval manuscripts, authors’ autographs, pre-1500s printings, first editions, art editions, archaeological documents and drawings, including two Egyptian Books of the Dead, manuscripts of Dante, and original editions of Shakespeare.