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Situated in the heart

of Europe, Geneva
is one of the worlds
best known destinations.
The city sits at the tip
of Western Europes
biggest lake, nestled
between high snowy
mountains.
It is Switzerlands second
most visited destination.
It is among the top three
cities in the world in
terms of quality of life.
This human size city,
cradle of the Swiss
watchmaking industry,
is a paradise for luxury
shopping and high-end
accommodation.

Free public transport

Geneva

Access to the city centre in 6 minutes

Trains depart at 12-minute intervals
from the international airport and only take
6 minutes to the centre of town.

Geneva Transport Card

Distances from major cities

to Geneva
time *

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Abu Dhabi

7h10

Kuwait

8h40

Amsterdam

1h25

London

1h30

Barcelona

1h30

Madrid

1h50

Berlin

1h45

Milan

0h55

Brussels

1h15

Montreal

7h15

Budapest

1h55

Moscow

3h35

Copenhagen

2h00

Munich

1h10

Dubai

7h10

New York

7h40

Dublin

2h05

Paris

1h00

Frankfurt

1h05

Rome

1h30

Hamburg

1h35

Stockholm

2h35

Helsinki

3h00

Vienna

1h40

Istanbul

3h15

Washington

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Upon arrival at Geneva Airport, visitors can

pick up a ticket that gives them 80 minutes
of free public transport in Geneva.

At check-in, all visitors receive the free

Geneva Transport Card from their hotel for
the duration of their stay.

Geneva Pass

8h00

*direct flight

The Geneva Pass entitles its holders to free

entries, gifts and up to 50 % off in places.
It is one of the best value city cards in
Europe for 1, 2 or 3 days.
www.geneva-pass.com

With its exceptional setting on the shores of Lake Geneva

and at the foot of Europes highest mountain The Mont Blanc
Geneva is one of a kind. It prides itself on its unparalleled quality
of life, and of course its iconic Water Fountain, the Jet dEau.
Renowned for being the Capital of Peace, Genevas small size
and international calling always come as a surprise. It is easy
to get around this verdant city steeped in history. Leaving it with
a multitude of unforgettable memories is easy too. And soon,
visitors come back for more. Genevas charm is hard to resist.

the most

welcoming city

Over 200 trains a day transit

through Geneva train station,
including the French high
speed train.

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destinations can be reached thanks to the 935 direct

flights that depart every week from Geneva
International Airport, home to EasyJets European Hub (it is part
of the Schengen Zone).

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Highlights

140 m (459 ft) high.

The iconic Water Fountain,
Genevas pride and joy,
soars above the city.

A cruise facing the

Mont Blanc, Europes
highest mountain
at 4,810 m (15,776 ft).

True beauty

City bathing
A refreshing swim at The Pquis Baths,
Genevas very own city beach, with the best
view of the Water Fountain.

A peaceful walk along the spectacular

waterfront through a few of Genevas
50 beautiful parks.

The Old town

Genevas old town is home to St Peters
Cathedral, the Reformation Wall and the
Museum of the Reformation.
The many boutiques and cafs make for
a lively ambiance.

The giant Flower Clock,

symbol of Genevas
watch industry, with its
7,000 seasonal flowers.

www.bains-des-paquis.ch

Genevas bouquet
Genevas beautiful winegrowing area is the
3rd largest in Switzerland. Its wines have
received international awards much to the
joy of the Swiss capital of gastronomy.

The monumental
sculpture of the Broken
Chair at the majestic
Place des Nations.

Patek Philippe Museum

A village within the city

The capital of peace,

hosting the world famous
Red Cross and Red
Crescent Museum.

Carouge, Genevas Mediterranean style

Greenwich Village, on the other side
of the river.

The only place in the world dedicated

to the history of the most prestigious
watches ever.
www.patekmuseum.com

Back to the future

The mysteries of particle physics at the
Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN,
where the web was born.
www.cern.ch

Quartier des Bains

The contemporary art district, with its
trendy art galleries and museums and cool
bars and restaurants.

discovering what makes Geneva

a world of its own

The exclusive Rue du Rhne

is home to the most sought-after
luxury brands.
The 80 luxury boutiques that line
either side of this fashionable
street, bring an unprecedented
concentration of opulence to the
many elegant shoppers.

The 360

view from the top of Mont Salve

over Geneva and the mountains
as far as the eye can see, is a sight to behold. The cable car
ride up is spectacular too.

Genevas landmarks
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Broken Chair and Mural Depicting

Peace, Place des Nations

Water Fountain & Genevas Lakefront

International Red Cross and Red

Crescent Museum

English Garden

National Monument

Rousseau Island

Brunswick Monument

Pquis Baths

Parks on the Right Bank:

Parc Mon-Repos, Parc Moynier, La Perle
du Lac, Parc Barton, Botanical Gardens

Parks on the Left Bank: Parc La Grange,

Parc des Eaux-Vives

Rue du Rhne

United Nations Building

UNHCR Visitors Centre

WMO
(The World Meteorological Organisation)

being spoilt
for choice

40 min

walking time

CERN

Geneva
International
Airport

10 Molard Tower
11 BFM (Btiment des Forces Motrices)

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6 min by train

12 Opera House (Grand Thtre)

13 Muse Rath

14 Victoria Hall
15 Patek Philippe Museum
16 MAMCO
17 Basilica of Notre-Dame
18 Russian Orthodox Church
19 Eglise de la Sainte Trinit

Central
Station

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Geneva
Tourism &
Conventions

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Old Town
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Saint Peters Cathedral and

Archaeological site

Calvin Auditory

International Museum of the Reformation

College Calvin

Maison Tavel

Town Hall, Old Arsenal and Cannons

Place du Bourg-de-Four

Treille Promontory

Reformation Wall and Parc des Bastions

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Genevas old town, Switzerlands

largest, has a charm and
ambiance of its own. It is replete
with history, delightful boutiques
and lively cafs and restaurants.
It even boasts a 120-metre
long bench!

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Carouge
10 min by tram

minutes. You cant believe how much Geneva, one of

Europes greenest cities, along with the surrounding area,
has to offer visitors. The citys compact size and fortunate setting
make it hard to resist.

Lakefront area
Quartier des Bains
Old Town
International district

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Birds eye views over the old town, the
lakefront and the Water Fountain from the
South Tower of Saint Peters Cathedral.
Delightful view from the lake
of the romantic Parc de la Perle du Lac
as well as of other parks such as
the Botanical Gardens.

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The worlds most

stunning waterfront.

50 verdant parks
and gardens all within
walking distance
of the lake.

Panoramic views over

the Jura mountains
and the Alps with the
Mont Blanc, Europes
highest mountain,
for centrepiece.

Saint Peters Cathedral:

North and South Towers
Seasonal timetable
Cour Saint-Pierre
www.espace-saint-pierre.ch

Scenic vista of the international district

and the lake and mountains beyond from
the top floor of the WMO building.
Incomparable panorama of the lake
and the Geneva region from the Pr Byron,
in the heart of Cologny, where the citys
many celebrities live.
Inebriating views from the Dardagny wine
trail that meanders through Switzerlands
3rd largest wine growing area, the Genevan
countryside and local villages.

The Mermaid Cruise

1h15 - Seasonal timetable
Departure from the Rotonde Pquis or Quai
du Mont-Blanc
www.swissboat.com
WMOs cafeteria and restaurant
Mon-Fri: 12.30-2 pm
Chemin de lImpratrice 1
www.wmo.org

Typical Genevan
villages dotted around
the lush vineyards.
A sought-after destination
much appreciated by
celebrities, socialites and
the international jet set.

one of Switzerlands
most outstanding landscapes

Mini train to Cologny

Group charters on demand
www.sttr.ch

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Peaceful river views from a cruise boat
gliding down the Rhne, where verdant trees
and plants slowly replace the cityscape.
A favourite escape for nature lovers.

Navigate the Rhne - Cruise

2h45 Seasonal timetable
Departure Quai des Moulins de lIle
(Downtown)
www.swissboat.com

66.3%

of the canton of Geneva is a protected area,

making Geneva one of Europes greenest cities.
Discover one of the most beautiful regions in the world around
this human size city.

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European lifestyle
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Every days a holiday on

the picturesque terraces
and beautiful squares.
Wellness comes first at
the many spas.
Everything is within
ones reach, from luxury
shopping to water
sports, camping and
mountain outings.

Sheer comfort coupled

with a complete change
of scenery.

A morning of skiing
followed by an afternoon
of shopping.

Do & See

Detailed Information

Unwinding and enjoying life for hours at a

time on the terraces at the Place du Bourg
de Four in the old town.

City Tour By Bus

2h - Seasonal timetable
Departure: Geneva Coach Station, Place
Dorcire
www.keytours.ch

Total relaxation in an outdoor swimming

pool with peaceful views over the lakefront.
Opting for sheer bliss in an exclusive
spa where unwinding and relaxing are
de rigueur.
A gastronomic cruise on a paddle-wheel
steamboat stopping off at the medieval
villages of Yvoire and Hermance.

Htel Prsident Wilson

(Saltwater swimming pool)
Quai Wilson 47
Seasonal timetable
www.hotelpwilson.com
Htel la Rserve Genve (The spa)
Route de Lausanne 301
Daily
www.lareserve.ch

Shopping in friendly and quirky Carouge,

Genevas very own Greenwich Village,
10 minutes from the city centre.

Gastronomic Cruise
2h - Seasonal timetable
Departure Quai du Mont-Blanc 1
or English Garden
www.cgn.ch

Free bicycle loan

4h - Daily
Genveroule - Place de Montbrillant 17
www.geneveroule.ch

rd ranking worldwide in terms of quality of life (Mercer

Survey 2010), Geneva has everything going for it from

the most exclusive and luxurious of venues to the most extreme
and stunning of outdoor escapades.

luxury shopping
at its best

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Geneva, the birthplace

of high-end luxury watch
manufacturing.

Detailed Information

The worlds only watch and clock

itinerary 4h:

Cit du Temps
Year round
Pont de la Machine 1
www.citedutemps.com

The worlds tallest clock, Hotel Cornavin

Solar and Laser Clock, Quai Wilson
Flower Clock, English Garden

Home to the prestigious

creations of master
watchmakers.

Cit du Temps, Pont des Bergues

Musical Clock (every hour the bells
chime as 42 bronze figures in 13 horsedrawn carriages parade past),
Passage Malbuisson

Exclusive jewellery
boutiques offering
sumptuous masterpieces.

Rue du Rhne
Piaget Time Gallery
Patek Philippe Museum

The world-renowned
Rue du Rhnes wealth
of elegant and
sophisticated flagship
stores and boutiques.

A shopping paradise for

cigar lovers.

World-class venue for

important fine art and
jewellery sales by the
leading auction houses.

Do & See

Piaget Time Gallery

Visits by appointment
Year round
Rue du Rhne 40
www.piaget.com
Patek Philippe Museum
Year round
Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7
www.patekmuseum.com

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A lesson in the art of time travel through
an initiation to watchmaking given by
professional watchmakers.

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elegant boutiques offering exclusive brands, designer

fashion, luxury goods and fine jewels and watchmaking
line the world-renowned Rue du Rhne, a landmark for all
things sophisticated.

Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

3h - on demand
Avenue du Mail 22
www.hautehorlogerie.org
Davidoff & Co
Year round
Rue de Rive 2
www.davidoff.com

Detailed Information
Mini train: International & Panoramic Tour
1h15 - Seasonal timetable
Departure Place du Rhne or Rotonde du
Mont-Blanc
www.sttr.ch

peace and freedom

in a single heart beat

The United Nations Building

2h - Seasonal timetable
Avenue de la Paix 14
(10 minutes from Geneva train station)
www.onug.ch

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Host to the United Nations

European headquarters.

The monumental Broken Chair at the Place

des Nations, symbol of the campaign
against landmines.

Birthplace of the Red

Cross and Red Crescent
Movement and centre for
humanitarian activities.

The Human Rights and Alliance for

Civilization Room at the UN building
features a ceiling sculpture with coloured
stalactites by the Spanish artist Miquel
Barcel.

A truly international city

home to both international
and non-governmental
organisations.

The World Capital

of Peace highlights
Genevas leading role in
diplomatic mediation.

A multicultural atmosphere
with over 40 percent
foreigners from all five
continents.

The Palais Wilson, Office of the United

Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights (UNHCHR).
The Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The famous Salle de lAlabama where the
tribunal session to settle the claims for
damages by the United States government
against the Government of Great Britain
took place in 1872.

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International Red Cross and Red Crescent

Museum
2h - Year round
Museum closed from 1st July 2011 due to
renovation work
Avenue de la Paix 17
(10 minutes from Geneva train station)
www.micr.org
CERN, Globe of Science and Innovation
A Universe of Particles Exhibition
1h30 - Year round
Route de Meyrin 385
(20 minutes from Geneva train station)
www.cern.ch
UNHCR Library and Visitors Centre
Rue du Montbrillant 94
Mon to Fri
www.unhcr.ch

non-governmental organisations and 32 international

organisations are based in Geneva.
The Genevan, Henry Dunant, co-founder of the Red Cross,
was awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

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the capital
of excellence

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15 five star hotels, many

of them on the beautiful
lakefront.
A highly regarded luxury
hotel tradition recognised
and appreciated for over
one hundred years
by the most demanding
of visitors.
Switzerlands highest
concentration
of international hotel
chains and Deluxe hotels
located for the most
part on the lakefront,
in the old town and close
to the airport.
Unrivalled professionalism
coupled with the
warmest of welcomes.

rooms spread over 133 hotels of all categories,

residences and Switzerlands largest youth
hostel. This centre for excellence offers a warm and personal
welcome to each and every one of its visitors.

Taking personal
concierge services to the
highest level 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.

Switzerlands best
gastronomic experience.

Exclusive luxury car

rentals, and helicopter
and private jet charters.

Outstanding private
international schools,
high-quality medical
care and first-class
private clinics.

See hotel list at the end of the document

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Four one-of-a-kind
museums and 40 public
and private ones.

15 music festivals and

a plethora of special
events.

An abundance of
international sporting
events.

Genevas contemporary
art district, the Quartier
des Bains, and its many
remarkable galleries.

Unexpected and unusual

outdoor activities.

Do & See

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Culture and entertainment

Muse dArt et dHistoire

Year Round
Rue Charles Galland 2
www.ville-ge.ch/mah

Comprised of four different sites,

the public Muses dArt et dHistoire
constitutes one of the largest museum
groups of Switzerland.
Bodmer Foundation, one of the most
important private libraries in the world.

Opera House (Grand Thtre), BFM,

Victoria Hall, exceptional theatres where
the renowned Orchestre de Suisse
Romande (OSR) performs with world
class musicians.

Sports and leisure

Rafting through the city on the Arve River.
Urban Golf.
Paragliding, hiking and biking on Mont
Salve: drive or catch a cable car up.
(30 minutes from Geneva).

Bodmer Foundation - Library and Museum

Year Round
Route du Guignard 19-21 Cologny
(15 minutes from downtown)
www.fondationbodmer.org
MAMCO Museum of Modern and
Contemporary Art
Year round
Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10
www.mamco.ch
Rafting-Loisirs
Seasonal timetable
2h30
Departure Pont de Sierne (15 minutes
from downtown, on the way to and from
the Mont Salve)
www.rafting-loisirs.ch
Urban golf
Seasonal timetable
Departure: Parc des Bastions
www.ville-geneve.ch

a mosaic
of cultural

activities

186

nationalities live side by side in Geneva and over

931 multinational companies are based in the Geneva
region. It is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, outlooks and people
from all walks of life.

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Geneva, the cradle
of the Reformation
Calvin Auditory
Year round
Place de la Taconnerie (Old Town)
International Museum of the Reformation
2h - Year round
Maison Mallet - Rue du Clotre 4 (Old Town)
www.musee-reforme.ch
Saint-Gervais Temple
Rue Terreau du temple
www.espace-saint-gervais.ch

Walking tour of the religions

of the world

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a multifaith

meeting place

Geneva and Saint Peters

Cathedral, the cradle of
the Reformation, where
Jean Calvins influence
and legacy led to the
city being known as the
Protestant Rome.

Geneva provided a safe

haven where religious
tolerance prevailed
allowing people to
worship freely.

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This multifaith heritage

can be seen and felt
throughout the city.

places of worship: 50 Protestant churches,

6 Evangelist, 55 Catholic and 4 Orthodox; 1 mosque,
5 Islamic centres, 4 synagogues and 19 Buddhist centres.
A multifaith haven to this day.

Basilica of Notre Dame de Genve

Rue Argand 3
Eglise de la Sainte Trinit
Rue Ferrier 16 (Downtown.)

The Russian Orthodox Church

Rue Rodolphe Toepffer (Downtown)
The Synagogue of Beth Yaacov
Place de la Synagogue (Downtown)
The Geneva Mosque
Chemin Colladon 34, Petit-Saconnex
10 minutes by bus

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A large selection of restaurants
www.geneva-tourism.ch

Wine trail

local delicacies
alongside haute

Dardagny
(30 minutes from Geneva train station)
www.randonature.ch

cuisine

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The Swiss capital of

gastronomy with the
highest number of award
winning restaurants.

Geneva boasts 140 ethnic

restaurants representing
30 nationalities; 30 master
chocolatiers and
1 city based chocolate
manufacturer.

Wine tasting
Tour du Molard Wine Bar
Place du Molard

Do & See
An exceptionally diverse range
of regional and international
cuisines and restaurants
Haute cuisine (starred restaurants)
Genevan and Swiss specialities (locally
sourced seasonal food)
International cuisine

An unexpected source
of locally procured
specialities with authentic
flavours.

Wine bars

The Genevan countryside

Market gardening is widespread in the
canton making it one of the leading
vegetable growers in Switzerland
(notably thorny cardons, Mara des Bois
strawberries, tomatoes).

The third largest

wine-producing canton
in Switzerland.

The Genevan nightlife

A varied and colourful

nightlife.

The nightlife in the Quartier des Bains is as

trendy as the area is, whereas the Pquis
district offers a more international scene.

Michelin-starred gourmet restaurants and 45 distinguished

by Gault Millau await fine food connoisseurs. And wine lovers
will delight in Genevas locally grown wines, 7 of which won
international awards in 2010.

Brunch at a farm in the

countryside
Ferme de Merlinge
Seasonal timetable
Route de Gy 85, Gy
(30 minutes from downtown)
www.campagnon.ch

Evening in the multicultural district

Palais Mascotte, Restaurant-cabaret bar
Year Round
Rue de Berne 43 (Downtown)
www.palaismascotte.ch

the ideal
point of departure

Detailed Information
Chamonix Village and The Mont Blanc
By coach
8h - Year round
Departure Geneva airport and Geneva
coach station, Place Dorcire
www.keytours.ch

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Geneva is the ideal

point of departure for
unforgettable excursions.

Unequalled beauty and

ruggedness in Europe.

Mythical mountains
such as the Mont-Blanc,
Europes mightiest peak,
or the iconic Matterhorn.
History and world
heritage sites on the
citys doorstep.

Do & See
Experience breathtaking views of MontBlanc from the top of the Aiguille du Midi
(3842m/12605ft) after one of the longest
and highest cable car rides in the world
(one hour from Geneva).
Come share the Olympic passion.
A captivating lakeside journey facing the
Alps through Vaud to Lausanne, Montreux,
and the Chteau de Chillon and its 1,000
years of history.
The Lavaux wine region, UNESCO
World Heritage site since 2007, with its
sun-drenched vineyards that carpet the
vertiginous slopes all the way down to
Lake Geneva.
The mythical Matterhorn and the beautiful
village of Zermatt.

The Olympic Museum

By train
4h - Seasonal timetable
Quai dOuchy 1 - Lausanne
www.olympic.org/museum
Lausanne, Montreux, Chillon
By coach
8h - Seasonal timetable
Departure Geneva coach station, Place
Dorcire
www.keytours.ch
Lavaux wine region
4h - By train
Montreux, Lake Geneva Region
www.lavaux-unesco.ch
Zermatt Village - Matterhorn
8h - By train
www.cff.ch
Snowshoeing trecks, Mont Jura
By coach
Winter time
Ski clothes necessary; on-site equipment
rental available
www.rafting-loisirs.ch

hours or less from the city centre and some of the worlds most
spectacular scenery and outings await visitors. And by making
Geneva your entry point into Switzerland, the rest of the country
and all it has to offer lies ahead of you.

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a non-stop
entertainment program

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The Geneva Festival

takes over the lakefront
in July and August.
It is the countrys largest
tourist event attracting
over 2 million people,
ending in style with one
of the worlds longest
(1 hour) and most
spectacular firework
displays.
www.fetesdegeneve.ch

The world renowned

Geneva International
Motor Show every March
is the 5th largest
in the world.
www.salon-auto.ch
The Bol dOr, Europes
biggest regatta on
inland waters with over
600 sailboats, takes place
in June.
www.boldor.ch
The CSI-W in December
is one of the worlds
foremost show jumping
competitions attracting
top international
horseriders.
www.chi-geneve.ch
The Escalade, Genevas
very own celebration
dating back to the
17th century, features
Europes largest historical
procession.
www.1602.ch

A selection of 10 events - 2011

The International Film Festival
and Forum on Human Rights
www.fifdh.ch
04.03.11-13.03.11

5th Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta

www.montgolfiades.ch
07.04.11-10.04.11

Geneva Marathon for UNICEF

www.genevemarathon.ch
14.05.11 - 15.05.11

Open Air Cintransat

www.cinetransat.ch
07.07.11-14.08.11

Musical Summer
www.ville-ge.ch/musiquesenete
July-August

Lake Parade
www.lakeparade.ch
09.07.11

Swiss National Day

01.08.11

49th Harvest Festival

www.fetedesvendangesrussin.ch
17.09.11-18.09.11

34th Escalade Race

www.escalade.ch
03.12.11

Trees and Lights Festival

wwwfestivalarbresetlumieres.ch
December

In December, Geneva celebrates

the Escalade. During 3 days
Geneva turns back the clocks
and revisits the 17th century.
More than 1,000 costumed
participants parade through
the old town in Europes largest
historical procession.

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events. Genevas abundance of year round events

complete what this captivating city has to offer its
international guests and visitors. Its calendar is peppered with
unique events as well as world-class festivals and spectator sports.

Information
at your fingertips

Services offered by Geneva

Tourism & Conventions
Guided Walking Tours
Walk: Genevas Old Town
This tour allows visitors to discover, with
a professional guide, the city and its
history, its lifestyle, and its multicultural and
cosmopolitan heritage (2h).
Languages: FR, EN
Seasonal timetable
Departure: Geneva Tourism & Conventions,
Rue du Mont-Blanc 18
Private Tours upon request
A number of customized tours led by
Professional guides can be organised, on foot
or by bus.
Languages: FR, EN, GE, SP, IT, RU, JP, CN, etc.
For detailed prices and bookings:
guides@geneva-tourism.ch

GENEVA PASS: The cheapest

way for your customers to enjoy
Genevas diversity
The Geneva Pass entitles its holders to free
entries, gifts and up to 50% off in places.
Bus and mini-train tours, cable car, museums,
water sports, free drinks and other surprises
are included in the pass.
www.geneva-pass.com

1 day: 25 CHF / 19 EUR*

2 days: 35 CHF / 26 EUR*
3 days: 45 CHF / 34 EUR*
For information on ordering the GENEVA PASS:
guides@geneva-tourism.ch
*Prices in Euros may vary depending on the exchange rate

The Geneva Convention Bureau

offers the following services free
of charge:
Analysis of congress/meeting
requirements
Venue search
Bid preparation & support
Tentative reservations for conference
and seminar spaces & room allocation
Help with partner programs, transfers,
excursions, guides & social events
Site inspection arrangements
Assistance in the selection of the
DMC/PCO
Supply of promotional publications
Inclusion of your event in our online
convention calendar

gvacb@geneva-tourism.ch
www.genevaconventionbureau.ch

The Leisure Marketing

Department of Geneva Tourism
& Conventions is at your disposal
for any information you might
need regarding Geneva and what
it has to offer.

Geneva Tourism & Conventions

Rue du Mont-Blanc 18
P.O. Box 1602
CH-1211 Geneva 1
Tel.: +41 22 909 70 70
Fax: +41 22 909 70 75

Incoming Agencies in Geneva:

www.geneva-tourism.ch/dmc

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FIVE STAR HOTELS

HOTEL NAME

CLAssifiCATiON AddrEss

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HOTEL BERNINA

Place Cornavin, 22

0041 22 908 49 50

www.bernina-geneve.ch

77

HOTEL CALVY

Ruelle du Midi, 5

0041 22 718 16 16

www.calvy.ch

31

ANGLETERRE (D')

Quai du Mont-Blanc, 17

0041 22 906 55 55

www.hoteldangleterre.ch

45

HOTEL COMEDIE

Rue de Carouge, 12

0041 22 322 23 24

www.hotel-comedie.ch

27

HOTEL BEAU RIVAGE

Quai du Mont-Blanc, 13

0041 22 716 66 66

www.beau-rivage.ch

90

HOTEL DRAKE

Rue Rothschild, 32

0041 22 716 48 48

www.hdlge.ch

157

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DES BERGUES

Quai des Bergues, 33

0041 22 908 70 00

www.fourseasons.com/geneva

100

HOTEL EXCELSIOR

Rue Rousseau, 34

0041 22 732 09 45

www.excelsiorgeneve.ch

54

GRAND HOTEL KEMPINSKI GENEVA

Quai du Mont-Blanc, 19

0041 22 908 90 81

www.kempinski-geneva.com

412

HOTEL LE GRENIL

Avenue Sainte-Clotilde, 7

0041 22 809 65 65

www.grenil.ch

51

MANDARIN ORIENTAL

Quai Turrettini, 1

0041 22 909 00 00

www.mandarinoriental.com

190

HOTEL HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GENEVA AIRPORT

Route de Pr-Bois, 16

0041 22 939 39 39

www.hiexgeneva.com

154

MVENPICK HOTEL & CASINO GENEVA

Route de Pr-Bois, 20

0041 22 717 11 11

www.moevenpick-geneva-airport.com

350

HOTEL LES HORLOGERS

Route de Saint-Julien, 135

0041 22 884 08 33

www.horlogers-ge.ch

32

PRESIDENT WILSON

Quai Wilson, 47

0041 22 906 66 66

www.hotelpwilson.com

228

HOTEL INTERNATIONAL & TERMINUS

Rue des Alpes, 20

0041 22 906 97 77

www.international-terminus.ch

63

LA RESERVE GENEVE HOTEL & SPA

Route de Lausanne, 301

0041 22 959 59 59

www.lareserve.ch

102

HOTEL JADE MANOTEL

Rue Rothschild, 55

0041 22 544 38 38

www.manotel.com

47

HOTEL LE RICHEMOND

Jardin Brunswick

0041 22 715 70 00

www.lerichemond.com

109

HOTEL KIPLING MANOTEL

Rue de la Navigation, 27

0041 22 544 40 40

www.manotel.com

62

STARLING GENEVA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Route Franois-Peyrot, 34

0041 22 747 02 02

www.shgeneva.ch

496

HOTEL LONGEMALLE

Place Longemalle, 13

0041 22 818 62 62

www.longemalle.ch

58

SWISSOTEL METROPOLE GENEVE

Quai Gnral-Guisan, 34

0041 22 318 32 00

www.swissotel.com

127

HOTEL MONTANA

Rue des Alpes, 23

0041 22 732 08 40

www.hotel-montana-geneve.ch

40

THE NASH AIRPORT HOTEL GENEVE

Chemin de la Violette, 11

0041 22 555 57 77

www.nashairporthotel.ch

150

HOTEL LES ARMURES

Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre, 1

0041 22 310 91 72

www.hotel-les-armures.ch

32

HOTEL Design hotel f6

Rue Ferrier, 6

0041 22 901 66 66

www.hotel-f6.ch

33

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL GENEVE

Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, 7-9

0041 22 919 39 39

www.intercontinental.com/geneva

335

HOTEL RAMADA ENCORE GENEVE

Route des Jeunes, 10-12

0041 22 309 50 00

www.ramadaencoregeneve.ch

154

HOTEL DE LA PAIX

Quai du Mont-Blanc, 11

0041 22 906 60 00

www.concorde-hotels.com/hoteldelapaix

84

HOTEL SAGITTA

Rue de la Flche, 6

0041 22 786 33 61

www.hotelsagitta.ch

28

RESTAURANT HOTEL DU PARC DES EAUX-VIVES

Quai Gustave-Ador, 82

0041 22 849 75 75

www.parcdeseauxvives.ch

HOTEL SAVOY

Place Cornavin, 8

0041 22 906 47 00

www.hotel-savoy.net

50

BEST WESTERN HOTEL STRASBOURG

Rue Pradier, 10

0041 22 906 58 00

www.hotelstrasbourg.ch

51

HOTEL SUISSE

Place Cornavin, 10

0041 22 732 66 30

www.hotel-suisse.ch

62

FOUR STAR HOTELS

THE AMBASSADOR

Quai des Bergues, 21

0041 22 908 05 30

www.the-ambassador.ch

64

SUITE NOVOTEL GENEVE

Avenue Louis-Casa, 30

0041 22 710 46 46

www.suitenovotel.com

86

HOTEL BRISTOL

Rue du Mont-Blanc, 10

0041 22 716 57 00

www.bristol.ch

100

TORHOTEL GENEVE

Rue Ami-Lvrier, 3

0041 22 909 88 20

www.torhotel.com

20

CROWN PLAZA GENEVA

Avenue Louis-Casa, 75-77

0041 22 710 30 00

www.cpgva.ch

308

EASTWEST HOTEL

Rue des Pquis, 6

0041 22 708 17 17

www.eastwesthotel.ch

41

TWO STAR HOTELS

HOTEL EPSOM MANOTEL

Rue de Richemont, 18

0041 22 544 66 66

www.manotel.com

153

HOTEL LES ARCADES

Place Cornavin, 14-16

0041 22 715 48 00

www.hotel-arcades.ch

28

THE NEW MIDI

Place Chevelu, 4

0041 22 544 15 00

www.hotel-du-midi.ch

78

HOTEL BEL'ESPERANCE

Rue de la Valle, 1

0041 22 818 37 37

www.hotel-bel-esperance.ch

40

HOTEL ROTARY

Rue du Cendrier, 18-20

0041 22 908 80 80

www.hotelrotarygeneve.com

95

HOTEL CARMEN

Rue Dancet, 5

0041 22 329 11 11

www.tbh-ge.ch/carmen

38

HOTEL ROYAL MANOTEL

Rue de Lausanne, 41-43

0041 22 906 14 14

www.manotel.com

202

HOTEL CENTRAL

Rue de la Rtisserie, 2

0041 22 818 81 00

www.hotelcentral.ch

26

HOTEL DE GENEVE

Place Isaac-Mercier, 1

0041 22 908 54 00

www.hotel-de-geneve.ch

39

HOTEL D'ALLEVES

Rue du Cendrier, 16

0041 22 732 15 30

www.hoteldalleves.ch

44

HOTEL IBIS GENEVE AEROPORT

Chemin de la Violette, 10

0041 22 710 95 00

www.ibishotel.com

109

HOTEL AUTEUIL MANOTEL

Rue de Lausanne, 33

0041 22 544 22 22

www.manotel.com

104

HOTEL IBIS GENEVE CENTRE GARE

Rue Voltaire, 10

0041 22 338 20 20

www.ibishotel.com

64

BEST WESTERN HOTEL CENTURY

Avenue de Frontenex, 24

0041 22 592 88 88

www.bestwestern.ch/century

136

HOTEL IBIS GENEVE PETIT- LANCY

Chemin des Olliquettes, 8

0041 22 709 02 00

www.ibishotel.com

88

HOTEL CHURCHILL

Rue du Simplon, 15

0041 22 591 88 88

www.geneva-hotel.ch/churchill

35

HOTEL PAX

Rue du XXXI-Dcembre, 68

0041 22 787 50 70

www.hotel-pax-geneva.ch

32

HOTEL CORNAVIN

Gare Cornavin

0041 22 716 12 12

www.fhotels.ch

164

HOTEL DES TOURELLES

Boulevard James-Fazy, 2

0041 22 732 44 23

www.destourelles.ch

22

HOTEL LA COUR DES AUGUSTINS

Rue Jean-Violette, 15

0041 22 322 21 00

www.lacourdesaugustins.com

32

BEST WESTERN HOTEL DIPLOMATE

Rue de la Terrassire, 46

0041 22 592 87 87

www.bestwestern.ch/diplomate

45

ONE STAR HOTELS

DOMAINE DE CHATEAUVIEUX

Chemin de Chteauvieux, 16

0041 22 753 15 11

www.chateauvieux.ch

13

ETAP HOTEL GENEVE

Avenue Louis-Casa, 30

0041 22 710 46 36

www.etaphotel.com

204

HOTEL LE MONTBRILLANT

Rue de Montbrillant, 2

0041 22 733 77 84

www.montbrillant.ch

82

ETAP HOTEL PETIT- LANCY

Chemin des Olliquettes, 6

0041 22 709 02 20

www.etaphotel.com

92

HOTEL NASH-VILLE

Rue de Berne, 26

0041 22 715 46 00

www.nashvillegeneva.com

88

HOTEL LES NATIONS

Rue du Grand-Pr, 62

0041 22 748 08 08

www.hotel-les-nations.com

71

HOTEL NH GENEVA AIRPORT

Avenue de Mategnin, 21

0041 22 989 90 00

www.nh-hotels.com

190

HOTEL ADMIRAL

Rue Pellegrino-Rossi, 8

0041 22 906 97 00

www.hoteladmiral.ch

25

HOTEL NH REX

Avenue Wendt, 42-44

0041 22 544 74 74

www.nh-hotels.com

70

HOTEL ADRIATICA

Rue Sautter, 21

0041 22 703 53 83

www.hotel-adriatica.com

36

NOVOTEL GENEVE CENTRE

Rue de Zurich, 19

0041 22 909 90 00

www.novotel.com

206

HOTEL AIDA

Avenue Henri-Dunant, 6

0041 22 320 12 66

www.hotel-aida.ch

14

HOTEL TIFFANY

Rue de l'Arquebuse, 20

0041 22 708 16 16

www.tiffanyhotel.ch

46

AUBERGE DE CONFIGNON

Place de l'Eglise, 6

0041 22 757 19 44

www.auberge-confignon.ch

14

HOSTELLERIE DE LA VENDEE

Chemin de la Vende, 28

0041 22 792 04 11

www.vendee.ch

34

AUBERGE PORT GITANA

Route de Lausanne, 314

0041 22 774 31 48

www.port-gitana.ch

HOTEL WARWICK

Rue de Lausanne, 14

0041 22 716 80 00

www.warwickgeneva.com

167

THREE STAR HOTELS

CLASSIFIED BY TBH / GASTROSUISSE

HOTEL DE L'AVIATION

Chemin des Coquelicots, 18

0041 22 341 12 32

10

HOTEL DES BALANCES

Route de Suisse, 33

0041 22 755 37 68

www.hotel-des-balances.ch

13
42

HOTEL BALZAC

Rue de l'Ancien-Port, 14

0041 22 731 01 60

www.hotel-balzac.ch

HOTEL EDELWEISS MANOTEL

Place de la Navigation, 2

0041 22 544 51 51

www.manotel.com

42

HOTEL CAPITOLE

Rue de Berne, 15

0041 22 909 86 00

www.hotelcapitole.ch

35

HOTEL EDEN

Rue de Lausanne, 135

0041 22 716 37 00

www.eden.ch

54

HOTEL LA COLOMBIERE

Route de Ferney 171

0041 22 761 49 00

www.la-colombiere.ch

31

HOTEL MON-REPOS

Rue de Lausanne, 131

0041 22 909 39 09

www.hmrge.ch

85

AUBERGE COMMUNALE DE CAROUGE

Rue Ancienne, 39

0041 22 342 22 88

www.aubergedecarouge.ch

14

HOTEL LE CERF-VOLANT

Chemin de Sapins, 7

0041 22 798 07 57

www.cerfvolant.ch

12

HOTEL DES ALPES

Rue des Alpes, 14

0041 22 731 22 00

www.hotelalpes.ch

28

HOTEL C. R. CARTIGNY

Rue du Temple, 21

0041 22 756 12 10

www.centre-cartigny.ch

23

BEST WESTERN HOTEL ASTORIA

Place Cornavin, 6

0041 22 544 52 52

www.astoria-geneve.ch

63

HOTEL ETOILE

Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers, 17

0041 22 328 72 08

25

133

hotels in Geneva, including 15 five star hotels,

all in the heart of the city, guarantee a comfortable
and memorable stay, time and time again.

HOTEL NAME

CLAssifiCATiON AddrEss

pHONE

WEBsiTE

rOOMs
19

RESIDENCE GENEVE COTTAGE

Route de Suisse, 190

0041 22 369 00 03

www.genevecottage.ch

HOTEL LES HAUTS DE RIVE

Boulevard des Tranches, 48

0041 22 346 29 33/34

www.hotel-leshautsderive.ch

24

HOTEL LE MANOIR

Chemin Armand-Dufaux, 22

0041 22 752 21 50

HOTEL DU MONT- BLANC

Rue Ancienne, 59

0041 22 343 38 11

26

HOTEL PHOENIX

Avenue Louis-Casa, 79

0041 22 710 03 03

www.phoenixhotel.ch

25

HOTEL LE PRINCE

Rue des Voisins, 16

0041 22 807 05 00

www.hotel-le-prince.ch

23

HOTEL RHODANIA

Rue Paul-Bouchet, 5

0041 22 731 47 20

www.tbh-ge.ch/rhodania

26

HOTEL TRENTE-TROIS

Avenue Louis-Casa, 82

0041 22 710 40 60

www.hotel33.ch

39

Rue du Midi, 12

0041 22 751 13 68

www.hotel-hermance.ch

Your cruises from Geneva

UNIQUE CATEGORY
ROMANTIK HOTEL AUBERGE DHERMANCE

HOTEL AT HOME

Rue de Fribourg, 16

0041 22 906 19 00

www.hotel-at-home.ch

24

HOTEL LA CIGOGNE

Place Longemalle 17

0041 22 818 40 40

www.relaischateaux.com

52

LE CENACLE

Promenade Charles-Martin, 17

0041 22 707 08 30

www.cenacle.ch

63

LA COUDRE (BED&BREAKFAST)

Route des Coudres, 200

0041 22 960 83 60

www.bnb-lacoudre.ch

HOTEL HERMITAGE

Rue de la Tour-Matresse, 8

0041 22 310 30 24

www.hotelhermitage.ch

25

HOTEL LIDO

Rue de Chantepoulet, 8

0041 22 731 55 30

www.hotel-lido.ch

29

HOTEL MODERNE

Rue de Berne, 1

0041 22 732 81 00

www.hotelmoderne.ch

55

HOTEL SAINT GERVAIS

Rue des Corps-Saints, 20

0041 22 732 45 72

www.stgervais-geneva.ch

21

HOTEL SAINT JAMES

Rue Versonex, 3

0041 22 849 91 00

www.st-james.ch

51

HOTEL - PENSION SILVA

Rue Jean-Robert Chouet 7

0041 22 749 18 10

www.hotel-silva.ch

48

PENSION ESMERALDA

Rue Simon-Durand, 7

0041 22 343 96 98

HOTEL WINDSOR

Rue de Berne, 31

0041 22 715 16 00

www.hotel-windsor.ch

64

RESIDENCES
RESIDENCE CENTRAL

Rsidence

Rue de la Rtisserie, 2

0041 22 818 81 00

www.hotelcentral.ch

APPART HOTEL CITE-VERDAINE

Rsidence

Rue du Vieux-Collge, 5

0041 22 312 01 20

www.cite-verdaine.ch

52

LA COUR DES AUGUSTINS

Rsidence

Rue Jean-Violette, 15

0041 22 322 21 00

www.lacourdesaugustins.com

APPARTHOTEL RESIDENCE DIZERENS

Rsidence

Rue Dizerens, 7A

0041 22 809 61 11

www.appart-hotel-residence-dizerens.ch

46

RESIDENCE DU GRAND-SACONNEX

Rsidence

Route de Ferney, 175

0041 22 710 27 57

www.auberge-gs.ch

RESIDENCE CITYZEN

Rsidence

Rue Sismondi, 10

0041 22 908 02 00

APPARTHOTEL MONT-BLANC

Rsidence

Rue Thalberge, 4

0041 22 716 40 00

www.residence-mont-blanc.ch

102

RESIDENCE SAGITTA

Rsidence

Rue de la Flche, 6

0041 22 786 33 61

www.hotelsagitta.ch

15

15
11

RESIDENCE SOFIA

Rsidence

Rue de Chne-Bougeries, 2

0041 22 348 44 48

RESIDENCE STUDIO HOUSE ACACIAS

Rsidence

Route des Acacias, 4

0041 22 304 03 00

www.studiohouse.ch

8
85

AUBERGE DE JEUNESSE

Rue Rothschild, 30

0041 22 732 62 60

www.genevahostel.ch

64

CITY HOSTEL GENEVA

Rue Ferrier, 2

0041 22 901 15 00

0041 22 901 15 00

51

YOUTH HOSTEL

Hotels at a glance
Classification

Hotels

Rooms

11

2249

458

1041

17

1527

181

24

1578

Others

66

2191

TOTAL

133

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