See and Do in Geneva

The picturesque city of Geneva is a culturally fascinating place for expats to relocate to and with historic, religious and natural attractions to discover, Geneva will provide its new residents with plenty of great activities and sightseeing opportunities.

Visit the largest lake in Europe, Lake Geneva, and marvel at the Jet d-Eau that shoots water high up into the air, stroll through the Jardin Anglais and have your picture taken at the Ile Rousseau monument. Culture vultures will love the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Barbier-Mueller Museum as well as the Museum of Art and History, while history buffs should visit the Palais des Nations (United Nations) and pass some time at the Patek Philippe Museum.

Public Parks
More than one quarter of Geneva is made up of public parks, so this city is a great place to get out and stretch the legs after a long day at the office. Visit Bastion Park to see the 328-foot (100m) Reformation Wall, the English Garden to see the flower clock, or Park Moynier for breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.

St Peter's Cathedral
First built in 1160, St Peter's Cathedral has become an eclectic mix of architectural style over the years, featuring Romanesque, Gothic and Neoclassical styles. Climb the 157 steps that lead to the summit of the cathedral's north tower for panoramic views over the city.

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Shared by Switzerland and France, Lake Geneva attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to its shores each year. Featuring little chalet villages, Lake Geneva is the perfect weekend getaway for expats to come and discover one of the country’s most famed attractions.

Jet d’Eau
This is the tallest fountain in the world, and with water shooting 460 feet (140m) into the air at a speed of 124 miles per hour (200km/h), it’s not surprising this is one of Geneva’s best attractions. A great place for a romantic stroll at night, the Jet d’Eau is lit up after dark creating a magical spectacle that is not to be missed.

International Red Cross and red Crescent Museum
This museum brings together sculpture, installation, photography and film to showcase and highlight the importance of human rights as well as reflecting on the past and the conflict of the 20^th century and the work that the Red Cross has done over the years when it comes to humanitarian work with natural disasters and wars.
www.micr.ch
Tel: (0)22 748 9525

Palais des Nations (United Nations)
Built between 1929 and 1937 to host the League of Nations, Palais des Nations now houses the United Nations Office at Geneva, and is the biggest United Nations outside the headquarters in New York city. Come take a tour of the building and enjoy the peacocks who roam freely through the vast gardens.
www.unog.ch
Tel: (0)22 917 4896

Plaine de Plainpalais Flea Market
This bustling flea market is a must on Tuesday and Friday mornings when fresh fruit and vegetables abound, while Wednesday and Saturdays are the days to come and look for antiques, vintage clothing, clocks, paintings, records and books.

Place Neuve
The best access point for the Old Town, Place Neuve is home to three of the city’s performance and exhibition halls, namely the Grand Theatre (opera house), Conservatory of Music and Rath Museum.

Barbier-Mueller Museum
Home to 7,000 artworks and artefacts from civilizations around the world, a visit to the Barbier-Mueller Museum is a must for history and culture buffs. Marvel at megalithic monuments from Indonesia, pre-Columbian art from the Americas, statues and items of worship from Oceania and ancient masks and shields from Africa.
www.barbier-mueller.ch
Tel: (0)22 312 0270

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Come and visit this glorious museum and spend hours marvelling at the range of contemporary it houses. Exhibitions are constantly changing and every four months the museum reinvents itself, making it a great place to visit more than just once.
Tel: (0)22 320 6122