Holiday in Geneva

About Geneva

Geneva is the international city of Switzerland and one of the most cosmopolitan metropolises in Europe. As the seat of the United Nations, the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and over 200 other international organizations, diplomats, scientists, and world improvers shape the city's image, alongside the traditional watchmaking craft and French lifestyle. The Jet d’Eau, the 140-meter high water fountain in Lake Geneva, is the unmistakable landmark of the city and visible from almost every point in Geneva. The old town around the Cathedral of Saint Pierre sits on a hill above the lake and surprises with winding alleys, antique shops, and the Maison Tavel, the oldest private house in the city. The Quartier des Bains has developed into a vibrant art district, with the MAMCO (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) as its centerpiece. The Rue du Rhône and Rue du Marché are among the most exclusive shopping streets in Europe — after all, Geneva is the birthplace of Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin. The Palais des Nations, the European seat of the UN, can be visited and offers insights into world diplomacy in an impressive Art Deco building with a view of Mont Blanc. CERN, the largest particle physics laboratory in the world, is located on the outskirts and publicly accessible exhibitions explain the secrets of the universe. The Parc des Bastions with the monumental Reformation Monument recalls Geneva's role as the 'Protestant Rome' under John Calvin. Carouge, the 'Greenwich Village of Geneva,' impresses with Italian flair, artists' studios, and lively markets. Geneva is not a cozy city — it is ambitious, elegant, and open-minded, with Mont Blanc always on the horizon.