View of Switzerland from Mont Salève

Mont Salève is the perfect place to look out over Geneva and Switzerland from the outside. Because the Mont Salève is already in France. A cable car leads up to the 1,100-metre-high summit. After a five-minute ride you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Geneva, Switzerland and as far as Mont Blanc. You will certainly not be bored on the summit, as there is a wide range of activities on offer: hiking, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding are some of the options waiting for you on a beautiful summer's day.
Location: Etrembières (France)
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By boat to one of the most beautiful villages in France

From Geneva, you can explore one of the most beautiful villages in France comfortably by boat. Yvoire is located on the peninsula Presqu'île du Léman, which rises into Lake Geneva northeast of Geneva - on the French side. The medieval village is one of the most beautiful of its kind in France. In addition to a church from the 11th century and numerous historical buildings, Yvoire is worth visiting the Jardin des Cinq Sens, a magnificent botanical garden.
Place: Geneva
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Walk through the Parc des Bastions

In the heart of Geneva, below the old town and not far from the lake shore, the Parc des Bastions offers shade and relaxation, especially in summer. The park includes a tree-lined promenade and numerous monuments such as the world-famous Reformation Wall, the Palais Eynard and the old university building. Construction of the 65,000 square metre park began as early as the 18th century.
Location: Geneva
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Museum of Ethnography Geneva

The museum, which is over 100 years old, houses one of the largest folklore collections in Switzerland: 80,000 exhibits and a further 300,000 documents can be viewed in the new building constructed two years ago. Among other things, the permanent exhibition "Archive of human differences" is highly recommended. There you can learn how the various cultures have developed with and from each other throughout history.
Location: Geneva
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Geneva's broken chair

Next to the headquarters of the United Nations, on the Place des Nations, stands a very special and unique monument: a 12-metre high wooden chair, one of the four legs of which has broken off. The chair is meant to commemorate the victims of landmines. The monument was erected in 1997 by the artist Daniel Berset. Right next to the broken chair you can visit the Palace des Nations, an impressive monumental building from the early 20th century, which today houses the headquarters of the United Nations. Guided tours of the palace are offered.
Location: Geneva
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Russian Orthodox Church of Geneva

A few meters southeast of Geneva's old town is a magnificent Russian Orthodox church. The sacred building is one of the few of its kind in Switzerland. The so-called Kreuzerhöhungskathedrale was built between 1863 and 1866.
Place: Geneva
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Carouge GE

The town of Carouge, more or less intertwined with Geneva, looks back on a long tradition. The fact that it was once part of the Kingdom of Savoy can still be seen today in the town of Carouge with its 23,000 inhabitants: Its southern charm also stems from the fact that it was once designed by architects from Italy. From the city centre of geneva, you can easily reach Carouge. Stroll through the cosy alleys and visit the Eglise Sainte-Croix and the Place de l'Octroi.

Meyrin

Meyrin is a city of 25'000 inhabitants and is located just outside the city limits of Geneva. Meyrin is connected to the Geneva tram system. On the outskirts of Meyrin and right on the French border is CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), where interesting guided tours are offered to visitors.

Chancy

Chancy is a village at the farthest tip of the canton of Geneva and therefore also the westernmost village in Switzerland. The 1,700-people village is virtually surrounded by France.