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 Local Tourism Notes for Geneva, Switzerland

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The staff at most tourist offices speak English. They are usually very helpful with all tourism questions as well as questions on public transport and more. If you're in need of some help, they're always worth asking.

Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on their area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. If you want to know about fairs, markets, concerts and other events in your area the Tourist Office is bound to have information, brochures and flyers.

To find listings of all local tourist offices in Geneva, neighbouring France and the cantons of Vaud, Neuchâtel and Jura:
Geneva Airport Contacts
To find out about the airports serving the Geneva region and neighbouring France, flight information, access or lost luggage: To find out about airlines flying to the region:
Where To Stay

From the luxury five star hotels to self-catering holiday accommodation directly on the shores of the lakes, you can find out about various types of accommodation available to you in Geneva, neighbouring France and the cantons of Vaud, Neuchâtel and Jura:

Days Out in the Geneva region

There is a great variety of places to visit.

Geneva For Children

There are a number of activities for children in the region of Geneva: amusement parks, theme parks and water parks. 

Tourist Attractions

Geneva's Lakefront and Water Fountain: Geneva has a number of beaches on it's lake front and boat cruises around the lake are possible Geneva's water fountain has become the symbol of Geneva. The 140m water column is lit up in the evening and on a clear day you can see the Mont Blanc.

The English Garden: One of Geneva's liveliest parks, the English Garden is also the location of the famous Flower Clock. This symbol of the Geneva watch industry is a combination of technology and floral art. The seconds-hand of the clock is the largest in the world measuring over 2.5 metres.

United Nations Building: Headquarters of the United Nations since 1946 it is now the second most important centre of the United Nations after New York. Over 25,000 delegates meet here ever year to negotiate for world peace and many works of art and gifts are on display. The United Nations Building is on Avenue de la Paix.

The Salève

This mini-mountain is the closest mountain to the city and offers views of Geneva and the Mont Blanc. There are many activities for day-trippers including hiking and paragliding. The summit of the Salève is accessible by foot or by cable car (Téléphérique de Salève). The Salève is situated across the French border so passports are necessary. 

  • For information Tel: +33 (0)4 50 39 86 86.
Regional Tourist Offices

Regional tourism authorities have comprehensive websites in English providing much useful information. 

The main Tourist Offices are:

  • Geneva Tourist Office
    At: 18 rue du Mont-Blanc, 1211 Geneva.
    Tel: +41 (0)22 909 70 00
    Website
  • Lausanne Tourist Office
    At: 2 Avenue de Rhodanie, 1000 Lausanne
    Tel: +41 (0)21 613 73 73
    Fax: +41 (0)21 616 86 47
    Website
  • Montreux Tourist Office
    At: 5, rue de Théâtre, 1820 Montreux
    Tel: +41 (0)84 886 84 84
    Fax: +41 (0)21 962 84 86
    Website
  • Neuchâtel Tourist Office
    At: Hôtel des Postes, 2001 Neuchâtel
    Tel: +41 (0)32 889 68 90
    Fax: +41 (0)32 889 62 96
    Website
  • Pays de Gex Tourist Office (Ain)
    At    : Square jean Clerc, 01174 Gex
    Tel: +33 (0)4 50 41 53 85
    Fax: +33 (0)4 50 41 81 00
    Website
  • Haute-Savoie (74)
    At: 1 Avenue d'Albigny, 74041 Annecy
    Tel: 04 50 33 50 00
    Fax: 04 50 45 23 30
    Website
Selected tourism websites