The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Lakefront and cathedral
Geneva
- 1
Jet d’Eau
Geneva’s tall lake fountain, projecting a column of water from the harbour where Lake Geneva narrows into the Rhône. A visit is centred on water plume, lakefront views and harbour setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Geneva also connects it with the wider character of Geneva. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in landmark, viewpoint, heritage. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
St Pierre Cathedral
Geneva’s principal historic cathedral, combining Romanesque, Gothic and later elements above the old town. A visit is centred on Gothic interior, Calvin associations and archaeological site, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Geneva also connects it with the wider character of Geneva. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in religious, history, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
United Nations and Reformation
Geneva
- 1
Palais des Nations
The Geneva headquarters of the United Nations, built originally for the League of Nations in Ariana Park. A visit is centred on Assembly Hall, Council Chamber and Ariana Park, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Geneva also connects it with the wider character of Geneva. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in history, architecture, politics. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Reformation Wall
A monumental wall in Parc des Bastions commemorating leading figures and events of the Protestant Reformation. A visit is centred on central reformer statues, historic reliefs and Parc des Bastions setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Geneva also connects it with the wider character of Geneva. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in monument, history, heritage. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
CERN and horology
Geneva
- 1
CERN Science Gateway
A public science centre at CERN introducing particle physics, accelerators and the laboratory’s international research. A visit is centred on particle physics exhibitions, accelerator interpretation and Renzo Piano buildings, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Meyrin also connects it with the wider character of Geneva. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in science, museum, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 150 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Patek Philippe Museum
A horology museum displaying historic watches, enamels and the development of Geneva watchmaking. A visit is centred on antique watches, Geneva enamels and Patek Philippe collection, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Geneva also connects it with the wider character of Geneva. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in museum, craft, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.