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Geneva, Switzerland's second-largest city, sits where the Rhône flows out of Lake Geneva and hosts the United Nations Office at Geneva along with many other international organizations. You can trace the footsteps of reformer John Calvin while soaking in the atmosphere of this international city.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Geneva
Gateway airport
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Zurich
Sights covered
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St. Pierre Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

St. Pierre Cathedral

Geneva's foremost Protestant church, known as the place where the reformer John Calvin regularly preached. Inside, the chair he once used still remains, letting visitors sense its history.

Reformation Wall

Heritage & monuments

Reformation Wall

A large monument in Geneva, Switzerland, featuring statues and reliefs depicting the key figures, events, and documents of the Reformation. Walking along the wall offers a great overview of Reformation history at a glance.

Museum of Art and History Geneva

Museums & galleries

Museum of Art and History Geneva

This is the largest art museum in Geneva, Switzerland. It's a great place to take your time enjoying a wide range of artworks.

Natural History Museum of Geneva

Museums & galleries

Natural History Museum of Geneva

Located in Geneva, this is Switzerland's largest natural history museum and one of the largest in Europe. Its four floors display some 15 million animal and mineral specimens.

Musée Ariana

Museums & galleries

Musée Ariana

A museum in Geneva dedicated to ceramics and glass art. It holds about 20,000 glass and ceramic works spanning 1,200 years, a collection unique in Switzerland.

Salève

Nature

Salève

This mountain rises near Geneva and is known as the "Balcony of Geneva" for its stunning views. From the summit, you can take in the whole of Geneva at a glance.

Grand Théâtre de Genève

Culture & venues

Grand Théâtre de Genève

The Grand Théâtre de Genève is an opera house in Geneva, Switzerland. It's a place to enjoy opera performances on a classic stage.

Bodmer Foundation

Museums & galleries

Bodmer Foundation

A library and museum in Cologny, near Geneva, home to valuable manuscripts and rare books. It's well worth a visit for travelers interested in books and historical documents.

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