Your local guide to Geneva

Thomas Kernen: Lake Geneva / Lac Léman / Genfersee is a lake in Switzerland and France. It is the largest Alpine lake in Europe.

InterContinental Geneva: take a photo behind it, from the lakeshore! Observe lake bottom's water, free of waste, showing its sand. Give a moment to the lake´s birds.

Thomas Kernen: Geneva's "L'horloge fleurie" was created in 1955 as a symbol of the city's clockmakers and dedication to nature. Usually, around 6500 flowers and shrubs are used as decoration for this clock.

Thomas Kernen: The Old Town is the heart of the historical part of Geneva. It is situated on the hill on the left bank and has the St Peter's Cathedral at the highest part.

Thomas Kernen: Built between 1929 and 1936 for the Société des Nations, the Palais des Nations became the headquarters of the United Nations in 1946.

InterContinental Geneva: The castle dominating the centre of the park was built around the year 1750 and has now become a restaurant of high repute.It is surrounded by shrubbery of all kinds: alpine and perennial plants.

Thomas Kernen: This park contains the Roseraie du Parc de la Grange which was built in 1944 and has been the site of an International Rose Trials since 1947

Thomas Kernen: Since 1904, the 28 hectares offer an ideal setting for either a simple stroll or for learning. The Botanical Gardens consist of a collection of 16,000 plant species from all over the world.

Thomas Kernen: Charles d’Este-Guelph, Duke of Brunswick, specified to build “a mausoleum in an eminent and worthy location". The monument is an exact replica of the Scaligeri family tomb in Verona, Italy

Thomas Kernen: Inaugurated in 1879, the Grand Theatre had been the focal point of musical life in Geneva where the greatest composers came to have their works performed.

Thomas Kernen: Sir Barton, Consul in Geneva of Queen Victoria decided to construct a concert hall: a beautiful building seating 1,850, with exceptional acoustics and decorated in pure Rococo style.

DMG: Celebrating its centennial in 2010 , this museum is the place in Geneva to see archaeological artifacts, fine art and applied arts (furniture, objects). Read more.

Thomas Kernen: One of the oldest houses in Geneva. Now turned into a museum about the history of the city

Thomas Kernen: The wall covers 450 years in the history of Protestantism

Thomas Kernen: For over half a millennium, the Town Hall has been the political heart of Geneva.Still today, the government of the Republic and Canton of Geneva meets within these walls of which the Tour Baudet (1

Thomas Kernen: The main bridge in Geneva linking both banks. There is a special path for pedestrians too

Thomas Kernen: In April 1919, the League of Nations was established in Geneva and the following year, its Secretary General moved into this former hotel, which was to be renamed “Palais Wilson” in 1924.

Philippe Laville: If you're in park Bastion you definitely should try to play a giant chess game !... although the people around won't let you play without giving you advice every turn :-S

WorldSoccerShop: By far the stadium with the biggest capacity in the Swiss Challenge League.

Thomas Kernen: Home to the International Geneva Motor Show and many other events

Lapy Lou: very convenient place to watch movie as from 6pm free 3hours car park, no worries if it's raining or cold :-)Large choice 14 screens.

Thomas Kernen: The main high-end shopping street in Geneva with all the top brands and labels

Thomas Kernen: One of the 3 famous department stores in Geneva

Thomas Kernen: Nice restaurant on the top floor with a good view of the city

Thomas Kernen: Geneva's own high end department store

Thomas Kernen: For children of all ages

Frederik Van Lierde: Brasserie Lipp is the best place for Oysters, Lobster, Seafood, but also great meat. The style is a typical French Brasserie and during winter there is a beautiful winter garden. Just great to have di Read more.

Thomas Kernen: One of the best fondue locations in the city. Even Bill Clinton came here for his.

Thomas Kernen: The birthplace of the Café de Paris sauce

Thomas Kernen: Paris Buddha Bar franchise in Geneva

Jerry Wagner: Great place to hang out on a week-end near the lake! You pay 2 CHF to enter and also have a "buvette" where you can eat something (plat du jour) is always good

Thomas Kernen: Mercredi, samedi, premier dimanche du moisWednesday, Saturday an first Sunday of the monthHiver/winter: 6h30 - 17h30Eté/Summer: 6h30 - 18h30

Thomas Kernen: Cozy and relaxed for evening drinks or Sunday brunch

Sari Makkonen: One of the most spacious parks in Geneva. Great for Sunday picnics!

Thomas Kernen: If you can ask for the table in the kitchen. It is a unique dining experience.

David Sadigh: Trendy pizzeria with great & friendly service all day long (for pizzas) - great penne alla sciciliana + ice creams - go there if you like crowded place

DMG: The Geneva boutique of this well-known Parisian tea salon. Try the caramel au beurre salé (caramel with salted butter) and chocolate amer (bitter chocolate) macarons. Read more.

Thomas Kernen: The original burger joint in Geneva

Guillaume Bardon: One of the chill'est places in geneva, have a beer, sit by the lake enjoy the sun and just BE! Just love the spot!

Jean-Pierre Albert: Hippie burger is veggielicious - vegetarian burger!

Yannis Jaquet: Try the Smokey Big Cheese and Bacon

Thomas Kernen: The island facing Place Bel-Air and its bridge spanning the two banks, was a strategic point and Julius Caesar himself came to Geneva in 58 BC and had the bridge destroyed.

DMG: Geneva’s primary modern and contemporary art museum. Worth visiting at least once to see L'Appartement and the art displays in L’Escalier. Read more.

Selina: Some of the best pizza's in town! The service is quick and friendly and the place is cozy and very popular. Haven't tried the pasta, but this is suppose to be really yummy too!

Thomas Kernen: If the weather is good, book a table outside and enjoy the lovely view over the lake

WTO Publications: Visit the WTO Bookshop at the Centre William Rappard Read more.

DMG: Well-curated and thought-provoking. Worth visiting for the compelling multimedia displays of humanitarian efforts during times of war and natural disasters. Read more.

Andrew Short: Home of the world wide web

Jing W: the best wine bar in town!!! cozy ambience with very good white wine!!!