4-Day Adventure in Geneva: Exploring Culture, Nature, and History

Pedro Henrique Gunha Basilio

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Geneva, Switzerland. Discover breathtaking views from Téléphérique du Salève, relax at Baby-Plage, and admire the stunning Russian Orthodox Church. Immerse yourself in history at St Pierre Cathedral and the Reformation Wall - Paul Landowski. Dive into nature at Genève-Plage, explore the fascinating Muséum d'histoire naturelle, and take a leisurely stroll along Promenade de la Treille. Marvel at the iconic Brunswick Monument and the symbolic Broken Chair. Indulge in art and culture at Musée Ariana. Visit the prestigious Palais des Nations and the United Nations Office at Geneva. Experience the beauty of Viaduc de la Jonction and the charm of Parc aux animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie. Explore the humanitarian side at the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. End your adventure with a visit to Park Evaux and the renowned CERN.

Trip to Geneva

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$ 7

Cable cars reach an altitude of 1,100 meters at this historic mountain station with an observatory.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Small sand beach on Lake Geneva, open to the public, with a playground, toilets & showers.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Built in 1866, this grand building features multiple gilded onion domes & striped arches.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Cathedral most famous as the adopted home church of Protestant Reformation leader John Calvin.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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This stone wall monument honors the Protestant Reformation & its founders, including John Calvin.

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

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Free

Day 2

$25

$ 7

This green park on the banks of Lake Geneva features a large swimming pool & a restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Museum with displays on the Earth & human history, regional flora & fauna, plus science exhibitions.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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This popular, elevated promenade boasts one of the longest benches in the world & scenic city views.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Landmark Neo-Gothic monument in honor of 19th-century duke, with adjacent park & water views.

12:30 PM - 12:40 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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This 12m wooden sculpture of a broken chair serves to protest cluster bombs & land mines.

1:10 PM - 1:20 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Grand, neoclassical museum with a collection of 25,000 glass & ceramic items, plus an airy cafe.

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM

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$13

Day 3

$25

$ 4

United Nations office complex set in a park near the lake, with tours in many languages.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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Home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, with tours in 15+ languages, including Council Chamber.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Completed in 1945, this viaduct carries 2 railway tracks & a footpath over the confluence.

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:40 PM - 2:10 PM

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Free

Day 4

$13

$ 7

International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

Permanent exhibition highlighting the ongoing humanitarian work of the Red Cross & Red Crescent.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

19 - 23 min

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Green space with rides for kids, grill pits & picnic tables, plus facilities for soccer & tennis.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $86 In total

Activities & Food:$63

Transport:$23