Things to Do in Genève

A lakeside park with the famous L'Horloge Fleurie — a working clock made from seasonal flowers. Benches and paths overlooking the lake and Mont Blanc.

🕐 Park open 24 hours. Flower Clock visible year-round.

💡 Picnic here on a clear day for the best free view of the Alps. The clock is replanted twice a year, so check the season for floral patterns.

The iconic 140-metre water fountain in Lake Geneva, visible from across the city. Best viewed from the lakeside promenade near the Jardin Anglais.

🕐 Daily, March–October: 10:00–23:00; November–February: 10:00–22:00 (weather permitting)

💡 Go at sunset for gold-lit spray. The water can drift, so stand upwind to avoid a soaking.

A tree-lined park with a giant indoor chess set (bring your own pieces) and a monumental stone wall commemorating Protestant Reformation leaders.

🕐 Park open 24 hours. Reformation Wall lit until 22:00.

💡 The giant chess boards are free to use but pieces are often scattered. Bring a book or just people-watch on a sunny weekday. The park's north end has a free public table tennis table.

Final resting place of many famous residents including writer Jorge Luis Borges. A serene, well-kept cemetery with notable sculptures and peaceful paths.

🕐 Daily, April–September: 07:30–18:00; October–March: 08:00–17:00.

💡 Borges' grave has a simple stone with engraved runes from Norse sagas. Free map at the entrance. Best in mid-afternoon when the light hits the trees.

Geneva's main fine arts museum with collections spanning archaeology, decorative arts, and paintings from the Middle Ages to modern. Permanent exhibits are free.

🕐 Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed Mondays.

💡 Free on the first Sunday of each month for all special exhibitions too. Otherwise, the permanent collection alone takes a good two hours. Arrive early to avoid coach groups.