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Genf

Stadt · Kanton Genf, 🇨🇭 Schweiz
Bevölkerung 209.061
Fläche 18 km²
Zeitzone Europe/Zurich
Offizielle Website www.geneve.ch
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Geneva Essentials

Geneva's landscape is defined by the 140-meter Jet d'Eau and the historic Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, where John Calvin once preached. The city serves as a global diplomatic hub, housing the Palace of Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. Along the lakefront, the English Garden features the intricate Flower Clock, while the Patek Philippe Museum showcases centuries of horological mastery. The Old Town’s cobblestone streets lead to the Reformation Wall and Maison Tavel, the city's oldest private residence.

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Geneva's Highlights

Geneva’s heritage is defined by its role as the 'Protestant Rome' and its global humanitarian influence. This collection spans from the medieval Maison Tavel and the 4th-century archaeological remains under St. Pierre Cathedral to the world-renowned Patek Philippe Museum. Key landmarks include the Reformation Wall in Bastion Park, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, and the ceramics collection at Musée Ariana. Lakeside parks like the English Garden and Rousseau Island provide central green spaces near the city's historical core.

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Quiet Gardens & Memorials

Geneva’s quieter corners offer a blend of natural beauty and historical depth. This collection features the sprawling Conservatory and Botanical Garden and Rousseau Island, a tranquil bird sanctuary in the Rhone River. Discover the monumental Reformer's Wall and the Niton Rocks, glacial erratics used as Switzerland's elevation reference point. The list also highlights the Cimetière des Rois, where simple markers honor significant figures including theologian John Calvin, psychologist Jean Piaget, composer Alberto Ginastera, and writer Grisélidis Réal.

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Museums & Galleries

Geneva’s cultural institutions span fine arts, humanitarian history, and the precision of Swiss horology. The city's intellectual heritage is preserved at the International Museum of the Reformation and the House of Rousseau, while antiquity is explored at the Archaeological Site beneath St. Pierre Cathedral. The Patek Philippe Museum showcases five centuries of watchmaking, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum details global humanitarian efforts. From contemporary works at MAMCO to the vast ethnographic collections at MEG, these museums reflect Geneva's international influence and scientific legacy.

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Sacred Sites & Historic Churches

Geneva's religious landscape reflects centuries of shifting faiths and architectural styles. This selection highlights St. Pierre Cathedral, a landmark of the Reformation, alongside the Calvin Auditory where John Calvin taught. Visit Saint Germain Church to see a 5th-century altar fragment, or experience the renowned acoustics of the Fusterie Temple. The collection is rounded out by the Russian Church, a striking example of Orthodox heritage. From ancient archaeological foundations to monumental Protestant and Orthodox structures, these sites represent the city’s complex spiritual history.

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Geneva's Parks & Gardens

Geneva offers a diverse collection of green spaces, ranging from the 28-hectare Conservatory and Botanical Garden to the historical Parc des Bastions, home to the Reformation Wall. Visitors can explore the extensive rose gardens of Parc La Grange, the lakeside views along Quai du Mont-Blanc, and the iconic Flower Clock in the English Garden. The city’s landscape also includes specialized areas like the bird sanctuary on Rousseau Island and the wooded animal park of Bois de la Bâtie.

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Geneva's essential first-time walk: starting at the Reformers' Wall in Bastions Park, up through the cafés of Bourg-de-Four to the cathedral where Calvin preached, past the city's oldest house and its medieval Molard Tower, down through the Old Town to the Rhône's island tower, then along the water to the Flower Clock and the iconic Jet d'Eau fountain. In about 100 minutes and under 4 kilometres, this loop covers the handful of sights every Geneva visitor should see. Starts at Place Neuve, a major tram and bus hub.

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Klima & beste Reisezeit

Beste Reisezeit: Juli, August, September

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Typisches Wetter im Januar

Schlecht
  • 5° (gefühlt 2°) · Extreme -11°–11°
  • -1° nachts
  • 14 Regentage
  • 6 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im Februar

Schlecht
  • 6° (gefühlt 4°) · Extreme -11°–13°
  • -1° nachts
  • 11 Regentage
  • 7 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im März

Schlecht
  • 10° (gefühlt 8°) · Extreme -4°–18°
  • 2° nachts
  • 16 Regentage
  • 6 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im April

Mäßig
  • 14° (gefühlt 13°) · Extreme 0°–21°
  • 5° nachts
  • 16 Regentage
  • 6 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im Mai

Gut
  • 18° · Extreme 5°–25°
  • 9° nachts
  • 18 Regentage
  • 6 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im Juni

Gut
  • 22° (gefühlt 23°) · Extreme 8°–28°
  • 13° nachts
  • 15 Regentage
  • 8 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im Juli

Sehr gut
  • 24° (gefühlt 26°) · Extreme 11°–30°
  • 15° nachts
  • 12 Regentage
  • 12 Sonnentage
  • Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im August

Sehr gut
  • 25° (gefühlt 27°) · Extreme 11°–31°
  • 16° nachts
  • 10 Regentage
  • 14 Sonnentage
  • Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im September

Sehr gut
  • 21° (gefühlt 23°) · Extreme 7°–28°
  • 13° nachts
  • 12 Regentage
  • 9 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im Oktober

Gut
  • 16° · Extreme 1°–23°
  • 8° nachts
  • 13 Regentage
  • 7 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im November

Schlecht
  • 10° (gefühlt 8°) · Extreme -7°–17°
  • 2° nachts
  • 15 Regentage
  • 5 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Typisches Wetter im Dezember

Schlecht
  • 5° (gefühlt 2°) · Extreme -13°–11°
  • -2° nachts
  • 13 Regentage
  • 7 Sonnentage
  • Trockene Luft
  • Windstill

Klimadaten: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Praktische Informationen

Währung
Schweizer Franken CHF CHF · Kartenzahlung · Weitgehend akzeptiert
Notrufnummern
112
Stromnetz
Steckertyp C / Steckertyp J
230 V · 50 Hz
Sprachen
Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch, Rätoromanisch
Leitungswasser
Trinkbar
Fahrseite
Rechtsverkehr
Telefonvorwahl
+41
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