Parks and gardens in Geneva

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.

Geneva's Parks & Gardens — Map

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Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva

The Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the city of Geneva is a museum and an institution of the City of Geneva.

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Bastion Park

Historical park featuring the Reformation Wall monument, giant outdoor chessboards, and the Palais Eynard. It was the original site of the University of Geneva.

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English Garden

The Jardin anglais is an urban park in Geneva, Switzerland, situated at the location of an ancient harbor and a wood.

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Quai du Mont-Blanc

A lakeside promenade named after its great views of Mont Blanc. Flower gardens and statues - a great place to relax.

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Flower clock

L'horloge fleurie, or the flower clock, is an outdoor flower clock located on the western side of Jardin Anglais park in Geneva,…

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Rousseau Island

The Île Rousseau is an island and park in Geneva, situated in the middle of the Rhone.

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Parc La Grange

The Parc La Grange is an urban park in the city of Geneva, Switzerland.

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Parc des Eaux Vives

The Parc des Eaux Vives is a park situated at the Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva with a surface area of 45,000 m2.

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Parc Bertrand

An 11-hectare garden in the Champel neighborhood featuring century-old sequoias, a seasonal paddling pool, and a colonial-style villa.

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Park Baud-Bovy

Public garden located in the Plainpalais district near the University of Geneva's Uni Mail building.

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Parc Chuit

Public garden in the Petit-Lancy district of Lancy, providing green space and walking paths within a residential area.

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Bois de la Bâtie

Wooded hill overlooking the Jonction district where the Arve and Rhone rivers meet. It features an animal park and extensive forest trails.

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