Geneva event weekends: what to do between sessions

International city on its lake, with the Jet d'Eau, the old town and Mont Blanc 1 hour away.

Events we cover in Geneva

Arriving

Geneva airport (GVA) is 7 minutes by train from Cornavin; a free transport ticket is available at baggage claim.

Where to stay

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Ibis Genève Centre Nations
• Mid-range: Hotel Bristol Geneva
• Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues

Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Tours

Where to eat

• Café du Soleil Fondue
• Bains des Pâquis Lakeside café and fondue in winter
• Plainpalais market Flea and food market

With kids

• Natural History Museum (free).

Rainy-day backups

• Patek Philippe Museum.
• Red Cross Museum.

Free things to do

• Jet d'Eau and the lake promenade.
• Old town and St Pierre Cathedral.

Getting around

• Free Geneva Transport Card for hotel guests.