12 Things to do in Geneva, Switzerland

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Featuring many hidden secrets and less known places like Bains des Paquis, CERN, Chez Ma Cousine and tips for the Geneva Festivals.

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Geneva is one of those cities in Europe that absolutely blew my mind. Many boring travel guides are available these days for Geneva and are often all the same, that's why I dug deep into Geneva to bring you the best hidden spots.

Start your adventure in Geneva at Bains des Paquis especially on a sunny day. The whole city comes together to enjoy to pure waters of Lake Geneva and watch the live music during the Sunrise Festival at 6:00am every day.

Geneva is most famous for Jet d'Eau, the giant fountain in the middle of Lake Gevena and considered the most iconic fountain in the world. This 140 meters tall fountain can be seen from miles away while 500 liters of water blast through the air every second.

During the evening you can hangout at Bains des Paquis while you enjoy traditional Swiss cheese fondue and make friends with many locals.

Geneva also offers their popular summer festival hold on August 4th until August 14th and ends with a massive fireworks show.

My hidden secrets are lunch at Chez Ma Cousine, an afforable restaurant in the old town of Geneva and the budget no-name convenience store on the crossing of Rue de Zurich & Rue de Paquis.

Other places of interest are United Nations headquarters, the FREE bike rental shop called Geneveroule where you only have to provide a deposit to borrow a bike and last; you can actually see Mont Blanc from the Lake Geneva waterfront (unknown to many tourists).

Have a safe journey!

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[robertarisz]

I am also from Velsen and have worked in Geneva for 20 years. Good video and Bain de Paquis is also my top pick.
Geneva is indeed a very expensive city but you get used to local prices after a while. The thing is that some of the best things to do here are cheap or free. Walking along or swimming in Lac Leman is free, as are some of the museums. The scenery is super too.

[zelyaine]

We have watched several videos featuring food and tourism in Geneva, and this was by far the most authentic and least stupid/ridiculous one. Thanks and nice work!

[miraivanova]

A beautiful city with many parks and a clean lake! ☺👍💗

[despinaanatolia]

I'm going to study there at the university of geneva next year! this video made me happy :)))) sunrise festival sounds amazing

[emilidanielyan]

Sunrise FEstival is such a nice idea 🌞

[veganannie]

Would love to watch the sunrise... Stunning! ☀️

[mangatakeshi]

Sorry to be that person, born in Geneva. It's all great spots for a first time as tourists, but they are absolutely not "Hidden secrets". Please...the Jet d'Eau a secret spot ?...

Secret spots a more like:
- L'usine. Alternative place to enjoy a different night life (Drum n bass, rock, metal, dub, electro, etc), with "cheap beer" (around 5 swiss francs) for us, genevois.
- Going to a burlesque show at Palais Mascotte if you want some erotism and an authentic geneva place (but can be creepy sometimes)
- During summer, don't go by the lake enjoy festivals, it's for tourists. Go to the park "Parc des Bastions" during the music festival "La fête de la musique". Or try the "Street Food Festival" happening 3 times per year.
- Wednesday, saturday and sundays there is THE flea market at Plainpalais
- and more and more and more.

For the convenience store, it's not cheap... try to buy your alcohol and food at Denner for really cheap price, at Coop for better choice, or at the Cornavin train station shop "Drinks of the world", for a variety of selection from around the world (more pricy though). Every young ppl in Geneva are going to buy food or alcohol to a convenience store if it is a matter of SURVIVAL.

Cheers

[tetehl]

Wow me and my partner is going this Friday. We can't wait! 😍😍❤👏

[katerinapavlou]

FINALLY A VLOG ABOUT ACTIVITIES - thank you 💯☺️❣️

[jackhicks]

Thinking of going in December as a start to my solo travels. Can't wait

[TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[amandawithlov]

Thanks to your videos I was able to visit Grindelwald and it was the most AMAZING EXPERIENCE EVER!

[laxbro]

wish i could travel more, great vid as always

[aakashpungalia]

Your videos are really helpful thanks for sharing your experience

[cominlikeardcore]

excellent, survived in the most expensive city in Europe.
highly recommended.

[Alex-SuizO-]

Iam from Genève thx for your video !!!

[ben]

Great Video ! been subscribed for ages, would love to travel like you one day.

[eisenjeisen]

That beach looks great for me and my bride and thanks a lot for your tips.

[joshelguapo]

I'm thinking about getting my phd in at the University of Geneva. I'm definitely subscribing

[dejashu]

Aaah, so happy that I found your channel via your comment on my video! ADORE your videos - going to binge watch them and add a ton of countries to my bucket list <3