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13 articles · Updated on 23 October 2026

What to do9 min readFree things to do in Geneva: museums, views, the lake, parks and eventsGeneva passes for the most expensive city in Europe, yet it is one of the most generous with free things: museums, the lake, parks, the Old Town, transport for hotel guests. What is really free, the false bargains, and the rare tickets that are worth their price.By Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to doGeneva in winter: ice rinks, hot baths, markets and skiing an hour awayBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to do
In Geneva, people swim in the lake, right in the city.
Swimming in Geneva: beaches, public baths and water quality, place by placeWhat to doVisiting the UN and the Palais des Nations in Geneva: booking, ID, pricesBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to doThe Fête de l'Escalade in Geneva: 2026 dates, procession, race and chocolate marmiteBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to doBoat trips on Lake Geneva from Geneva: Mouettes, CGN, cruises and stopoversBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to doVisiting CERN from Geneva: the Science Gateway, the Globe, guided tours and the closed tunnelBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to do
‘Skiing an hour from Geneva’ is one of the most oversold promises in the region.
Skiing from Geneva: the resorts you can reach in a day, journeys and lift passesWhat to doGeneva Christmas market: 2026 dates, location and what to eatBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to doThe Geneva Motor Show: where does it stand, and what is left at Palexpo?By Aurélie Chappuis · 23 October 2026What to doThe Bains des Pâquis in Geneva: swimming, winter fondue, sauna and opening timesBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to doThe Salève, Geneva's mountain: cable car, panorama, hikes and places to eatBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026What to do
Geneva is very easy to enjoy for free, and a few tickets are worth their price.
Things to do in Geneva: the activities worth your time, and the ones you can skip