# I LOVE SWITZERLAND

# Swiss gastronomy

## CHEESE FONDUE MOITIÉ-MOITIÉ

Cheese fondue is the typical Swiss dish. It is made of two types of cheese, Gruyère and Vacherin, and is served with bread cut into large cubes. It is a very popular dish in winter, especially after a long day of skiing and snowboarding!

## SWISS CHOCOLATE

Switzerland's reputation for chocolate is well established! It is one of the symbols of the country's quality throughout the world. No wonder Switzerland is ranking first in the world for chocolate consumption.

## THE PERCH FILLETS OF LAKE GENEVA

Perch is the most famous fish of Lake Geneva. Cooked in butter “à la meunière”, fried in a batter or accompanied by a light sauce, the perch fillet has become an essential dish in the Lake Geneva region.

The best way to enjoy them is on a sunny terrace by the lake.

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# GASTRONOMIC ACTIVITIES

#### Fondue cooking class

Come and discover the recipe of this Swiss dish. During this workshop, you will cook your own fondue yourself, which you will then enjoy in a friendly and warm atmosphere.

- How long? 1h30 (workshop, tasting, and dinner)
- How much? CHF 100 per person

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#### Fondue Tour - TukTuk

Don't just discover the fondue, experience it! This walk is not only a tasting, but a real experience allowing to (re) discover the most beautiful places of Geneva while savoring one of the best fondues.

- How long? 1h30
- How much? CHF 215/TukTuk (up to 4 persons) , fondue – CHF 26 per person

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## Where to eat the best fondue in Geneva?

In summer as in winter, fondue brings people together and delights all foodies.

Looking for the perfect place to indulge in fondue? Check out these recommendations:

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Les Armures

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L’Edelweiss

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Le Café du Soleil

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Les Bains des Pâquis

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Le Gruyérien

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La Pinte du Floris

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L’Auberge de Savièse

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La Cave Valaisanne

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Le Château d’If

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Le Perron

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Les Antiquaires

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Le Café Bon-Vin

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La Brasserie de l’Hôtel-de-Ville

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La Bourse

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Le Vieux Carouge

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# Chocolate-making workshops

#### Make your own swiss chocolate at la Bonbonnièr

Since taking over La Bonbonnière in 2017, Cédric Rahm and Yvan Loubet, the master chocolatiers and managers of the century-old chocolaterie were keen to pass on their passion even further by enabling everyone to discover more about chocolate design. The smell of melting chocolate, the sight of cocoa being transformed, the first flavors on the palate, the pleasure of creating with your hands… L’École du Chocolat was born to offer chocolate workshops for everyone in the center of Geneva.

- How long? 30 min – 3h
- How much? from CHF 25 per person

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#### Favarger chocolate workshop

Become a chocolatier at Favarger and craft your own personalized chocolate. Come and enjoy this artisanal activity from Monday to Sunday—no booking required!

- How long? 30 min
- How much? CHF 20 per person

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#### Procope’s Choco'Art: Sculpt Your Chocolate Bar

Experience Bean to Bar: discover the artisanal cocoa process, craft your own chocolates, and enjoy unique tastings. Workshops for all ages, with friends or as a team. A flavorful journey combining culture, creativity, and discovery!

- How long? 1h
- How much? from CHF 60 per person

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#### Chocolate Workshop at Philippe Pascoët

Tucked away in the arty Carouge district, Philippe Pascoet is an award-winning chocolatier who lures the sweet-toothed with his unusual confectionery. Locals visit for cocoa-rich pralines and truffles infused with fresh thyme, basil, star anis, tobacco, tea or saffron.

- How long? 1-2h
- How much? from CHF 40 per person

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#### Chocolate fondue workshop

Discover the art of chocolate fondue! Learn how to prepare it and enjoy a delicious tasting experience.

- How long? 30 to 45 minutes (workshop followed by tasting)
- How much? CHF 30.- per person, including a soft drink.

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#### Geneva Choco Pass
A wonderful way to explore the city while discovering the unique craftsmanship of local chocolatiers

2 types of Choco Pass:

- Discovery
  - Ideal pass for discovering Geneva chocolate, access to 5 partner chocolatiers, includes a 10 CHF voucher for adults, valid for 24 hours.
  - Price: 40 CHF (adult) and 10 CHF (child)
- Unlimited
  - Pass designed for chocolate enthusiasts, offering access to all partner chocolatiers, including a 20 CHF voucher for adults, valid for 48 hours.
  - Price: 75 CHF (adult) and 16 CHF (child)
- Distribution: Geneva Tourism, geneve.com

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# Activities

Chocolate Flavours Tour

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During the tour, your passionate guide will share with you the secrets of chocolate: from the origins to the manufacturing, covering as well the history of Swiss chocolate. You will also enjoy a visit of the picturesque old town and a boat ride from one bank to the other. Discovering the city’s best chocolatiers and tasting 11 different creations: pralines, truffles, gold medalist chocolate cakes and the chocolate marmite-breaking tradition… is also part of the tour.

- How long? 3h
- How much? Adult 99 CHF, child 69 CHF. A private tour requires 12+ participants, or can be privatized with fewer participants by paying the full tour price.

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Geneva Eat & Chill Tour

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A unique heritage located in the heart of international Geneva, near the Palais des Nations, to promote understanding of the history, current affairs and challenges of humanitarian action in Geneva, Switzerland and around the world.

- How long? 1-2h
- How much? Adult 200 CHF / Child 100 CHF / Group 800 CHF

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Guided Tour: Heritage and Wine in Geneva

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Interactive, fun and multi-sensory, this visit strikes the perfect balance between wine tasting and cultural and historical discoveries. An introduction to the world of oenology with tastings of Geneva grape varieties. This tour is aimed at anyone old enough to appreciate a historical journey through the Old Town, and eager to taste wines made with local grapes. The Heritage and Wine in Geneva tour is a true ode to joy!”

- How long? 2h30
- How much? Adult 79 CHF / Private guided tour 390 CHF

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Vineyard Hikes

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The longest and best vineyard walks in Switzerland are found in the Geneva region, so get your walking boots on and venture on one of the three itineraries below combining local wine growing with enjoying the lush vineyards and fresh air. What’s more – it’s FREE!

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Tuktuk Vineyard Tour

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Let yourself be surprised by the beauty of the Geneva vineyards!

Welo takes you on the paths of magnificent vineyards, with an assertive identity. You will discover a "plot" of our wine and cultural heritage. Local producers will be delighted to share their know-how with you and invite you to taste excellent local wines.

- How long? 3 -4 hours
- How much? From 380 CHF

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Boat Fishing Trip

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Enjoy some of the pleasures offered by Geneva Lake, the largest fresh water surface in Europe.

Private boat fishing trip on Lake Geneva with a fishing guide, to go out and catch Char, Fera, Perch, Pike and Lake Trout. An activity in nature to try out as soon as possible!

- How long? 3 -4 hours
- How much? From 380 CHF

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#### Geneva Food Guide
Dining in Geneva, from hidden local eateries to Michelin-starred restaurants.

- 60 addresses carefully selected by Sébastien Ripari, Geneva culinary guide
- Enjoy a unique variety of flavors with expert tips for an exceptional gastronomic experience
- Languages: French, English
- Price: free
- Available in print and digital versions (in French, English, and German)
- Distribution: Geneva Tourism, geneve.com

# Swiss watchmaking

Guided tour : Geneva, Home of Fine Watchmaking

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Experience Geneva through the lens of ancestral knowledge: fine watchmaking. Over the centuries, earning the city its international reputation today. Span every era to find out everything there is to know about this fascinating universe, which is both a symbol of sophistication and absolute precision. Among the famous flower clock and prestigious Rue du Rhône, you’ll also discover other hidden spots and lesser-known areas.

- How long? 2h
- How much? public visit: CHF 15 per person. Private guided tour: CHF 310

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Patek Philippe Museum

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Experience a journey through five centuries of watchmaking. Opened in 2001, the Patek Philippe museum gathers together the most prestigious creations of the brand’s master watchmakers as well as an extraordinary collection of watches, musical automata and enamel miniatures from the 16th to the 19th centuries from Geneva, Switzerland and Europe. The museum also houses a library entirely dedicated to horology and its related subjects.

- How long? 1-2h
- How much? Entrance: CHF 10, free with the City Pass . Free public guided tours , private tours available on request

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Frédérique Constant Manufacture Experience

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Born out of passion for refined watches, Frederique Constant not only offers exceptional, top-quality timepieces year after year, but also makes the realm of the horological industry more accessible to watch lovers and connoisseurs by opening the doors of their Geneva-based manufacture for visits and watchmaking workshops.

- How long? 1,5h for the manufacture tour; 3,5h for the watchmaking workshop
- How much? public visit: 15 CHF per person for the manufacture tour; 400 CHF per group (up to 5 participants) for the watchmaking workshop

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Step into the Shoes of a Master Watchmaker

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Discover the secrets of Swiss mechanical watchmaking in a fun and original way.

Discover the secrets of Swiss watchmaking in the heart of Geneva in a fun and original way.

Initium offers you a unique immersion into these two iconic crafts. Guided by a Master Watchmaker, you’ll unveil the mysteries of mechanical movements and take part in the meticulous disassembly and reassembly of a Swiss watch.

- How long? 3h
- How much? CHF 350 per person

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Watchmaking Tour of Geneva

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Tour the legendary places of Geneva watchmaking!

Come and discover Geneva watchmaking. Our guides will take you to the iconic watchmaking sights and monuments while explaining the culture and history throughout the ride.

A tailor-made course: The Flower Clock, the Wilsdorf Bridge and the view of the Rolex headquarters, the Longines Carillon, the Breguet Boutique, the Quai Guisan sundial, the Island Tower, the Forces Motrices building, the Public Clock of the University of Geneva, the Wall of the Reformers.

- How long? 1h30 (by taxi-bike and TukTuk), 2h (by bike)
- How much? taxi-bike: CHF 145 (up to 2 persons), TukTuk : CHF 214 (up to 4 persons), bike: CHF 72 per person

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Tour in the Heart of Watchmaking

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Welo takes you on a timeless journey. Travel around Geneva by eTukTuk to discover the history of watchmaking, culminating in a meeting with a watchmaker, Cédric Johner, in his workshop. Discover his expertise and his creations during a unique encounter, marked by the craftsmanship, passion and uniqueness of each of his creations!

- How long? 3h
- How much? Entrance: CHF 395 (up to 4 persons)

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Make Your Own Swiss Watch

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Open yourself up to an extraordinary experience in which time stands still, only to return to your wrist. The fascinating world of Swiss mechanical watchmaking is now at your fingertips, revealing its unsuspected secrets.

- How long? Half-day
- How much? From 1‘950 CHF

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#### GENEVA WATCHMAKING GUIDE
The essential guide to discovering the capital of “haute horlogerie”

- Co-written by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie and the Fondation Genève Tourisme & Congrès
- 175 pages covering everything you need to know about watchmaking: history, expertise, economy, must-see highlights, major annual events, experiences, and tourist routes
- Languages: bilingual French and English
- Price: CHF 30
- Distribution: Geneva Tourism, geneve.com

# Geneva events

Geneva Lux Festival

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The Geneva Lux Festival of Light transforms the city into a living tableau, with every street and square featuring poetic displays of light.

- Where ? Throughout the city
- When ? Mid-January

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Art Genève

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Art Genève brings together more than 80 galleries specialising in modern and contemporary art. The quality of the selected participants shaped a diverse parcours, driven by the singularity of the approaches and media represented, ranging from painting and video to sculpture and new digital forms.

- Where ? Palexpo, next to the airport
- When ? End of January

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Watches & Wonders Geneva

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From April 14 to 20, Geneva becomes the global capital of watchmaking with Watches and Wonders. While the trade fair itself also welcomes the public for two exclusive days this year, the vibrant "In the City" program invites everyone to immerse themselves in the world of fine watchmaking providing an exceptional chance to experience Swiss horology firsthand.

- Where ? Palexpo, next to the airport
- When ? 14-20 April 2026

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GemGenève

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GemGenève is the go-to event for lovers of precious stones, jewel collectors and jewellery industry professionals.

The friendly show with an intimate feel brings together all the players in the industry, including leading international dealers in Geneva for a cross-cutting event now recognised as a meeting-place for enthusiasts and experts from all over the world.

- Where ? Palexpo, next to the airport
- When ? 7-10 May 2026

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Watches & Wonders

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The Generali Genève Marathon is one of the finest marathons in Europe and one of the fastest in Switzerland.

- Where ? The Genevan countryside
- When ? 9-10 May 2026

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Gonet Geneva Open

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The most important tennis tournament in French-speaking Switzerland.

- Where ? Geneva tennis club
- When ? 16-23 May 2026

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Open Wine Cellar Days

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Winemakers open their doors and let people sample their wines. A lovely way to discover Geneva's vineyards and its producers.

- Where ? The Genevan countryside
- When ? 30 May 2026

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Nuits des Bains

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Several times a year, the Quartier des Bains district gives the public the chance to discover unique exhibitions put on by the different art galleries which has turned the night into a big hit with Genevans.

- Where? Quartier des Bains
- When? 4 times a year

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Bol d’Or du Léman

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A colourful spectacle and always packed with surprises, the Bol d'Or is Europe's biggest lake sailing Regatta.

- Where? On the lake, starts from Geneva
- When? 5-7 June 2026

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Music Festival

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The music festival is an international event that takes place on the summer solstice. In Geneva, music is celebrated in all its forms and brings together sounds and traditions from here and elsewhere.

- Where? Throughout the city
- When? 19 – 21 June 2026

Music in Summer

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The festival mixes heritages and musical currents through a generous and eclectic programming. About thirty concerts ranging from jazz, hip-hop, chamber opera, soul, classical recital

- Where? La Grange parc and L’Alhambra
- When? June – August 2026

Musical Dawns

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Every morning, a concert to see the dawn rising in front of the lake... A timeless festival. Since 2007, a new and original festival takes place at the Bains des Pâquis between 6am and 7am to greet the sun. Every morning, during 4 weeks, the public can discover music groups or shows.

- Where? Bains des Pâquis
- When? July 2026

CinéTransat

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CinéTransat is a free open air cinema that runs for 6 weeks each summer in a big lakeside park, with a joyful and easy-going atmosphere.

- Where? Parc de la Perle du lac
- When? July - August 2026

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Tour de France Femmes 2026

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The Grand Départ of the fifth edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will be held in Switzerland, beginning with the opening stage, a loop around Lausanne on Saturday, 1 August. Stage 2 will take the field from Aigle to Geneva.

It will be the second Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift beyond French borders, following the start of the 2024 edition in Rotterdam. The event will take place between August 1 and 9, 2026, with 9 stages on the schedule.

- Where? Quai du Mont-Blanc, Plaine de Plainpalais
- When? 2 – 3 August 2026

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Geneva Watch Days

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Geneva Watch Days offers total immersion into the world of watchmaking. Visitors and professionals enjoy a unique experience filled with exceptional encounters and exclusive moments.

- Where? Across Geneva
- When? 2-6 September 2026

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Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix

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One of the most spectacular sailing competitions in the world is back in Geneva for the second Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Geneva, framed by the iconic Jet d’Eau and Mont Blanc, F50 foiling catamarans will race at speeds approaching 100 km/h.

- Where? Lake Geneva
- When? 19-20 September 2026

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GPHG 2026

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Each autumn, the 90 timepieces nominated by the GPHG Academy, and subsequently the 20 award-winning watches, are presented during a series of exhibitions organized in Switzerland and around the world.

- Where? Musée d’Art et d’Histoire
- When? November 2026

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Escalade Race

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The most popular running event in Switzerland, which has been held every year since 1978 during the weekend preceding the traditional historical parade commemorating the Escalade.

- Where? In the old town
- When? 5 – 6 December 2026

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Escalade

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Offering a mix of processions, costumes and bonfires, come along and celebrate the Escalade. This historic festival blending tradition, humour and official commemoration brings all ages together.

- Where? In the old town
- When? 11 – 13 December 2026

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CHI de Genève

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The CHI de Genève, recognized as one of the most prestigious international equestrian competitions, welcomes the biggest names in equestrianism every year in a unique atmosphere.

- Where? Palexpo, next to the airport
- When? 9 – 13 December 2026

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Christmas Market

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Come and discover Noël au Quai, Geneva's most majestic Christmas market, a lovely stroll along the shores of Lake Geneva, decorated with Christmas lights and the famous Chalet à Fondue with its authentic Geneva fondue.

- Where ? Quai du Mont-Blanc
- When ? End of November – 24 December 2026

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Christmas Cup

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The world's largest cold water race!

The Christmas Cup, held since 1934, is a must-attend event for outstanding swimmers who throw themselves into the water on a polar morning in December.

- Where ? In Lake Geneva
- When ? End of December 2026

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# Day trips from Geneva

#### Glacier 3000

The Lake Geneva Region's highest excursion point, Glacier 3000 is located between Gstaad and Les Diablerets. The ride up on the cable car only takes 15 minutes and the vantage point offers a breathtaking view of the 3 best-known Alpine peaks : Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Jungfrau. Free activities at the summit: Peak walk by Tissot – the suspension bridge and glacier walk. Optional activities: toboggan run, snow bus and dogsled rides.

- How long? 9 hours 30 minutes
- How far? 2 hours

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#### Gruyères

There is no better temptation than chocolate smell ! A journey through the history, production and tasting of chocolate with a visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory. Admire breathtaking landscapes of Gruyères. At the top of the hill, take a deep breath of pure mountain air and listen to the cowbells in the pasturelands. A memorable day full of tasting and nice feelings.

- How long? 1 day
- How far? 2 hours

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#### Chillon Castle

Cross the drawbridge and step into one of the most iconic landmarks in Switzerland. Nestled in a spectacular setting between Lake Geneva and the Alps, Chillon Castle transports you to the time of the Dukes of Savoy where you can discover more than eight centuries of history.

- How long? 1-2 hours
- How far? 1,5 hour

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#### Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum, located in Lausanne, Switzerland, is home to the world's largest and most comprehensive Olympic collection. Immerse yourself in the exhibitions, take part in cultural and educational activities, experience the excitement of the Olympic Games. The flame is yours!

- How long? 1-2 hours
- How far? 40 minutes

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#### Lavaux

Visiting Lavaux with a qualified guide is a dramatic and inspiring experience. Leaving from typical little winegrowing villages, you make your way through sumptuous landscapes with a unique atmosphere, while learning what it is that makes this place so exceptional, and why it is listed as a World Heritage of Mankind site.

- How long? 2h
- How far? 1 hour

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