Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Geneva, Canton of Geneva

September 4, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

The shores of Lake Geneva have attracted visitors and invaders for millennia. The cheerful city of Geneva sits on the lake's western shore, lofty snowcapped peaks creating a gorgeous backdrop on all sides. The city is perfect for exploring on foot; rent a bike to venture further. The top of any itinerary should be visits to Geneva's lakefront and its famed water fountain, the Flower Clock in the English Garden, St. Peter's Cathedral, Reformation Wall, Place Neuve and the birthplace of the U.N.
Restaurants in Geneva

1. Centre Geneve de Vol Libre – Paradelta

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5.0 based on 135 reviews

Centre Geneve de Vol Libre – Paradelta

Enjoy the amazing tandem flight experience above Geneva and its lake with the view of Mont-Blanc. Everybody can try this safe and fun adventure with our certified and experienced paragliding instructors, between March to October everydays.

2. Parapark Geneve Escape Game

boulevard de la Cluse 105, Geneva 1205 Switzerland +41 78 908 79 01 [email protected] http://geneve.parapark.ch
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5.0 based on 230 reviews

Parapark Geneve Escape Game

Parapark escape the room game is a fun, interactive game located in the heart of Geneva. The rooms might look ordinary but do not let the first impression fool you, everything is part of a mystery puzzle. Will you and your team find all the clues, solve all the enigmas and escape within 60 minutes? Our quests are exciting adventures that challenge each individual, but are designed in such a way that you must cooperate with your teammates to escape. Games are for groups of 2 to 5 people. The game itself takes maximum 60 minutes, but since we are also big fans of enigmas, we hope you will stay a little longer to play with some of our minigames or brainteasers. Online reservation is required prior to the game and only cash payment is possible.

Reviewed By Danielkins - Geneva, Switzerland

Excellent experience!!! I've done a few Escape Rooms and this was by far the best experience I've ever had doing one. The owner and host of the room obviously loves what he does and his enthusiasm is contagious and he creates the perfect atmosphere for people to engage and enjoy the experience. He has several different rooms and would recommend it to anyone from first timers to advanced enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to going back and trying out the other rooms. Thank you Parapark.

3. Trip Trap Escape

Gravel path 6, Geneva 1227 Switzerland +41 22 345 05 15 [email protected] http://www.triptrapescape.ch
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5.0 based on 1,296 reviews

Trip Trap Escape

Trip Trap is a collaborative escape game. Slip into the shoes of an adventurer and regain your freedom in 60 minutes, not one minute more. To have a chance to get away, you will have to be curious, imaginative, daring for the puzzles are challenging and the clock is ticking...

Reviewed By Travel0rus - Pretoria, South Africa

Did the voodoo room and without a doubt the best escape room we have ever done. Be warned, it’s really difficult... It spreads over a couple of rooms and the gadgets were really well planned and unique. We didn’t escape but loved every moment!!

4. Timescape Escape Game

rue de Montbrillant 12, Geneva 1201 Switzerland +41 22 940 00 01 [email protected] http://www.timescape.ch
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5.0 based on 367 reviews

Timescape Escape Game

Timescape is a live escape room. We will take you on a journey with your most artful companions. Sent back in Time, you will only have 60 minutes to solve all its mysteries. Will you be able to come back safe and sound ?

Reviewed By _minstrel123_ - Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France

We played The Lotus Trap. It was super fun and we loved it! Can't wait to try the other room they have.

5. Lost N' Scape Escape Game

avenue Blanc 49 4eme Etage, Geneva 1202 Switzerland +41 22 777 05 50 [email protected] http://lostnscape.ch/
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5.0 based on 193 reviews

Lost N' Scape Escape Game

Reviewed By 918melaniey - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Went to the Van Gogh escape room for my daughter’s 10th birthday with 4 of her friends. Everyone had a really good time. It’s very well organized and the person running it was really nice, helpful and encouraging. The room’s difficult - even with quite a lot of clues we didn’t manage to compete the task, though we got close! The clue’s were very good, we should just have asked for more and earlier with the kids. The girls all had a great time and were super-engaged, the hour flew by. Would be great for teenagers or adults too. Highly recommend!

6. Collections Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient

rue Munier-Romilly 8, Geneva 1206 Switzerland +41 22 704 32 82 [email protected] http://www.fondation-baur.ch/
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Collections Baur, Musee des Arts d’Extreme-Orient

An internationally renowned collection of Chinese and Japanese artwork.

Reviewed By JudeG139

If you love porcelain, rock crystal and small decorative objects like me, then you will love The Bauer. Tucked away in a rarified neighborhood, this former townhouse cum museum is a very quiet space to see some prime examples of Chinese and Japanese decorative objects. No photos permitted but very scholarly with knowledgable staff.

7. Maison Tavel

rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 6, Geneva 1204 Switzerland +41 22 418 37 00 [email protected] http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/lieux-dexposition/maison-tavel/?fb_locale=en_GB
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4.5 based on 443 reviews

Maison Tavel

This historic building, the foundations of which date back to the 12th century, houses a museum that documents the history of the city.

Reviewed By 588phis - Bangkok, Thailand

This is a free museum highlighting the history of Geneva. The 3D model of the city on the top floor was fascinating. Do not miss it.

8. Parc La Grange

Avenue William-Favre 1, Geneva 1207 Switzerland http://www.ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/parcs-jardins-plages-bains-publics/parc-grange/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 419 reviews

Parc La Grange

Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom

A lovely park & a great way to spend an afternoon during the summer. My interest was the famous tennis Club, where I visited back in 1984. Still there but cannot enter. There is a Hotel/restaurant in the Park too. To get back to the town, walk further up & take the Bavette- fantastic1

9. MEG Musee d’ethnographie de Geneve

boulevard Carl-Vogt 65, Geneva 1205 Switzerland +41 22 418 45 50 [email protected] http://www.ville-ge.ch/meg/
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

MEG Musee d’ethnographie de Geneve

Reviewed By suemike_12 - Geneva, Switzerland

The modern museum is well organised and easy to use iPad are offered in various languages to aid navigation around the exhibition. Although heavily weighing on the Brothers Grimm stories it's still a learning experience well presented and with fun dressing up stuff for the kids. Some good video footage too from the 1930s and we learnt about using these tales for propaganda too. The permanent exhibition is well worth spending some time on. There are cloakrooms, toilets, lifts and a pleasant coffee shop.

10. Pointe de la Jonction

sentier des Saules 3, Geneva 1205 Switzerland +41 22 418 29 00 http://www.ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/parcs-jardins-plages-bains-publics/pointe-jonction/
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Pointe de la Jonction

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