The Cultural City of Geneva

Geneva is not only a business hub, but also a city at the heart of Europe, cosmopolitan and throbbing, which offers treasures such as its Old Town and its medieval architecture, the traces of its turbulent religious past, but also countless small restaurants which are to be found all over town, like a kaleidoscope of world cuisine.

Overview

  • Geneva – A City with a Global Reach but a Local Touch

    Green, clean and serene, Geneva’s small size belies its rich cultural diversity.
    By bicycle or on foot visit awe-inspiring cathedrals, the United Nations and Red Cross headquarters, swim in the famous lake at Pâquis Baths, stroll the Old Town or simply marvel at Jet D’eau, the iconic water jet that climbs above the sky line.

  • Museums and Galleries – A Cultural and Artistic Reward

    For centuries the crossroads of European religion, Geneva has always attracted a diverse cultural mix of artisans, craftmen and artists whose creative work is still on show at the city’s many galleries and museums. From classical fine art to conceptual contemporary – every taste and style is embraced.

  • Shopping - Retail Highs beneath Alpine Peaks

    Synonymous with high design jewelry, finely crafted watches and increasingly the best of European couture, beyond the hotel’s excellent boutiques, Geneva offers endless branded stores and one-off discoveries for both serious shoppers and those more impulsive consumers. Turn your money in to memories.

  • Sport

    Football, hockey and lake water sports are all easy to watch, and to take part even easier. Water ski, swim, play tennis, hike the Alps, snow board the slopes, cycle the tree-lined parks or learn a new martial art. The distinct seasons in Switzerland means year around activities to enjoy outdoors.

  • Nightlife

    Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva hosts the hottest bar, FloorTwo, and Java Club the hippest nightclub in the city. But to explore beyond …Carouge, a Mediterranean-style suburb has many good local bars and restaurants, La Sipe is a chic music bar for young fashionistas and uber-cool night club ByPass is perfect if you want to dance until dawn.

  • Getting Around

    Frequent, punctual buses, easy-to-find taxi or the Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva’s private limos and sports cars –all are convenient methods of getting around this compact city. A large network of cycle lanes combined with free summer time bike rental gives active guests the freedom to explore at their own pace.
    For any transport request please ask our Concierge.