What's Geneva Old Town like?
In Geneva Old Town, you may want to appreciate the historical sites and shops. The neighbourhood features views of the lake. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Chapel of the Maccabees. There's plenty more to see, including Place du Bourg-de-Four and Bastions Park.
How to get to Geneva Old Town
Flying to:
- Geneva International Airport (GVA), 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Geneva Old Town
Things to see and do in and around Geneva Old Town
What to see in Geneva Old Town
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral
- Place du Bourg-de-Four
- Bastions Park
- Chapel of the Maccabees
- Tavel House History Museum
Things to do in Geneva Old Town
- City Center Shopping Area
- International Museum of the Reformation
- Espace Rousseau
- Barbier-Mueller Archeology Museum
Other popular Geneva Old Town attractions
- Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral
- Calvin Auditory
- Old Arsenal
- Treille Promenade
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 2°C)
- Rainiest months: June, May, December, August (average 188 mm of rainfall)
