A family weekend in Geneva

Aside from its museums, the city offers a wealth of unique activities. The Choco Pass, for example, takes you on a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-like journey to the greatest chocolate manufacturers for a mouth-watering tasting tour. In another setting, the Escape Game at Parc des Bastions will awaken your inner Sherlock Holmes as you work your way through the city’s fascinating history. More traditional, but just as fun, the Mini Train meanders through the narrow streets of the Old Town and along the lake for a historical tour full of wonders.

And then there are the cultural events that keep the city buzzing throughout the year! Film, music, dance or theatre festivals, there’s something for all tastes and all ages: animated films at Animatou in autumn; open-air concerts in Parc La Grange with Musique en Été and open-air films at the Ciné-transat Festival in the summer and dance, theatre or cultural brunches to enjoy with the family at Antigel in winter. Geneva articulates culture in all its forms and in all seasons!

The city also has a number of libraries and theatres, such as the Théâtre des Marionnettes and Am Stram Gram, which welcome curious families in search of wonder. There are also many cinemas in Geneva that feature films that are almost always in their original language. Don’t forget to check the events calendar before your stay!

Finally, why not end this holiday on a gentle and relaxing note at the Bains Bleus, whose hammams, spas, jacuzzis and other hot baths, ideally placed on the lake’s edge, welcome families with children (from 3 years old) on Sunday mornings in particular (don’t forget to book in advance!). The view of the harbour and the blue skies from the huge, heated swimming pool on the roof will undoubtedly remain engraved in your memory and that of your whole family!