With no less than twelve starred establishments, Geneva has turned into a true destination for haute cuisine and features exceptional restaurants, whose fame has now spread beyond our borders. Come and meet uniquely talented chefs and let yourself be surprised by their ever more innovative cuisine. Enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic experience during your stay in Geneva!

A season of magic, warmth, and tranquility, winter envelops Geneva, transforming the city into a fairytale landscape. Streets and parks glow with festive lights, while snow-dusted peaks line the horizon, beautifully contrasting with the calm waters of the lake.

See & Do

Geneva Christmas Market

You’ve been dreaming of it every year, already imagining yourself with mulled wine in hand, a snuggly beanie on your head, blowing on your fingers by the fire ? When winter comes in Geneva, the Christmas market comes back with it! Join us this year from November 21st to December 24th for even more magic by the lake.

Geneva
at the Heart of Magic

Geneva transforms into a winter wonderland—explore all the city's enchanting spots on this map.

Geneva's Christmas market
BY THE LAKE awaits you!

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Sparkling chalets, festive treats, and a stunning lakeside setting—Geneva is pure Christmas magic.

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Where: the Quai du Mont-Blanc

Here you can take your best souvenir photos with the Jet d'Eau, board one of the city's oldest steamships, and linger over the view of the lake... Welcome to the Quai du Mont-Blanc. This year, the lakeside is transformed into a magical backdrop for the Geneva Christmas Market.

Fondue at the chalet

Come and enjoy a delicious fondue in a large wooden chalet! In the friendly atmosphere of the Christmas market in the heart of the garden, the Chalet welcomes you every day.

New this year! Enjoy a fairy-tale fondue in a horse-drawn carriage through the Old Town.

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Street food stalls and the Pub

Raclette, mulled wine, or both? The Christmas market will once again be the favourite spot for food lovers this year. The street food stands will make your taste buds travel and warm up your winter days, while the Christmas Pub, regularly animated by a DJ, will provide a safe haven for a winter aperitif.

Arts & crafts

Every week, stallholders in small wooden chalets change and offer new discoveries each time you visit. Local creators and designers will be delighted to share their passion with you and give you lots of ideas for Christmas gifts for you and your loved ones.

For the little ones

The superb old-fashioned carousel will have young and old dreaming throughout the Christmas Market and the yurt will bring children together for a programme of all kinds of activities, crafts, Christmas decorations, games, face painting, storytelling, and plenty to laugh about and have fun!

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PLAN YOUR MAGIC BREAK

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