Musée Barbier-MuellerMusée ArianaFondation Martin BodmerChâteau de RouelbeauThe Globe of Science and InnovationÉglise Saint-Martin
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Genève

Genève is a city in Geneva district, Geneva, Switzerland of about 183,981 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Musée Barbier-Mueller, Musée Rath and International Museum of the Reformation.

46.2022° N, 6.1457° EPop. 183,981

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Musée Barbier-Mueller, museum near Genève
Must-see

Musée Barbier-Mueller

Museum · 1 km

Musée Rath, museum near Genève
Must-see

Musée Rath

Museum · 1 km

International Museum of the Reformation, museum near Genève
Must-see

International Museum of the Reformation

Museum · 1 km

Places near Genève by type

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One day from Genève

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Genève
  2. The Globe of Science and Innovationmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mosquée du Petit-Saconnexmosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Fondation Martin Bodmermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Château de Rouelbeauheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Église Saint-Martinchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Genève
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Genève?

Musée Barbier-Mueller (museum, about 1 km), Musée Rath (museum, about 1 km), International Museum of the Reformation (museum, about 1 km), St. Pierre Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire (museum, about 1 km), Plaine de Plainpalais (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Genève?

137 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Genève?

Le Grand Piton, Point Culminant du Salève, about 15 km by road; Crêt de la Neige (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Genève?

Monument Brunswick, about 1 km by road; Château de Rouelbeau (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Genève?

Start in Genève, visit The Globe of Science and Innovation, then Mosquée du Petit-Saconnex, then Fondation Martin Bodmer, then Château de Rouelbeau, then Église Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.