Geneva district, Geneva, Switzerland

Places to visit near Thônex

Thônex is a town in Geneva district, Geneva, Switzerland, home to about 13,057 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Parc Bertrand (4 km), Parc La Grange (4 km) and Parc des Eaux-Vives (4 km).

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Thônex, Geneva
Thônex, Geneva district, Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thônex at a glance

Location
Geneva district, Geneva, Switzerland
Population
about 13,057
Coordinates
46.1882° N, 6.1990° E
Places within 50 km
152 (152 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Thônex

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thônex: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thônex

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thônex. The closest is Le Grand Piton, Point Culminant du Salève (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Thônex

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thônex. The closest is Monument Brunswick (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Thônex

35 churches within 100 km of Thônex. The closest is St. Pierre Cathedral (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thônex

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thônex. The closest is Lac de Divonne (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac de Divonne · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Lessy · lake · Upper Savoy · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Roy · lake · Upper Savoy · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Pététoz · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Lac du Jotty · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Viry · lake · Jura · ~47 km · Must-see

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Museums near Thônex

29 museums within 100 km of Thônex. The closest is Fondation Martin Bodmer (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Thônex

16 parks within 100 km of Thônex. The closest is Parc Bertrand (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Thônex

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thônex
  2. 4 km Parc Bertrand · park, Geneva
  3. 1 km Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire · museum, Geneva
  4. 2 km Parc La Grange · park, Geneva
  5. 1 km Parc des Eaux-Vives · park, Geneva
  6. 1 km Fondation Martin Bodmer · museum, Geneva
  7. 4 km Back to Thônex

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How to reach Thônex

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    Within 15 km of Thônex

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thônex by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints52103Le Grand Piton, Point Culminant du Salève (14 km)
    Forts & heritage3253Monument Brunswick (6 km)
    Churches2035St. Pierre Cathedral (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs730Lac de Divonne (24 km)
    Museums1829Fondation Martin Bodmer (4 km)
    Parks1416Parc Bertrand (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Geneva Botanic Garden (7 km)
    Waterfalls19Cascade du Pain de Sucre de Surjoux (44 km)
    Other attractions23Phare des Pâquis (5 km)
    Caves02Gouffre Mirolda (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosquée du Petit-Saconnex (9 km)

    Thônex: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thônex?

    Parc Bertrand (park, about 4 km), Parc La Grange (park, about 4 km), Parc des Eaux-Vives (park, about 4 km), Fondation Martin Bodmer (museum, about 4 km), Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire (museum, about 5 km), Phare des Pâquis (attraction, about 5 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thônex?

    Le Grand Piton, Point Culminant du Salève, about 14 km by road; Pointe de Miribel (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thônex?

    Monument Brunswick, about 6 km by road; Château de Rouelbeau (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thônex?

    St. Pierre Cathedral, about 5 km by road; Saint-François-de-Sales;Église Saint-François-de-Sales (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thônex?

    Start in Thônex, visit Parc Bertrand, then Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire, then Parc La Grange, then Parc des Eaux-Vives, then Fondation Martin Bodmer, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thônex?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Thônex

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Thônex’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Thônex on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.