The international quarter of Geneva
This tour of Geneva's international district begins on the shores of Lake Geneva at the Palais Wilson and takes you through parks and city districts where the tradition of international cooperation originated and continues to this day.
Along the route, you'll discover the surroundings of significant institutions such as the United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Impressive buildings, monuments, and sculptures are nestled within extensive parklands, creating a special connection between nature, history, and diplomacy.
You will constantly be met with beautiful views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, which provide an impressive backdrop to the tour.
The tour provides a vivid picture of Geneva's unique role as a centre for humanitarian engagement, international dialogue, and peace promotion – and shows why the city has been one of the most important places for global cooperation for generations.
The main sights of the tour
• Palais Wilson (Seat of the League of Nations)
• Historic villas and gardens from the 18th and 19th centuries
• The Maison de La Paix, a contemporary peace campus with modern architecture
• Nelson Mandela memorial „Hating only Harms the Hater“ by L. Muralt
• Villa and Park Rigot
• Place des Nations and the Palais des Nations, as well as the sculpture „Broken Chair“ by D. Berset
Mahatma Gandhi Bronze Sculpture in the Park of the Ariana Museum
Entrance to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
Practical Notes
The tour takes you along paths, pavements, and some steep stairs through the public parks on the right bank of Lake Geneva and through the international district, visiting various outdoor locations. At the end of the tour, you can visit the Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum independently. For a visit to the UN, you must book tickets well in advance.
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- between 1-15 participants
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