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- Bern
- Population
- 9,060,598
- Area
- 41,291 km²
- Calling code
- +41
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
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Currency CHFTime in Geneva 05:11UTC+02:00Country codes CH / CHE
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Geneva. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
12 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
St. Pierre Cathedral
St. Pierre Cathedral is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Natural History Museum of Geneva
Natural History Museum of Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Hans Wilsdorf Bridge
Hans Wilsdorf Bridge is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Holy Trinity Church, Geneva
Holy Trinity Church, Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Geneva)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Geneva) is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Brunswick Monument
Brunswick Monument is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Russian Church, Geneva
Russian Church, Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Reformation Wall
Reformation Wall is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Place du Bourg-de-Four
Place du Bourg-de-Four is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Geneva)
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Geneva) is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Musée Rath
Musée Rath is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Basilica of Our Lady of Geneva
Basilica of Our Lady of Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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GVA
An arrival option for Geneva
Geneva International Airport
4.9 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at GVA
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GVA airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | 4.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bern Airport | BRN | 130.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Lugano Airport | LUG | 214.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | 230.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | ACH | 296.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Geneva International Airport
Geneva · LSGG
Elevation1411 ft
Coordinates46.238098, 6.10895
Runways
04 / 22
12795 × 164 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP120.3 MHz
ARR136.25 MHz
ATIS135.575 MHz
DEP119.525 MHz
GND121.675 MHz
APN121.75 MHz
TWR118.7 MHz
Bern Airport
Bern · LSZB
Elevation1671 ft
Coordinates46.912736, 7.498819
Runways
14 / 32
5676 × 98 ft
ASP14L / 32R
2133 × 98 ft
GRS14R / 32L
2125 × 98 ft
GRS16L / 34R
500 × 200 ft
GRASS16R / 34L
1690 × 164 ft
GRASSRadio frequencies
APP/DEP127.325 MHz
ATIS125.13 MHz
GROUND131.41 MHz
GLIDER123.4 MHz
ALPAR135.75 MHz
TWR119.7 MHz
TWR (Secondary)121.03 MHz
Lugano Airport
Agno · LSZA
Elevation915 ft
Coordinates46.004299, 8.91058
Runways
01 / 19
4642 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS121.175 MHz
GND121.775 MHz
TWR120.25 MHz
Zürich Airport
Zurich · LSZH
Elevation1417 ft
Coordinates47.458056, 8.548056
Runways
01H / 19H
1010 × 91 ft
GRASS10 / 28
8202 × 197 ft
CON14 / 32
10827 × 197 ft
CON16 / 34
12139 × 197 ft
CONRadio frequencies
Approach (Final)125.325 MHz
Approach (East)135.225 MHz
ATIS125.725 MHz
Clearance Delivery121.925 MHz
Departure125.95 MHz
Ground121.902 MHz
Radar East133.9 MHz
Radar M1133.05 MHz
Radar M2133.405 MHz
Radar M3132.815 MHz
Radar M4134.6 MHz
Radar M5132.833 MHz
Radar M6133.69 MHz
Radar North136.155 MHz
Radar West135.68 MHz
Apron (North)121.855 MHz
Apron (South)121.755 MHz
Terminal127.755 MHz
Tower118.1 MHz
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport
St. Gallen · LSZR
Elevation1306 ft
Coordinates47.485001, 9.56077
Runways
10 / 28
4774 × 98 ft
ASPH10L / 28R
2657 × 65 ft
GRASSRadio frequencies
ZURICH RADAR133.9 MHz
ZURICH ARR119.925 MHz
ATIS123.775 MHz
Zurich Information (en,ge)124.7 MHz
GND121.8 MHz
TWR118.65 MHz
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Getting around Geneva
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Browse 12 ideas for Geneva — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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St. Pierre Cathedral
Directions ↗St. Pierre Cathedral is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Natural History Museum of Geneva
Directions ↗Natural History Museum of Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Hans Wilsdorf Bridge
Directions ↗Hans Wilsdorf Bridge is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Holy Trinity Church, Geneva
Directions ↗Holy Trinity Church, Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Geneva)
Directions ↗Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Geneva) is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Brunswick Monument
Directions ↗Brunswick Monument is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Russian Church, Geneva
Directions ↗Russian Church, Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Reformation Wall
Directions ↗Reformation Wall is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Place du Bourg-de-Four
Directions ↗Place du Bourg-de-Four is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Geneva)
Directions ↗Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Geneva) is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Musée Rath
Directions ↗Musée Rath is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Basilica of Our Lady of Geneva
Directions ↗Basilica of Our Lady of Geneva is one option for your time in Geneva. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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