Leisure
About Switzerland and Geneva
Geneva has been successful in combining the best of both worlds. It is an up-to-date international centre of world importance and a small and friendly town of only 180,000 inhabitants. Some call it the ‘world’s smallest metropolis’, others, the ‘capital of health’. Set on the banks of Lake Léman between the Alps and the Jura mountains, in the Southwest corner of Switzerland, Geneva enjoys a temperate climate and breathtaking scenery, with Alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains, lush forests and an enchanting countryside. Many international organisations have their headquarters located in Geneva. The city also has over 30 museums, as well as many art galleries, theatres and an opera house where an impressive number of famous artists have performed.
Suggested Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Geneva [www.cgn.ch/eng] or a short 10 minute boat trip from one side of Geneva to the other
- Wine tasting around Geneva
- Climbing the cathedral in Geneva’s old town to get a spectacular view of the city and lake
- Relaxing and enjoying the lake and sun with a delicious piece of cake [try the chocolate one] at Bains des Paquis, Geneva’s casual place to enjoy the lake
- Buying some chocolate gifts from the Chocolatier Du Rhône, Rue de la Confédération 3, 1211 Genève, Tél +41 [0]22 311 56 14
Free bike rental
Explore the city of Geneva by bike! Every day from Sunday, 11th to Thursday, 15th July between 11am and 19pm, you can rent a city bike for free for a period of up to 4 hours from our bike centre located right at the entrance of the conference centre. The bikes can be returned during
opening hours. To borrow a city bike you will need to show an ID card or a driving license, leave a deposit of CHF 20 [also payable in USD or EUR] and accept the general conditions. It is also possible to obtain a theft insurance. Free tours will be organised during the lunch breaks and end of the day. Please ask at the information desk for further information.
Sport activities
Participants are offered free sport and relaxation courses. The side-activities programme will include activities such as tchoukball, yoga and Tai Ji Quan. Great variaty of sport activities can be practiced in Geneva. Besides outdoor sports like jogging, walking, cycling or swimming in the lake, there is a combinded indoor/outdoor swimming pool near the CICG [piscine de varembé]. Please ask at the information desks for further information and directions.
