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Christmas time 2009 in Geneva

"Trees & Lights" Festival

Admire the Geneva trees turned into true works of art during all of December. Free guided tours.

source: www.arbresetlumieres.ch

 

The "Escalade" from Dec 11 to Dec 13 

The Escalade celebrates a successful night-time defense of Geneva in 1602, commemorated by a historical torch-lit procession on Sunday evening. On Saturday and Sunday, you can see people in 17th century dress, as well as pipers and drummers walking around the Old Town.

Celebrated as "Geneva national day", the Escalade recalls a page in Geneva's history, and symbolizes the unity of its people around values of liberty and independence.

 

More information (in French only) and schedules: www.1602.ch

 

Find some propositions for the festivities of the Christmas Holidays ! 

Download the brochure "Festivities for December 2009"
Content in French & English

and more propositions

 

source : www.geneve-tourisme.ch

Pôle hiver 2009 - 2010

Bande annonce

  • Skiville: Put on your skis and slide down the temporary snow slope on the Promenade de la Treille in the old town. You can borrow skis on the spot

  • Ice-Skating Rink: Come and pirouette on ice-skates in the Parc des Bastions, in the heart of town, just a few yards from the Reformation Wall. Ice-skates for hire on the spot.

More and schedules...www.ville-ge.ch/sports

Store opening hours

Dec 23: 9.30 pm

Christmas Eve, Dec 24: 6 pm

Christmas Day, Dec 25: CLOSED

New Year's Eve, Dec. 31: 5 pm

New Year's Day: CLOSED

More: www.geneve-tourisme.ch

Geneva Red Nose Operation

Need a ride home ?

Volunteer safe ride home service provided during the Holiday Season to all motorists who have been drinking or who do not feel fit to drive their own vehicle. It is an original and free way of getting a safe ride in one’s own vehicle without driving it!