Cointrin

To get a sense of what makes Geneva tick, pull on some comfortable shoes and discover nearby areas such as Geneva, Meyrin, and Chambesy.

There are some interesting cultural highlights in and around Cointrin. Explore, admire and be thoroughly entertained in the most popular museums which include the Patek Philippe Watch Museum, Marionette Museum and the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. There are some excellent galleries to enjoy nearby including the Museum of Art and History, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Rath Art Museum. Go and see some of the spectacular live performances at the Grand Theatre Opera.

If the sun is shining, follow the locals and head outside to the nearby green spaces. If you’d like to spend some time in a little nature head to the Botanical Gardens, Bastions Park and Parc Bertrand.

Come see local sporting heroes, the Genève-Servette HC, take on their rivals at the iconic Patinoire des Vernets. On game days follow the procession of red, gold and white, to the stadium, then after the final siren sounds, join fans in the nearby pubs for a few post-game beers.

At the end of a day taking in the sights around Cointrin, relax for the night at one of the area’s bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. The Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport, Meyrin, the Hotel Royal and the Hotel Auteuil are just three of the best places to find a warm welcome and a good night’s rest.