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Capital of watchmaking

GENEVA. A MUST WATCH.

In Geneva, watchmaking isn’t just tradition, it’s part of the vibe. From giant city clocks to sleek boutiques, from hands-on workshops to inspiring museums, time is something you can touch, feel, live… and even taste.

Experience time

Geneva makes watchmaking come alive. Try your hand at assembling a timepiece, wander through legendary museums, discover unique exhibitions or enjoy a coffee signed by a watch brand. Here, every experience is an invitation to live the city through its passion for time.

HIGHLIGHTS

Patek Philippe Museum

Discover one of the world’s most prestigious watch collections.

Exhibition Autour du temps

Dive into the world of watchmaking, where tradition meets innovation.

Watches & Wonders & Geneva Watch Days

Two unmissable events to experience Geneva’s watchmaking heartbeat.

GPHG – MAH

Discover 90 finalist timepieces alongside creations from young designers.

ACTIVITIES

Dreamscape - House of Wonders

Dive into The House of Wonders, a VR adventure by Audemars Piguet where you experience the magic of watchmaking workshops.

Guided tour: Geneva, home of fine watchmaking

Discover the streets and stories that made Geneva the world’s watchmaking capital.

Initium

Learn the art of watchmaking by assembling your own mechanical timepiece.

Did you know?

The Jet d’Eau started in 1886 as a safety valve for Geneva’s watchmaking workshops before rising to 140m and becoming the city’s iconic symbol.

Discover the Jet d'Eau

Taste & Timepieces

Coffee Up

A specialty coffee shop devoted to watches, a hub for collectors and enthusiasts.

Breitling Kitchen

Breitling’s street food café, right next to the boutique and by the Rhône.

F.P. Journe Le Restaurant

Michelin-starred dining where gastronomy meets fine watchmaking.

Stay in Style, Inspired by Time

Hôtel Cornavin

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Hôtel des Horlogers

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Precision & Elegance

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Watchmakers United

Meet independent Swiss and Geneva watchmakers during exclusive events.

Boutique Breitling

An elegant boutique by the Rhône, featuring a bar and experiences at the Breitling Kitchen.

Initium

Discover the art of watchmaking by joining a workshop to create your own timepiece.

Frédérique Constant

Visit the manufacture and explore the behind-the-scenes of Geneva’s watchmaking craft.

Audemars Piguet - AP House

A VIP, intimate experience at the AP House, by appointment only.

Gübelin

A prestigious address to discover leading watch brands and styles.

ID Genève

Geneva’s first sustainable watch brand, where innovation meets conscious design.

Le Cabinotier

Antique watches, restoration services and a charming mini-museum to explore.

Rue du Rhône

Geneva’s iconic luxury avenue, the beating heart of prestigious watch brands.

Brocante de Plainpalais

Hunt for vintage watches and timeless treasures at Geneva’s largest flea market.

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Did you know?

Since 1955, Geneva’s Flower Clock has blended watchmaking precision with floral art. Its 2.5 m second hand, the world’s longest, sweeps across a dial of 12,000 seasonal blooms.

Discover the Flower Clock

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