What to do for the end of the year celebrations? And why not go to Geneva? Between sporting, cultural and fun activities, we give you 5 good reasons to spend the end of year celebrations in Geneva.
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How about spending a weekend in Geneva for the end of the year celebrations? For Christmas and New Year, there are many events waiting for you to have fun throughout the month of December. Come on, we'll take you!
5 good reasons to go to Geneva for the end of year celebrations:
Have fun at the Climbing Festival
The Fête de l'Escalade will transport you to 1602, when Geneva won against the Duke of Savoy. This event commemorates this victory and immerses you in the history of Switzerland!
To celebrate one of Geneva's oldest traditions, a bonfire in the city and a procession of nearly 800 people dressed up for the occasion!
And to celebrate it like a true Genevan, don't forget:
To taste the Escalade soup
To dress up
To taste the chocolate pot
To learn a few words from the hymn of the canton of Geneva Cé que lainô which describes the victory of the Genevans.
Don't miss the event which will take place in December.
Marvel at the Geneva Christmas market
At the Parc des Bastions in Geneva, you will be amazed by the magnificent Christmas decorations and illuminations. Enough to immerse you in the magical and joyful atmosphere of this period. Many delicacies, handicrafts and many other surprises await you in all the chalets of this market. The children will also be delighted and maybe they will be able to give their letter to Santa Claus!
Raclette, strudell or chocolates: the choice is yours among all the Swiss flavors.
Give yourself chills at the Christmas Cup
Organized on Lake Geneva, the Christmas Cup, the oldest popular race in Canton organized since 1934, is an unmissable event for experienced swimmers who jump into the water on a polar morning in December. Participants must swim a distance of 120 meters along the promenade of the English Garden, in water whose temperature varies between 2 and 8 degrees. Each year, nearly 2000 swimmers and brave people try to keep their cool in icy water to set the best time.
The competition will be held in December. Awesome to watch, this race will give you goosebumps.
Warm up by the fire and enjoy a fondue at the Hotel Edelweiss
After this little cold snap at the Christmas Cup, you will not resist the urge to warm up in a warm place with a beautiful fireplace like the Hotel Edelweiss. Cozy atmosphere in this 3-star Swiss chalet-style hotel, a stone's throw from Lake Geneva.
In addition, you can also participate in a special fondue cooking workshop. This course lasts between 30 and 45 minutes of cooking and 30 minutes of tasting. Something to comfort you after a good day of walks, visits and discoveries ...
- Hotel Edelweiss
- Place de la Navigation 2bis
- 1201
- Geneva
- Switzerland
Have fun at New Years in Geneva
Traditionally, on December 31 in Geneva, you have to go to the Quais du Mont Blanc where free concerts await you to make you dance before passing the new year.
And of course, meet at midnight to enjoy one of the most beautiful fireworks in Switzerland on the Geneva harbor. Each year a new theme is honored and the lights that shoot up in the sky are beautifully showcased by the sparkling water of the lake.
