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Evening

Golden Hour at the Jet d'Eau

Catch the last warm light on the lake before the city lights up.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:04

    Asia Garden

    Grab an early bite at Asia Garden. It is open until 23:59 so you have plenty of time to eat before the sunset. The kitchen serves quality Chinese dishes and is usually full of locals.

  2. 18:34

    Jet d'Eau

    Walk to the Jet d'Eau. The fountain is visible from most of the Lac Léman waterfront. Find a spot on the southern bank where the water plume is backlit by the setting sun.

  3. 18:49

    Jet d'Eau

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 18:49. The fountain is beautifully lit at night, so the transition from daylight to evening is part of the spectacle.

  4. 19:34

    La Clémence

    Head to La Clémence for a drink. This cozy bar in the old town is open until 00:00. If it is warm weather, use the huge terrace; otherwise, enjoy the interior.

Local tip

The Jet d'Eau shuts off in November for maintenance. Check if it is running before you go.

Check before you go

  • Jet d'Eau is shut off in November for maintenance and during strong winds.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Geneva (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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