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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Rath

Grab a drink, watch the sun dip below the horizon, and end the night in style.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:37

    L'Etabli

    Start at L'Etabli, a friendly wine bar where you can grab a glass and settle in. It is open late, so the evening is yours.

  2. 20:07

    Musée Rath

    Walk 11 minutes WNW to Musée Rath. This is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland. Arrive just before the sun sets to find a quiet corner or window.

  3. 20:22

    Musée Rath

    Watch the sunset. On 15 April, the sun sets at 20:22 toward the WNW. From the museum, you have a clear view of the light fading over the city.

  4. 20:52

    La feuille de banane

    Head to La feuille de banane for a quick, tasty Asian meal. The service is ultra-fast, and you can enjoy chicken, beef, or fish for around Fr. 10. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays.

Local tip

The walk from L'Etabli to Musée Rath is short and easy. If you prefer a different drink, La Clémence is also nearby and opens at 11:00.

Check before you go

  • L'Etabli is open Mo-Th until 01:00 and Fr-Sa until 02:00.
  • La feuille de banane is open Mo-Fr until 22:00 and Sa until 22:00.
  • Check the route from L'Etabli to Musée Rath if you are not sure of the way.

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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