Green Summer in Geneva 2023

This summer, various environmental and nature-themed activities are taking place in Geneva. This page offers a list of suggestions on exhibitions, workshops, shows, contests, outdoor activities, online resources and tips to stay refreshed and healthy for a green summer in Geneva.

Exhibitions & Visits

Portes ouvertes de l'Observatoire II

17 and 18 June 2023 | Astronomical Observatory of Geneva

Trésors: 200 ans d'histoire naturelle

Until 23 June 2023 | Exhibition | Muséum d’histoire naturelle

Tout contre la terre

Until 25 June 2023 | Muséum d’histoire naturelle

MEG and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Until 30 June | Musée d’éthnographie | In collaboration with the Perception Change Project of the UN Geneva

Le grand atlas du Léman

From 3 July 2023 | Bains des Paquis

5ÈME BIENNALE INSULAIRE DES ESPACES D’ART DE GENÈVE

Until 9 July 2023 | Perle du Lac

Les plis au travers du temps

Until 26 July 2023 | Exhibition Room, UNIGE

Cool breeze: Operation Heatwave at MEG

From 21 June – 31 August 2023 | Musée d’éthnographie in partnership with the Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity | Various events organized around music and entertainment

Plantes et Théâtre

From 28 June to 6 September 2023 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grang

Gilles Clément : Abécédaire

From 28 June to 6 September 2023 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grange | Exhibition on ecological notions

Christian Robert-Tissot : Un Autre Soleil

From 28 June to 6 September 2023 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grange

Les Nocturnes de St-Pierre

3 and 31 July, 28 August 2023 | 21:00 and 23:30 CEST | Night Visits of St. Peter Cathedral

Being(s) together Photo Exhibition

From 4 August to 29 September | Musée d’ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

World Meteorological Organization 150th Anniversary Exhibition

18 – 30 August 2023 | Quai Wilson

Exhibition at the History of Science Museum

Until 31 August 2023 | History of Science Museum

« Microscopia » – Le plancton, du Léman à l’océan

From 30 August to 27 October 2023 | Exhibition Room of University of Geneva

Beyond Water - Biennale De L’art Et De La Nature Urbaine

From 01 September to 01 October 2023 | Mainly Around La Rade De Genève

#GreenPlanet - botanical missions

Until October 2023 | Conservatory and Botanical Garden of Geneva

CIRCULARIS

Until 29 October 2023 | Exposition on circular economy | Vessy

Nouvelles vitrines: espèces exotiques envahissantes

Until 31 December 2023 | Exhibition | Muséum d’histoire naturelle

WINDOWS ON THE UNIVERSE

Until 21 January 2024 | Ariana Museum

L'oiseau bleu

Until December 2024 | Palais des Nations

Being(s) together

Until 7 January 2024 | Exhibition at Musée d’éthnographie

Art et évolution

Until 31 May 2025 | Conservatory and Botanical Garden

Green Areas and Activites to Refresh from the Heat

A breath of fresh air: The Guinguette at MEG

From 21 June – 10 September 2023 | Every day except Monday, from 10 am to 17:30 | Garden of the Musée d’éthnographie

Des micro-oasis de fraîcheur en ville

Seven micro-oasis where to repair from the sun and refresh during the summer are located in:

Pâquis (Rue de Berne 49 | Intersection rue de Zürich)

Pâquis (Rue du Môle 17 |
Intersection rue de Berne)

Pâquis (Place Chateaubriand 2)

Grottes (Place Saint-Gervais)

Rive (Rue de la Terrassière 7 | Devant l’EMS)

Aïre (Ecole d’Aïre | Chemin du Grand-Champ 11)

Vernier (Bibliothèque de Châtelaine | Avenue de Châtelaine 81)

Ge-Soif Application

The GE-Soif app allows to identify fresh drinking water fountains

Pataugeoires

Children’s pool can be found in:

Bois de la Bâtie
Parc de Bourgogne
Couverture des voies CFF – St-Jean

Where to go Swimming in Geneva?

Map of public swimming areas in Geneva

Festivals and Markets

Geneva Street Food Festival

8 to 18 June 2023 | Plainpalais

FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE

23-24-25 June 2023

Jour de Marché à la Ferme

5 July 2023 | La Ferme de Mamajah (Bernex)

AGRI.FÊTE

7 to 9 July 2023 | Genève Terroir | Place de la Sardaigne à Carouge

Fête nationale Suisse | Urgence Climatique et Droits Humains

1 August 2023 | Parc La Grange

Festi’Terroir

18 – 20 August 2023 | Parc des Bastions

9th Festival Alternatiba Léman

28 August – 2 September 2023

Bioparc Genève en Fête

17 September 2023 | Bioparc Genève

Légumes en Ville

Until October 2023 | Parc de l’Observatoire

Conferences and Courses

JEUDIS FAAG Climat bouleversé

From 1 to 15 June 2023 on Thursdays | Université Ouvrière de Genève

Afterwork "Botanical missions" : Proteger

22 June 2023 | 18:00 CEST | Conservatory and Botanical Garden

Afterwork "Missions botaniques": Conserver

20 July 2023 | 18:00 CEST | Conservatory and Botanical Garden

Acquatic Sciences Seminar 2023 | The Key Physical Process Driving Spring Phytoplankton Blooms in the Yellow Sea

3 August 2023 | University of Geneva Faculty of Science

Afterwork "Botanical missions": Rechercher

17 August 2023 | 18:00 CEST | Conservatory and Botanical Garden

Les Rencontres du Management durable

1 September 2023 | Geneva Canton, CICG, HEG

Symposium international sur la Souris des laîches

12- 13 September 2023 | CFPNE LULLIER | Salle de l’Aula | Route de Presinge 150, 1254 Jussy

Outdoor Activities

L'Union fait le jeu

June and July | 14:00 18:00 | Parcs in the City of Geneva, Minoteries and Carré Vert (Jonction)

Mite me in the dark

From 14 June to 6 September 2023 | Various Parks in Geneva

Un été à Sécheron

From 19 to 30 June and from
5, 12, 19 July and 23 August 2023 | Esplanade de l’Espace de quartier de Sécheron

Yogasurherbe

From 28 June to 6 September 2023 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grange

Qi Gong

From 28 June to 6 September 2023 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grange

Éveil du Léman

5 July, 7 -9-16-17 August and 6 September 2023 | Association Sauveguard du Léman

A walk through the trees: taking your eyes higher

9, 16 July and 17 August 2023 | Walk from the Marronnier de la Treille to the MEG led by Olivier Chatelain, dendrologist (tree specialist) and a cultural mediator of the Musée d’éthnographie

Semaine Nature

10 – 14 July 2023 | Camp for Children | La Ferme de Mamajah (Bernex)

Partage d'expériences Eau en Ville - Les balades de l'été

13 July – 24 August 2023 | Walks around Geneva neighborhoods to understand the levers of climate change.

Se soigner avec les plantes - atelier & méditation Jardin des Nations

6 July 2023 | 18:00 – 19:30 | Jardin des Nations

Apéro vert - visite du jardin potager "La Jard’Allière "

11 July 2023 | 18:30 – 20:00 | Genève Cultive | Gare des Eaux-Vives

Les Baroudeurs, par les Enfants Terribles

24 – 28 July 2023 | Summer Camp for children | La Ferme de Mamajah (Bernex)

La buvette en fête

01 August 2023 | 11:00 – 16:00 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Rallye Gourmand 2023

12 and 13 August 2023 | Commune de Dardagny

La nuit des chauves-souris

25 August 2023 | 18:00 – 22:00 | Muséum Genève and Fondation des Evaux

Walk in the Jura

26 August 2023 | Walk in the Jura between La Givrine – La Génolière – Cabane de Rochefort – Fruitières de Nyon – La Borsatte and St. Cergue (8 km, estimated time about 3 hours).

11e édition du Tour du Canton de Genève à Vélo

27 August 2023| Rendez-vous à la Place Louis-Favre, 1225 Chêne-Bourg (Av. François-Adolphe-Grison 6, 1225 Chêne-Bourg).

Excursions | La Libellule

Guided Excursions | La Libellule

Ateliers verts

Ateliers verts | Botanical Conservatory and Garden

Visites guidées

Guided Visits | Botanical Conservatory and Garden

PRO VELO GENÈVE

PRO VELO Genève organizes regularlay biking events and exchanges around the city.

Nature - Que Faire?

Dans Ma Nature

The platform dansmaNature.ch aims to increase public awareness of biodiversity. A collaborative work by the Canton of Geneva and local associations and institutions, the platform brings together all the activities organized in Geneva, including excursions and nature-friendly outings.

WWF Geneva

WWF Geneva works to implement projects in support of biodiversity, which includes various outings and activities for young people on environmental issues.

Camps, centres aérés | La Libellule

Outdoor camps for children and adoloscents | La Libellule

Pro Natura Genève

Pro Natura Genève

Pro Natura is the oldest organization for the protection of nature in Switzerland. Since 1928 in Geneva, it offers various types of activities for both adults and children to cultivate their relationship with nature and to teach how to preserve it.

Parks in Geneva

Parks in Geneva

There are more than 40,000 trees in Geneva. The educational app of Parcs Genève invites the public to discover around 300 trees on self-guided walks. These trees have particular characteristics that make them essential to the city’s tree heritage.

Walks and bike rides in Geneva

Walks and Bike Rides in Geneva

Discover Geneva on foot or by bike thanks to a series of themed circuits.

Nature in the City

Onex

This walking route is composed of 12 terminals, divided between the City, the Parc des Evaux and the southern hillside of the municipality of Onex. With a length of 6km, it allows you to discover different aspects of biodiversity in the city and its green spaces.

Cedar Trees

Genève-Plage to Bout-du-Monde

This walking circuit allows the public to discover a cityscape scattered with cedar trees. There are 3,800 of these trees in Geneva, representing a precious botanical heritage that the city makes an effort to protect.

Bois-de-la-Bâtie

Bois-de-la-Bâtie

An urban forest unique in Geneva, the Bois-de-la-Bâtie is home to a wildlife park offering the public the chance to see native wildlife species. The park contributes to the conservation of heritage species and also uses a forest management approach promoting the natural regeneration of the oak trees.

Birdwatching

Marais de Sionnet Nature Reserve

An ideal location for birdwatching in the canton of Geneva.

Moulin de Vert Nature Reserve

Moulin de Vert Nature Reserve

Located in Cartigny, this nature reserve is rich in biodiversity.

Cycle the Rhône

Teppes of Verbois

This area is ideally located along the Rhône, a real vegetal artery and a vital lead for the migratory water birds. This complex of exceptional natural circles on the scale of Geneva and Switzerland is recognized to have national and international importance.

Hike the Rhône

Geneva to La Plaine

Hike from Geneva to La Plaine and see the natural beauty of the Rhône and the Moulin-de-Vert Nature Reserve, as well as the charming villages of Cartigny and Avully.

Nature Walks

Jussy to Anières

This walking route takes you through one of the most beautiful regions in the Canton of Geneva. Along the way, discover vineyards, mountain views, the lake and, of course, biodiversity with a variety of bird species.

Rando Salève

Every Sunday | Association Genevoise des Amis du Salève (AGAS)

Le sentier des découvertes de Lancy

Lancy

An educational nature trail lined with organic wooden totem poles: the Lancy Discovery Trail offers an unexpected idea for a walk on the outskirts of town, combining originality and a bucolic change of scenery.

Water Activities for Everyone

Sports & fun on the lake

Lake Geneva offers plenty of opportunities to water sports lovers From renting a paddle board at the Tropical Corner or at Plage du Reposoir to windsurfer or a wakeboarder lessons at the Tropical Corner or rent your own board. For wakeboarding, head to Quai Gustave-Ador just after the Jet d’Eau at Wake Up for a sports outing. For pedal boat enthusiasts and sunbathers, Les Corsaires offers a range of small pedal boats for hire, including one with a slide to jump into the water and cool off.

Cinema, Theater and Music

A world without flowers!

11 and 18 June, 9 and 23 July, 6 and 27 August 2023 | Conservatory and Botanical Garden of Geneva

Ni les femmes, ni la terre | Film Projection

16 June 2023 | 19:00 – 22:30 | CUAE – Conférence universitaire des associations d’étudiant |Cinéma Spoutnik (Théâtre de l’Usine: 4, pl. des Volontaires)

Spectacle - Le Carnaval des Planètes

17 June 2023 | 20:30 – 22:15 | Salle communale de Versoix
Route de Saint-Loup 12
1290 Versoix

Summer solstice in music

21 June, 18:00 – 19:00 | Foyer of the Musée d’éthnographie

Drums for Abya-Yala | Summer Solstice

21 June 2023 | 14:30 – 20:00 CEST | Place des Nations | Maloca Internationale & Mos-Espa Association

Théâtre de l'Orangerie

From 28 June to 6 September 2023 | Parc La Grange

L’AMR aux Cropettes

28 June – 2 July 2023 | Association pour l’encouragement de la musique improvisée | Parc des Cropettes

L'été aux Cinémas du Grütli | Les classiques d'hier et d'aujourd'hui

28 June – 22 August 2023 | Cinema Grütli

Musiques en été | Scène Ella Fitzgerald

From 2 July to 25 August 2023 | Scène Ella Fitzgerald at Parc La Grange

CinéTransat 14th Edition

From 13 July to 20 August 2023 | Parc de la Perle du lac

Aubes aux Bains des Pâquis

From 17 July to 2o August 2023 | Bains des Pâquis

Science Show - Seeing the invisible

17, 19, 21, 24 July 2023 | CERN

OSR Festival

17-18-19 August 2023 | Genève-Plage | Orchestra de la Suisse Romande

Sunday Film Kids

3 September 2023 | 16:00 CEST | Musée d’éthnographie

Workshops and DIY

Upcycling Jean - DIY Zerowaste

15 June 2023 | 19:00 – 21:00 CEST | Foound Geneva

Parc Geisendorf

4 to 15 July 2023 | Word games in French, walks, . workshops, urban vegetable gardens and more.

Rencontres au Potager

5, 12, 19,26 July and 2,9,16,23 and 30 August 2023 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grange

Echapées Vertes

11 – 13, 14-16, 18 -20, 21- 23 July 2023 | Workshop for children | La Ferme de Mamajah (Bernex)

Atelier Land Art

12- 14 July 2023 | 13:30- 15:00 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grange

The Sunday rally

16 July 2023 | 14:30 CEST | Conservatory and Botanical Garden

Parc Baud-Bovy

From 18 to 29July 2023 | Workshops on languages, literature, art and expolaration of the parc and Plainpalais neighborhood through walks.

Cuisine au Potager

19, 21 26 and 28 July 2023 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie | Parc La Grange

Atelier Construction Bac Potager à Réserve d'Eau

16 August 2023| 10:00 -12:00 CEST | Genève Cultive

Brunch & Atelier cuisine "De la racine au feuille"

27 August 2023 | 10:00-15:00 CEST|Potager des Nations | Genève Cultive

Atelier "Découverte du monde invisible du Léman

6 and 13 September 2023 | University of Geneva

Beyond Geneva

Pur'Up - Upcycling Fair & Arts 2023

21 July to 13 August 2023 | Val de Bagnes, Verbier

Le p’tit bal fou de la forêt

21 July (Thonon-les-Bains | Square Allée des Terreaux)
and 23 July (Plan-les-Ouates | Parc à côté de la Mairie) | Musical and poetical storytelling