21 Juin 2025 – 22 Sep 2025

As summer unfolds, Geneva comes alive with sunshine, nature, and endless possibilities. From open-air festivals and lakeside activities to exhibitions, workshops, and nature walks, discover a variety of events that celebrate the season of light and environmental awareness. Whether you're looking to cool off in green spaces, dive into sustainability, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature in full bloom, find your inspiration for a vibrant Green Summer in Geneva.

Addressing Heatwaves and Hot Days

According to the World Meteorological Organization, a heatwave can be defined as a period where local excess heat accumulates over a sequence of unusually hot days and nights. Despite enjoying one of the largest lakes in Europe and its proximity to the Jura and Alp mountains, Geneva experiences heatwaves during the summer period. The Swiss Confederation, the Canton and the City of Geneva have developed plans and resources to protect the population during these episodes, including:

Exhibitions and Guided visits

L'été au Jardin

From 14 June to 14 September 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

Botanica 2025

From 14 June to 13 July 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

Visite descriptive et tactile

22 June 2025 | Musée d’art et d’histoire

Le feu de la Terre, une aventure humaine

23 June to 28 September 2025 | UNIGE

Exposition : Trop de déchets dans nos poubelles

Until 24 June | Prévessin-Moëns

Un poisson, comment ça marche ?

From 27 June 2025 to 15 March 2026 | La Maison de la Rivière

Exposition : L’eau dans tous ses états !

Until 28 June 2025 | Divonne-les-Bains

Eveils du Léman

30 June, 2, 9, 17 July, 11 August 2025  | ASL

Exhibition on International Cooperation in Education in Geneva

From 1 to 31 July 2025  | Geneva Graduate Institute

Exposition : Observons les oiseaux

Until 2 July 2025 | Prévessin-Moëns

Exploration et dégustation de plantes tropicales et comestibles

28 June 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

BORN IN … PPM au pont de la Machine

From 24 July to 26 October 2025 | Pont de la Machine

The Masterpiece at sea

30 July, 6 August, 13 August 2025 | Quai Gustave-Ador

De l'art au jardin

6 August 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques

Les ailes du Léman : découvrir les oiseaux du lac

12 August 2025 | Espace Léman – ASL

Prendre racine - Hommes et plantes en exil

Until 28 September 2025 | Cheseaux-Noréaz

Exposition photo au Jardin des Nations

Until 24 October 2025 | Jardin des Nations

Notre Biodiversité

Until 30 November 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

Festivals, Thematic Weeks and Markets

Été 2025 au Théâtre de l’Orangerie

From 13 June to 6 September 2025 | Théâtre de l’Orangerie

Concerts

From 20 June to 22 August 2025 | Scène Ella  Fitzgerald – Parc la Grange

La Fête de la musique à Genève

20, 21, 22 June 2025 | Genève

L’AMR aux Cropettes 2025

From 25 to 29 June 2025 | AMR Genève

Les Aubes 2025

14 July 2025 | Bain des Pâquis

Restauration de la République genevoise

1 August 2025 | Fête Nationale

Fête nationale Suisse

1 August 2025 

On the Water Geneva Festival

9 August 2025 | Lake Geneva

Festival OSR à Genève-Plage

21, 22, 23 August 2025 | Genève Plage

KorSonoR au Jardin botanique de Genève: concerts immersifs dans la serre tempérée

From 22 to 24 August 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

FestiTerroir 2025

29 – 31 August 2025 | Parc des Bastions

Ateliers en fête - Les Créateliers

6 September 2025 | Place de la navigation

Festival Alternatiba Léman 2025

1 – 6 September 2025

Festi'Rouge, la fête de la biodiversité cultivée

6 – 7 September | Plan-les-Ouates

La ceinture Fazyste (1850-1914)

13 September 2025 | Genève

À la découverte des archives d'Etat

13 September 2025 | Genève

« Nous, saisonniers, saisonnières » I

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Histoires d'un site : les berges de Vessy

13 & 14 September 2025 | Vessy

13 & 14 September 2025 | Etrembières

Brocante Vintage au pavillon Sicli

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

overture des archives architectures

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Sicli en fête !

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

CHASSE AU TRÉSOR ARCHITECTURALE POUR ENFANTS

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Quand les archives éclairent l'architecture

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Embarquez à bord de la Neptune !

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Histoire et architectures religieuses

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève, Basilique Notre-Dame

L'histoire architecturale du MEG

13 & 14 September 2025 | Musée d’ethnographie de Genève

Héritage savoyard du 13e siècle à Châtel-Saint-Denis

13 & 14 September 2025 | Châtel-Saint-Denis

La ville à travers les siècles

13 & 14 September 2025 | Morges

« Second souffle »

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Albert Cohen : un parcours genevois

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Le Conservatoire de musique, flambant neuf

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Brut, Brutal, Brutaliste

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Afrosonica - Paysages sonores.

13 & 14 September 2025 | Musée d’ethnographie de Genève

Histoire et architectures religieuses II

13 & 14 September 2025 | Genève

Les serres de Pregny : un voyage à travers le temps

14 September 2025 | Pregny-Chambésy

Conferences, Visits and Courses

Forum hirondelles et martinets: cohabiter avec les oiseaux en ville

21 June 2025 | Musée d’Histoire des Sciences

La politique énergétique du Canton Genève: progrès et avancées

23 June 2025 | Union Européenne de Radio-Télévision

Stellar

29 July 2025 | CERN

Formation naturaliste – Botanique

Until 9 August 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques

Formation naturaliste – Araignées

From 12 April to 13 September 2025 | Selon le thème du jour

Apprendre à cultiver pour un avenir bas carbone

18 August 2025 | Le Moulin à Poivre

Formation naturaliste – Plantes médicinales

From 13 September to 14 September 2025 | Les Pléiades (VD) Les heures et lieux de rendez-vous seront transmis aux personnes inscrites.

CERN's biodiversity visit

18 September 2025 | CERN

Green Areas and Activities to Refresh from the Heat

Îlots de fraîcheur en ville

Micro-oases, misters and shades are installed to make public spaces welcoming and refreshing for all.

Ge-Soif Application

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

Where to go Swimming in Geneva?

Map of public swimming areas in Geneva

Plages et espaces lacustres du canton pour la baignade

Map of public swimming areas in Geneva

UN Beach

Enjoy sun, warmth and many jumps in the lake at the UN Beach

Outdoor Activities

Libellules et Demoiselles

18 June 2025 | Panda Club, Bois des Mouilles, Bernex

B A L A D E A la découverte du peuple des mares

18 June 2025 | dans ma Nature, Carouge

Castor

20 June | La libellule

Sur les traces des reptiles

21 June 2025 | Panda Club, Aïre-la-Ville

Attrape-rêves au naturel

21 June 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Les mardis des tout.es petit.es

Until 27 June 2025 | La libellule

Léman Bouquet Festival, un festival cyclo-musicale autour du Lac Léman.

27 to 29 June 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Formation naturaliste – mammalogie printemps

Until 5 July 2025 | La libellule

La vie cachée dans les vignes

21 June 2025 | Domaine des Balisiers

Week-end de vie sauvage

21 & 22 June 2025 | La libellule

Portes ouvertes du Jardin-forêt d'Augustin

22 June 2025 | Jardin-Forêt d’Augustin

Les petits détectives nature

22 June 2025 | Parc des Evaux

Cache-cache avec les lézards

22 June 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Les glaïeuls des Faverges en fleur

22 June 2025 | Réserve naturelle Les Faverges

La Fête des écoles 2025 célèbre la Suisse

25 & 27 June 2025 | Parc des Bastions

Camp Nature en été

From 30 June to 4 July 2025 | Local NARIES, Chêne-Bourg

Pandaéré 1: Forêt enchantée

From 30 June to 4 July 2025 | Pandaéré

Golf urbain

From 30 June to 18 August 2025 | Parc des Bastions

Balade de l’été

6 July 2025 | Thônex

Pandaéré 2 - La rivière m'a dit...

From 7 to 11 July 2025 | Bois de la Bâtie

Ramène ta Pêche 2025 à La Jonction !

From 7 to 11 July 2025 | Swiss Food Academy

Camp en pleine nature

From 7 to 12 July 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Sortie nature aux Pertes de la Valserine

11 July 2025 | Pertes de la Valserine

Valais – Orchidées

13 July 2025 | La Libellule

Vacances d'été, 7 à 10 ans

From 14 to 18 July 2025 | La Libellule

Pandaéré 3: Cinq sens en éveil

From 14 to 18 July 2025 | Petit-Lancy

Centre aéré - Découvertes au bord de l’eau

From 14 to 18 July 2025 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Centre aéré paddle et nature

From 21 to 25 July 2025 | La Libellule

Pandaéré 4: Sport & Nature

From 21 to 25 July 2025 | Petit-Lancy

Camp de vie en nature

From 28 July to 01 August 2025 | La libellule

Pandaéré 5 - A plumes, à poils ou à écailles

From 28 July to 01 August 2025 | WWF Geneva

Sortie nature d'Août

02 August 2025 | Geneva

Centre aéré paddle et nature

From 04 to 08 August 2025 | La libellule

Pandaéré 6: Lézard et triton

From 04 to 08 August 2025 | WWF Geneva

Centre aéré « Une semaine en forêt, une nuit sous les étoiles »

From 04 to 08 August 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Centre aéré « Petit ornitho »

From 04 to 08 August 2025 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Pandaéré 7: Mini-bestioles

From 11 to 15 August 2025 | Bois de la Bâtie

Centre aéré « Petits aventuriers en forêt »

From 11 to 15 August 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Centre aéré « Art et nature »

From 11 to 15 August 2025 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bise

Indiana Jones

23 August 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Migrateurs au Défilé de l’Ecluse

23 August 2025 | Col de Jaman

Excursion : Valais – Région d’Aletsch

24 August 2025 | La Libellule

Marche sportive en faveur des femmes

24 August 2025 | Parc des Eaux-Vives

Chauves-souris

29 August 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Sur le territoire des loups

30 August 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Découverte de la nature pour les tout petits

30 August 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Soirée à la belle étoile

30 August 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Grillons et sauterelles sous la loupe

31 August 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Ma première pochette en feutre

31 August 2025 | Centre Nature de la Pointe à la Bis

Soirée astronomique

4 September 2025 | Parc Navazza-Oltramare

Affût et traces

5 September 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Excursion : Affût et traces

5 September 2025 | La libellule

Gypaète barbu

6 September 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Rallye Nature

6 September 2025 | Bois de la Bâtie

Formation naturaliste – mammalogie automne

6 September 2025 | Selon le thème du jour

Mon premier herbier

6 September 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Geneva Urban trail

6 September 2025 | Bois-de-la-Bâtie

Urgences sauvages – les plantes à bobos

7 September 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Chauves-souris

12 September 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Fruits et conserves

13 September 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Mon premier affût en forêt

13 September 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Rencontre autour des Forêts Sacrées et de la Médecine de l’Eau

13 & 14 September 2025 | Préverenges – Chemin Neuf

Mercredis du jardin-forêt

17 September 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Plantes magiques

17 September 2025 | Vallon de l’Allondon

Une soirée sur les traces du blaireau

19 September 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Vente de plantons d'automne

19 September 2025 | Chêne-Bourg

Agriculture et biodiversité

20 September 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Cuisiner un goûter sur le feu

20 September 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Le brame du cerf, roi des forêts

20 September 2025 | Rendez-vous au stand de tir de Versoix

Excursion : Agriculture et biodiversité

2o September 2025 | La libellule

Marcher et philosopher

21 September 2025 | Centre nature de la libellule

Excursion : Marcher et philosopher

21 September 2025 | La libellule

Cabanes dans les bois

21 September 2025 | Centre Nature du Vallon de l’Allondon

Vol plein sud au col de Jaman

27 September 2025 | Col de Jaman

Sortie Nature de Septembre

27 September 2025 | Place de brame de l’Etournel

Sentier climatique: un parcours didactique en 11 étapes

Learn about climate change in the 11 stops of the climate path designed by the City of Geneva

Nature - Que Faire?

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.

Bioparc Genève

Bioparc Genève

Open every day from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, even during vacations and public holidays.

The Biopark can be visited independently, during opening hours, or on a guided tour. The Biopark offers a wide range of activities for children of all ages. You can discover animals from near and far, learn more about the biology of species and how to help preserve them, all while having fun.

WWF Suisse Sorties Nature

WWF Switzerland

Nature actions, hikes, lectures and training courses for young and old throughout Switzerland. Thanks to WWF Events, you can discover nature from a different angle, see its beauty with new eyes, experience it more intensely and learn more about the careful management of its resources. All offers are accompanied by professionals.

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.

Centre nature dédié au Léman

Centre nature dédié au Léman

Explore the world of Lake Geneva, observe its biodiversity under a microscope, and learn about the threats to this unique ecosystem. Located in Eaux-Vives, Espace Léman offers an interactive experience to raise awareness of sustainable water and ecosystem management.

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.

Grand Genève Bike Map

Biking in Grand Genève

As part of its agglomeration cycling plan, Grand Genève has published a paper map featuring, for the first time on a cross-border scale, almost forty Swiss and French cycling and mountain biking routes. The map is available free of charge from Swiss and French tourist offices in Grand Genève.

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.

Educational tree walks

Ville de Genève

The Geneva in your pocket app offers a range of enriching walks, either in situ or from the comfort of your couch, to meet the trees in Geneva.

Le Bois de la Bâtie

Ville de Genève

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.

Moulin de Vert Nature Reserve

Moulin de Vert Nature Reserve

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

Cultural trails: Geneva off the beaten track

Ville de Genève

The Sentiers culturels (cultural trails) offer a whole new way to discover Geneva. The themes are numerous: from one museum to the next, from one book to the next, along the path of contemporary art, the history of botany or on the trail of the Mont-Blanc ascent. Children are invited to take an original look at art and culture thanks to the Pathways specifically designed for families.

Cultural Walks to Discover International Geneva

Discover the international district of Geneva with walking guided tour with Geneva Tourism

Bike rides Geneva

Ville de Genève

Discover Geneva and its region by bike, with a selection of walks and cycle routes recommended by the City of Geneva.

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

Terre&Nature

A variety of walking routes to choose from in the Canton of Geneva.

Le sentier des découvertes de Lancy

Lancy

An educational nature train 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.

Cinema, Theater and Music

Summer Solstice in Music

17 June 2025 | Musée d’ethnographie de Genève

CinéTransat 2025

10 July – 17 August 2025 | Perle du lac

Workshops and DIY

Halte aux Renouées

1 July 2025 | Espace Léman

La Biodiversité autrement

1 July & 5 August 2025 | Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques

Workshop: Le Musée des indésirables

4, 5 July 2025 | Musée d’art et d’histoire

EAU'tour du Léman

From 7 to 12 July & 4 to 9 August 2025 | Villeneuve

Atelier Nature : une montagne de biodiversité

From 8 July to 26 August 2025 | Megève

Le dessin pour mieux observer le Léman

14 August 2025 | Association pour la Sauvegarde du Léman

Atelier - Main verte , plantes d'intérieur

27 August 2025 | Arbres & co Montélimar

Repair Café

6 September 2025 | Repair Café FRC Genève

Bourse aux vélos d'Uni Mail

10 September 2025 | Uni-Mail, 40 Boulevard du Pont d’Arve

Atelier d'aquarelle et de dessin botanique

13 September 2025 | Espace Ami Lullin, salle d’exposition de la Bibliothèque de Genève

Activités ludiques autour des arbres

Ville de Genève

Discovering trees: ideas for fun activities – Whether you are alone, with family or friends, you will certainly find something to have fun, observe and learn among these suggested activities around the trees.

On mérite tous une seconde chance, mėme nos aliments!

Ville de Genève

Give your food a second chance – This initiative provides practical tips, recipes, and clever ideas to reduce food waste at home. From meal planning and smart shopping to transforming wilted produce into delicious dishes, it empowers households to save money, cut emissions, and fight waste in everyday life.

Manifestations de Prospecie Rara

Prospecie Rara | Various dates

Competitions and Contests

Nature Documentaries and Series

Earth School

Ted Ed and United Nations Environment Programme

Our Planet

WWF
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, watch the award-winning docuseries Our Planet that WWF and Netflix has made available for free on YouTube.

Online Resources

The UN Forest Podcast | UNECE

The UN Forest Podcast | UNECE

Let's Talk Ecosystems Podcast

UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) | FAO & UNEP Europe Office

La carte interactive du terroir et de la nature

Canton de Genève

Discover the protected, natural and observation areas of the canton with an interactive map, suggesting various hiking, walking and cycling routes adapted to every age.

Geneva's Biodiversity

Patrimoine Vert Genève

Learn more about the different species of flora and fauna in Geneva.

InfoSpecies

InfoSpecies

Learn about the different species of flora and fauna in Switzerland.

Science Guide

Science Academy of Sciences

Mobile app to learn about science, biodiversity and nature activities in Switzerland.

Nature for All Discovery Zone

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Nature-based resources to connect people with nature.

WWF Wild Classroom

WWF

Bring conservation and science to life with these videos from WWF experts sharing their stories and experiences working to protect wildlife and habitats around the world.