Bains des Pâquis

Swimming in Lake Geneva is the main activity. You swim in the lake right in the city centre, surrounded by Geneva’s harbour. The shore offers a direct view of the nearby Jet d’Eau.

To unwind, there is a sauna and a hammam. The restaurant offers affordable prices. Fondue is one of the dishes most associated with the place, especially during the colder months.

The Bains des Pâquis also hosts concerts, exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year. Or you can simply sit by the water and take in the lake and the harbour.

Access : the Bains are located on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the Pâquis district of Geneva.

Visit duration : from a few moments for the view to several hours for swimming and the sauna.

Visitors : this is a public space open to everyone.

On site : lake swimming, sauna, hammam and restaurant.

In summer, come for the swimming and the view over the harbour. In winter, combine the sauna or hammam with a fondue at the restaurant. As the Jet d’Eau is just a short walk away, you can enjoy both on the same lakeside stroll.

• The Jet d’Eau de Genève has soared above Lake Geneva for over a century and is the city’s emblem.
• The Parc et Villa La Grange spans 25 hectares on the shores of Lake Geneva, featuring a rose garden and gardens in a variety of styles.
• The MIR International Museum of the Reformation, in the Old Town, traces the history of the Reformation and John Calvin.