The 10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Geneva

From gentle lakeside walks and romantic cruises to hands-on chocolate workshops and wine tasting experiences, Geneva offers the perfect setting to reconnect and share special moments together. Explore the essential experiences of Geneva, personally selected by our Concierges at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues.

Take a cruise to Yvoire

Discover the beauty of Lake Geneva as you glide across the waters aboard a private yacht, with Mont Blanc – Europe’s highest mountain – rising in the distance. You’ll cross into France to reach Yvoire, a chocolate-box medieval village with charming cobbled alleyways lined with stone townhouses.

Taste your way through the world of chocolate

Discover the unique know-how of Switzerland’s oldest chocolate factory, Maison Cailler, as you watch artisan chocolate makers craft sweet delights to perfection. A delicious tasting experience allows you to indulge in some of the world’s most delectable chocolate creations.

Trace the art of watchmaking at the Patek Philippe Museum

Housing one of the world’s foremost collections of watches, the Museum spans over 500 years of horological history. Admire exquisite pieces that reflect the art of fine watchmaking throughout the centuries, including 16th century portable timepieces, meticulously designed wrist watches, and domed table clocks adorned with animal and floral motifs.

Savour a traditional Swiss fondue

Feast on a traditional Swiss fondue in a cosy alpine setting, dipping freshly baked bread into the bubbling cheese. Choose from regional varieties that make the most of local produce, such as moitié-moitié, which combines Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois, and Neuchâteloise, which marries Gruyère and Emmental.

Taste fine wines in Lavaux

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the vineyard terraces of Lavaux produce some of the country’s most prized wines, such as Chasselas, a deep golden hued wine with honeyed, nutty flavours that is nicknamed “Swiss gold.” Explore these stunning vineyard landscapes on two wheels, stopping off at award-winning producers along the way.

Take a gentle stroll in the English Garden

Take a romantic stroll through the English Garden, Geneva’s first English-style park dating to 1845, making sure you spare some time to admire its famous Flower Clock. Made up of 12,000 flowers, it features an exuberant display of floral arrangements that change with the seasons.

Discover the picture-perfect village of Gruyères

The charming town of Gruyères lends its name to Switzerland’s sweet, nutty cheese made using unpasteurised milk. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the village’s quaint central street, then visit the fairy-tale castle that sits atop the hillside – it’s a charming sight, framed by the snow-capped Alps to the south.

Discover fundamental physics at CERN

Discover the world of particle physics at the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. You can admire the Large Hadron Collider, a colossal circular particle accelerator, while engaging with engineers and physicists to gain an insight into the inner workings of the lab.

Connect with humanity at the Red Cross Museum

Through personal stories and first-hand accounts addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems, the Museum sheds light on the importance of humanitarian action, looking at the founding principles of the Red Cross. Interactive exhibits guide you through 150 years of humanitarian history.

Spend time at the UN

Enjoy a guided tour of the Palais des Nations, a 20th century building that lies at the heart of Geneva’s leafy Ariana Park. You will learn about the United Nations and its role in maintaining world peace while strengthening international relations and development.