GENEVA, Switzerland – Good Friday, an official holiday in 24 out of 26 cantons in Switzerland (strangely not in two of the most Catholic, Valais and Ticino) is commemorated with markets, processions and Via Crucis. Then, on Monday, in addition to religious services a few good Easter egg hunts. Check it out.
Category: What’s On?
C’mon! Geneva is not that boring… you just need to know where to go.
2016 St. Patrick’s Day around Lake Geneva
Find the 2017 listing here. GENEVA, Switzerland – It’s not too late to get your green on. Here’s where!
What’s on in February in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – “February, twenty-eight days as a rule are plenty. One year in every four, his days shall be reckoned as nine and twenty.” So, what’s on? Here’s my selection of events for what many consider as the last month of winter. Yes!
List of Carnivals in Switzerland
GENEVA, Switzerland – Carnival season is upon us, and whether you are a long-term resident or a newly-arrived expat, you should experience one of these celebrations, as they can be a lot of fun. Some of the carnivals are scary, and I mean, the purpose is to scare you—and winter away—as much as possible (see video below).
January sales, further reductions now on
GENEVA, Switzerland —The January sales are nearing their end, with many retailers offering further discounts for your shopping pleasure.
What’s on in January in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – After a six months hiatus, I am back with a new selection of what’s on in Geneva and surroundings this January-February.
New Year’s Eve 2015-2016 in Geneva
To see events for New Year’s Eve 2016 click here! GENEVA, Switzerland – Spending New Year’s Eve in Geneva and looking to celebrate it outdoors? Here’s what’s on —and most of it free— during the last eve of 2015.
Swiss Army surplus sale in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – The annual Military Surplus Exhibition and sale at Palexpo comes to an end this weekend 22 November.
Find Flea Markets, Brocantes, Trocs, Car Boot and Vintage Sales in Lake Geneva Switzerland
Updated GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Welcome to my ever-evolving list of flea and swap, garage, trunk, vintage and church markets, trocs, vide greniers and brocantes in the Lake Geneva region. Special thanks to Christine Senti Mari Santa Cruz who contributes to this listing on a regular basis.
UN at Geneva Open Doors Day: peace and peacocks
GENEVA, Switzerland – Jazz, Thai drum dancing and film screenings are but a few of the many activities taking place this Saturday 24 October from 10:00 to 17:00, free of charge, during the Open Doors Day at the UN in Geneva.
The Prehistoric Lascaux Caves in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – It may sound like an oxymoron, but the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux, France are temporarily in Geneva. Of course, I am referring to life-size replicas in exhibition at Palexpo until January 2016.
All About Geneva is back!
GENEVA, Switzerland – After a three-month writing hiatus, All About Geneva is back… at least, for now. Since I began blogging six years ago many new English-language websites have sprouted in Geneva. Several of them offering daily Swiss news; others, musings, resources and events. Many of them do a pretty good job at keeping the community informed. My voice…
All About Geneva 