La Cité du Temps, Geneva

Name: La Cité du Temps
Address: pont de la Machine 1, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 818 39 00

#56 among attractions in Geneva

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

La Cité du Temps (address: pont de la Machine 1) is a place located in Geneva (Genève canton) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1240 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°12'20"N latitude and 6°8'42"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. La Cité du Temps is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Bel-Air (trolleybus, 4 min walk), Bel-Air (tram, 4 min walk), Bel-Air (bus, 4 min walk), Molard (ferry, 5 min walk), Geneva Railway Station (train, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Temple de la Fusterie (church, 4 min walk), Île Rousseau (island, 4 min walk), Pont du Mont-Blanc (bridge, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°12'20"N, 6°8'42"E

Address

pont de la Machine 1Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias (Rues-Basses Fusterie)Geneva 1204 Switzerland

Contact

+41 22 818 39 00

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is La Cité du Temps open?

La Cité du Temps is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to La Cité du Temps?

Nearby attractions include Temple de la Fusterie, Geneva (4 min walk), Île Rousseau, Geneva (4 min walk), Pont du Mont-Blanc, Geneva (5 min walk), Halle Nord / Capsule_s, Geneva (7 min walk).

How to get to La Cité du Temps by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Cité du Temps:

Trolleybus

Bel-Air • Lines: 10, 19, 2, 3, 7 (4 min walk)
Mont-Blanc • Lines: 6 (5 min walk)

Tram

Bel-Air • Lines: 12, 14, 17, 18 (4 min walk)
Molard • Lines: 12, 17 (5 min walk)

Bus

Bel-Air • Lines: 20, 5, D, Nc, Ne, Nj, No, Np, Nt, Nv (4 min walk)
Mont-Blanc • Lines: 25, 8, 9, E+, G+, Na, Nc, Ns, T74 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Molard • Lines: M1 (5 min walk)
Genève-Mt-Blanc • Lines: 3150, 3154 (6 min walk)

Train

Geneva Railway Station (9 min walk)
Genève-Champel (26 min walk)