Vernier, Geneva

Name: Vernier
Address: Geneva, Switzerland

#64 among attractions in Geneva

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Vernier is a municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It is divided into different sections: Vernier Village, Le Lignon, Aïre, Les Avanchets, Cointrin and Châtelaine. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.97 mi²Coordinates: 46°13'1"N, 6°5'3"E

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Vernier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Microcosm, Patinoire des Vernets, The Globe of Science and Innovation, Musée d'ethnographie de Genève.

1.7 miNW
Museum, Science, Science museum
Microcosm, Meyrin
45 min walk • Nestled within the quiet town of Meyrin, Switzerland, lies a hidden gem for science enthusiasts and curious minds alike: Microcosm. This engaging museum invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of particle physics and the wonders of the universe.
2.8 miSE
Outdoor activities, Sport venue, Sport
Patinoire des Vernets, Geneva
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, the Patinoire des Vernets serves as a premier destination for ice sports enthusiasts. This sports venue is renowned for its exceptional facilities, which cater to a variety of ice-related activities, including figure...
1.8 miNW
Striking sphere-shaped exhibition center
The Globe of Science and Innovation, Meyrin
46 min walk • The Globe of Science and Innovation is a visitor center, designed to inform visitors about the significant research being carried out at CERN.
2.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Geneva
73 min walk • The Musée d'ethnographie de Genève is one of the most important ethnographic museums in Switzerland.
2.1 miSE
Piers and boardwalks, Bridge
Viaduc de la Jonction, Geneva
54 min walk • The Viaduc de la Jonction is a rail viaduct in Geneva, Switzerland. It was completed in 1945. It is located above the confluence of the rivers Rhône & Arve, locally known as "la Jonction", from which it gets its name.
2.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Institut et Musée Voltaire, Geneva
63 min walk • The Institut et Musée Voltaire is a museum in Geneva dedicated to the life and works of Voltaire. The museum is housed in Les Délices, which was Voltaire's home from 1755 until 1760.
2.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Les Délices, Geneva
62 min walk • Les Délices was from 1755–1760 the home of the French philosopher Voltaire in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1952 it has housed the Institut et Musée Voltaire, a museum dedicated to his life and works.
1.9 miE
Mosque, Church
Geneva Mosque, Geneva
48 min walk • The Geneva Mosque, also known as the Petit-Saconnex Mosque is the largest mosque in Geneva, Switzerland. It was financed by the Saudi-based Muslim World League and constructed in 1978 in the neighborhood of Le Petit-Saconnex.
2 miNE
Convention center
Palexpo, Geneva
51 min walk • Palexpo is a convention center in Geneva, Switzerland. The buildings are owned by the canton of Geneva while the company is a semi-private foundation. The center is located close to Geneva International Airport. There are seven halls, and 102,000 square metres of exhibition space. The Geneva Motor Show is held at Palexpo.
2.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
MAMCO, Geneva
73 min walk • The MAMCO is the contemporary art museum of Geneva. Opened in 1994 in a factory building, with 3000 m2 of exhibition space, it is the largest contemporary art museum of Switzerland. From 1994 to 2015, it was directed by Christian Bernard, and from 2016 by Lionel Bovier.
2.6 miW
Forts and castles
Choully Castle
68 min walk • Choully Castle is a castle in the municipality of Satigny of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.