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Overview of Canton of Geneva Region (Genève)
Canton of Geneva Region (Genève) is located in the Canton of Geneva region of Switzerland, with its prefectural capital at Geneva. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Jet d'Eau & Lake Geneva harbor, Vieille Ville & St. Pierre Cathedral, Palais des Nations & CERN Science Gateway, Carouge bohemian quarter.
How to get to Canton of Geneva Region
Geneva Airport (GVA) is 7 minutes by free train from Genève-Cornavin station; TGV Lyria to Paris. Use our SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Canton of Geneva
When visiting cities across Canton of Geneva, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Filets de perche
- Longeole sausage
- Cardons épineux genevois
- Artisanal Swiss watchmakers' cafés & chocolatiers
Best time to visit Canton of Geneva
Best time to visit Canton of Geneva: May–Oct.
All 19 cities & municipalities in Canton of Geneva Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genève Genève (BFS 6621) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 203,951 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Vernier Vernier (BFS 6643) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 34,958 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Lancy Lancy (BFS 6628) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 33,377 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Meyrin Meyrin (BFS 6630) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 25,745 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Carouge (GE) Carouge (GE) (BFS 6608) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 22,621 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Onex Onex (BFS 6631) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 19,058 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Thônex Thônex (BFS 6640) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 14,182 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Versoix Versoix (BFS 6644) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 13,411 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chêne-Bougeries Chêne-Bougeries (BFS 6612) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 12,504 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Le Grand-Saconnex Le Grand-Saconnex (BFS 6623) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 12,275 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Veyrier Veyrier (BFS 6645) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 11,887 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Plan-les-Ouates Plan-les-Ouates (BFS 6633) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 10,620 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bernex Bernex (BFS 6607) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 10,244 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chêne-Bourg Chêne-Bourg (BFS 6613) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 8,674 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Collonge-Bellerive Collonge-Bellerive (BFS 6616) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 8,299 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cologny Cologny (BFS 6617) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 5,598 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Confignon Confignon (BFS 6618) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,631 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Satigny Satigny (BFS 6638) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,273 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Pregny-Chambésy Pregny-Chambésy (BFS 6634) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 3,775 | Regional km² | City guide → |