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Geneva New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve in Geneva. Fireworks, gala dinners, luxury hotels and restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

New years eve in in Geneva has some spectacular fireworks in a glorious setting, while the city is also home to some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Europe, meaning you'll be spoiled for choice when planning your new years eve celebrations here.

If you're in Geneva over the festive season then it makes sense to take the opportunity to enjoy the sights - for grand architecture then you need to go visit the Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, particularly the Chapel of the Maccabees, in the Old Town. Whilst you're in the old town, make the most of the wonderful shops and cafes and have a wander around.

If you love perusing museums a trip to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum could be right up your street, or try out the Museum of Art and History, Maison Tavel or Musee D'ethnographie de Geneve, that should keep you busy during your stay. Don't forget to visit the United Nations Headquarters at the Palace of Nations.

If you're a shop-a-holic, then perhaps I shouldn't mention Rue du Rhône, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Chopard, Prada, Tiffany & Co and not forgetting Gucci, a luxury shoppers paradise! For something more festive head to the Christmas Markets at Place de la Fusterie, Carouge Christmas Market, Rue du Mont-Blanc and Jardin Anglais.

New Years Eve Fireworks

The main event is held at Quai du Mont-Blanc, with live music and a great spot for the fireworks from Grand Hotel Kempinski. With food and drinks available from stands! The music on the Rotunda will be on from 7.30pm to 3am, a great party atmosphere.

If you want something a little low key then, grab your own bottle of bubbly and take a walk down to the lakeside or onto Pont du Mont Blanc to watch the fireworks. Full schedule, once released, available here.

Plainpalais Cirque de Noel

There's also Plainpalais for festive fun throughout December with Cirque de Noel. So you can enjoy trapeze artists, jugglers, acrobats and of course, Santa Claus. They also have a new year's eve dinner show - get info and tickets here

New Year's Eve Concert at Grand Theatre de Geneve

With baritone Simon Keenlyside along with the Geneva Camerata and musical director David Greilsammer, this traditional New Year's Eve concert is a superb way to spend the evening. Ticket and menu details here.

New Years Eve Dinner Cruise

Or if you love to be on the water, you could opt for a New Years Eve Dinner Cruise and enjoy the fireworks from on the lake.

There are several local cruise companies offering new years eve fireworks cruises, one of the best options is with CGN Cruises with the scenic backdrop - get more details on their new year cruise options here.

New Years Eve Hotels

Geneve has some fabulous hotels, and as with the restaurants there will be no shortage of special events and parties to choose from, with black tie gals dinners especially popular over new years eve. It pays to find somewhere centrally located too of you're looking to head out to watch the fireworks display come midnight.

We highly recommend these places in particular:

InterContinental Geneva
Four Seasons Hotel des Beruges Geneva
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
La Reserve Geneve Hotel & Spa
The Hotel de la Paix, a Ritz-Carlton partner hotel

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Geneva new years eve hotels here.

Restaurants

Many of the top Geneva restaurants will be holding their own celebrations including some luxury gala dinners, perfect if you love to get dressed to the nines and dance the night away. Treat yourself to some delicious Swiss cuisine at one of these top establishments:

L'Aparte
Bayview
Le Chat-Botte
Windows Restaurant at Hotel d'Angleterre
Living Room Bar & Kitchen

NYE Live Stream

There are a couple of decent options to give you a good chance of being able to watch some of the new years eve fireworks live online, with live streaming webcams positioned at key locations:

Live webcam from Plaine de Planpalais

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