Precision City - The Watch-Related Attractions of Geneva

Geneva has a long and proud history of watchmaking, and although you may not have known it, there are some fascinating watch-related attractions to check out during a stay in the city. When you are booking Geneva airport ski transfers and planning some things that you would like to see in the city during a short stopover, keep some of the following highlights in mind.

Patek Philippe Museum

This fascinating museum will allow you to go on a journey through the history of watchmaking in the city. The history of this craft dates back five centuries, and here you will find out all about the developments in the field up to the present day. You will find it in the Plainpalais district, where you will be able to look over its excellent watch collection as well as finding out more about the history of the craft.

The Flower Clock

The Flower Clock is one of the most interesting and beautiful attractions in the city, so make sure you put it on your itinerary if you have some time before jumping on your Geneva airport ski transfers. Located in Jardin Anglais, it is right next to the lake and dates back to 1955. It contains over 6,000 flowers, which are changed according to the season. In a modern twist, it is also very accurate because it uses satellites to tell the time.

Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

There is no better way to find out about watchmaking than to visit a workshop. The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie opened in 2005, and when you visit you will be able to find out all about the process of making the intricate timepieces. You don't need any previous experience, and it is the perfect way to take a real skill home with you. Find it at Avenue du Mail 22.

Piaget Time Gallery

Piaget is one of the best-known watch brands in the city, and you will be able to visit its very interesting gallery at Rue du Rhône 40. You will find out all about the history of the company dating back over a century, and you will get a real feel for the passion it has for watches. There are over 100 models on display, giving you a good insight into one of the most iconic brands in the city.

Explore Part of History

Before your Geneva airport ski transfers whisk you to the ski resorts, plan to spend a day or so in this wonderful city - there is plenty to see and do. There may be more famous attractions than the ones above, but if you would rather see some more unusual highlights that focus on an important part of the city's history, they are ideal.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Geneva airport ski transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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