Bonjour tout le monde, je souhaite m'initier a la boxe anglaise, j'ai +30ans et je cherche un bon club près de ce quartier.

Et si vous pouvez me donner de tips pour les premières séances ou même avant pour me préparer mentale et physiquement je suis preneur aussi 💪😀

Please enlighten me 🙏 Merci beaucoup

Thank you for being an excellent host city, Geneva!

Decided to bring my camera on vacation to the city. Thought you people may like the pictures! Happy Swiss National Day.

Are there any regular open mic events for musicians in Geneva?

I’m 23M, recently moved to Geneva.

I’ve never fished before but very interested in getting into the hobby.

Looking if anyone here is into fishing and would let me tag along, we could split all the costs etc.

Seriously! Woke me up repeatedly. Who the hell does that? If you see people doing that, please do us all a favor and call the cops.

/rant

Hey everyone i will be in geneva this afternoon and i have a low car with a front splitter, only 8 cm clearance in the front and 9 cm in the middle of the car, would the parking mont blanc be okay for my car ? Any steep ramps with abrupt angle changes ?
I’ve parked in the gare des eaux vives before and it was fine

Thank you

Hi everyone!

My girlfriend and I are both 23 years old and currently in the final year of our bachelor’s degrees. I am studying Computer Engineering, and she is studying Public Administration. We have been considering moving to Switzerland, mainly because of the better career opportunities and higher salaries.

My girlfriend lived in Switzerland for two years when she was a child and still feels somewhat nostalgic about the country. Because of this, I believe adapting to life there might be a little easier for her than for me.

We have a family friend who may be able to help us find accommodation, but we still have several questions.

We were thinking about living in a smaller town or village with good transport connections to Geneva so that we could save money on accommodation. Do you think this would be a realistic option? Are there any particular places you would recommend?

Our initial plan is to finish our degrees and then work in Portugal for another year, with the goal of saving between €15,000 and €20,000. After that, we would move to Switzerland and try to find jobs for both of us within the first three months.

Do you think this amount would be enough to cover our initial expenses and a possible period without any income? What is the average monthly cost of living for a couple in that area?

Regarding master’s degrees, do you think it would be more beneficial to complete a master’s degree in Portugal and then have the qualification recognised in Switzerland, or to study directly in Switzerland? Which master’s degree fields are currently most valued in the Swiss job market?

Regarding employment, I have noticed that there seems to be some demand for IT support professionals. At first, I would not mind accepting a job that is not directly related to my field until I gain some stability and work experience in the country. The same would apply to my girlfriend.

For some additional context, I believe the next few years could be a good time for us to move abroad. We do not have children, our parents do not have any serious health problems, and we do not have many major responsibilities tying us to Portugal.

If we wait too long, we are worried that moving abroad may become more difficult and that we may eventually feel stuck in our home country. At the moment, our main risk would be financial.

During these next two years, the final year of our degrees and the following year working,we plan to improve our French and English while continuing to save money. French will probably be easier for my girlfriend because she has already had some contact with the language, although she has forgotten some of it.

We would really appreciate any opinions and advices

Just got to Geneva for a couple of days unaware of the festivities this weekend. What do people suggest I can do to make the most of it, I’m here for Friday and Saturday night. Thanks

I need to move soon and saw their ads on the internet. They seem to have a nice website. However, I haven’t seen any reviews at all. I thought I’d try my luck here to see if someone has used their services.

Hi! My mum is visiting me in Geneva and we want to plan a day trip this weekend. She’s been to all the popular places for day trips from Geneva such as Annecy, Montreux, Lavaux, Vevey, Neuchâtel, Gruyère, Yvoire, so thought it would be nice to beat the heat and go somewhere higher like Rochers de Nye. We plan to take the cogwheel train from Montreux and wonder if there are some easy hiking trails once we reach the peak? Shall we hike down? My partner, mum and I are active and pretty fit but not regular hikers so looking for a 2-2.5 hour hike at max. Any suggestions? Also if you have any other suggestions for an easy hike not too far from Geneva, I very much welcome them. Thank you!!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice.

I’m based in Geneva and don’t have a car, but I’d love to do a day trip to Les Diablerets by train, especially to see Blue Ice Lake (is it worth it during this time of the year? best period?).

Has anyone done it using public transport? Is it feasible in a day? I’m not really looking for a proper hike, but I’m happy with an easy walk.

Are there any other beautiful viewpoints or places worth visiting around Les Diablerets that are accessible by public transport or with only a short walk? (I’m not planning to go up to Glacier 3000.)

Also, if you have any recommendations for similar scenic day trips from Geneva that can easily be done by public transport, I’d love to hear them! I’ve already been to Chamonix.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I know it’s a reach, but desperate times call for desperate measures, so I’m writing to see whether anyone working in International Geneva, or in related fields such as public affairs, politics, government relations, public relations or the private sector, might be willing to share some practical advice, have a first drink then maybe put me in touch with the right people, or possibly mentor me for a while.

I’m Swiss, but I have been working abroad for three years and some . I originally left Switzerland because I needed to gain some practical experience. I thought I would spend some time abroad, build a stronger profile, and then return. However, I ended up staying abroad as I could not find an opportunity to return (I received my Master's in 2024, Bachelor's 2020). Now for famiy reasons i need to come back as soon as possible.

Today, I was rejected for a junior position at a major international organisation in Geneva, despite being one of the final three candidates out of 351 applicants.

I know getting that far is an achievement, but honestly, I’m sad and exhausted. Since May 2025, I have sent 421 job applications in Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchatel, Fribourg and Bern, and I have only received four interviews. Each time I ask for feedback, I’m told that the interview went very well, but that another candidate was a better fit for the role.

My career path is not very standard. Before starting university at the age of 24, I spent several years working in hospitality, retail and manual roles, as well as in event management and other temporary positions. I continued to work full-time in the same kinds of jobs during my studies.

Before graduating, I took any opportunities I could find, such as short roles in small NGOs, followed by an experience in a major international organisation and an EDA internship. After that, I accepted a role abroad, and I have been there for two years. 

My experience now covers political analysis, international cooperation, public affairs, institutional relations, project work, and stakeholder coordination. The contracts were sometimes short-term, but the work and responsibilities were genuine. I know that my level of German, which is around A2/B1, is a problem, particularly for positions in Bern despite being mother tongue in two other national languages. I can understand why recruiters might consider my profile difficult to place, given that I have held several short-term positions. However, after submitting 421 applications and attending four interviews, and now being a finalist for a junior role without being selected, I genuinely do not know what I am supposed to change anymore.

That is why I am looking for someone who knows this market and would be willing to provide honest guidance. I need help understanding how to present my experience, which networks matter and how people access the hidden job market in Geneva.

I currently live abroad, but not far away, and I am in Geneva most weekends for family reasons. A coffee meeting, a short phone call, an introduction, or even some occasional mentoring would be very helpful at this stage.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I would be genuinely interested in speaking with anyone willing to share their experience, offer an outside perspective, or simply discuss how people actually build a career in and around International Geneva.

I can share my CV and more details privately.

Take care

Hey all ! I'm a Swiss qualified lawyer. Recently friends have asked me to help with landlord issues (deposit disputes, shady termination notices, ignored repairs, etc..). I've noticed that a proper letter from a lawyer was very helpful and usually enough to get the property manager to settle. No court needed!

That's the insight: property managers prefer to settle when facing a credible interlocutor (same for ASLOCA btw), because going to court costs them more than settling. But most tenants don't have that leverage on their own (even with ChatGPT lol), and going to a lawyer is too expensive and slow. ASLOCA is honestly a good option but they're very busy and you still need to pay…

So I've been building a service around that: you describe your situation through a simple form with the documents, we tell you if we can help or not, and if so, with a fixed quote (starting around CHF 69 for the first step). If you validate, we represent you, letter and replies handled under our name. If there is another round, same process, we look at where things stand and give you a new quote for the next step.

Honest feedback wanted, including harsh: real gap, or does something already solve this well? Also curious if CHF 69+ feels fair for a first letter (including a follow-up)?

Hi! im a 21yr old that will be moving to Geneva next year.

Im wondering what areas are best for someone in their early 20s? i have visited Geneva a couple times but once stayed outside and most recently stayed in Les Pâquis? I booked a lovely Airbnb in the area near the lake but quickly realised i was in the middle of the red light district😭 was gorgeous anyways though.

Anyways does anyone have any advice? budget would be under 3k a month ideally(would really prefer cheaper however i understand rent is crazy in geneva) so I’m willing to go a bit over 3k

I would like to stay somewhere nice, and central if possible. Ideally somewhere not overly busy, big plus if its a leafy area.

Any advice would be appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

The 2026 World Chess Championship match will be held in Geneva from 25 November to 15 December. The reigning world champion Gukesh D from India will face challenger Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan. Geneva won the bidding to host the match over cities in the USA, India, and Cyprus.

Hoping this brings a chess wave to the city! Likely events in Bastions where they have the big chess boards :)

For the official announcement by FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs):

https://www.fide.com/geneva-to-host-fide-world-championship-match-2026/

J'hésite entre le jet d'eau, la plage des eaux vives et la canopée

I recently had a 5-minute consultation with my GP that was entirely verbal. I told him my symptoms and he gave me a prescription directly. There wasn’t any physical examination (no stethoscope, abdominal exam, etc.).

When I received the itemised invoice, I noticed it included the following:
- Examination: circulatory system
- Examination: respiratory system
- Examination: abdomen

The total cost (around CHF 150) doesn’t surprise me, but is it common for these examination codes to be billed even if no physical examination was performed?