Jet d'eau
Quick Facts
- Location
- Switzerland, Geneva
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 30 – 60 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00 to sunset · 09:00-23:15 from 4 May to 13 Sep; Fri-Sun until 22:30 with lighting; shut down 2 Nov to 3 Dec for maintenance
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free to view · Free to watch; guided visits are for booked groups of 10-12
- Address
- Switzerland, Geneva, lakeside of Lake Geneva, Jet d'Eau
- Coordinates
- 46.2070, 6.1530
Introduction
The Jet d'Eau is Geneva's most famous landmark—a water column about 140 m high shooting from Lake Geneva, one of the world's tallest artificial fountains. It shoots about 500 liters per second at about 200 km/h, majestic; in sunlight it often forms a rainbow, visible from anywhere in the city and the distant hills—Geneva's undisputed symbol. It was first built in the late 19th century to release excess pressure from a hydroelectric plant, later becoming a landmark. Visitors can walk along the lakeside path to the jetty at the fountain's base, feeling its power up close (sometimes splashed by mist). At night it is lit—special. Free and spectacular, the Jet d'Eau is a not-to-miss Geneva sight.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00 to sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 to sunset |
| Wednesday | 10:00 to sunset |
| Thursday | 10:00 to sunset |
| Friday | 10:00 to sunset |
| Saturday | 10:00 to sunset |
| Sunday | 10:00 to sunset |
09:00-23:15 from 4 May to 13 Sep; Fri-Sun until 22:30 with lighting; shut down 2 Nov to 3 Dec for maintenance
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free to view |
|---|
Free to watch; guided visits are for booked groups of 10-12
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Jet d'eau?
Monday: 10:00 to sunset; Tuesday: 10:00 to sunset; Wednesday: 10:00 to sunset; Thursday: 10:00 to sunset; Friday: 10:00 to sunset; Saturday: 10:00 to sunset; Sunday: 10:00 to sunset; 09:00-23:15 from 4 May to 13 Sep; Fri-Sun until 22:30 with lighting; shut down 2 Nov to 3 Dec for maintenance
How much is the admission for Jet d'eau?
Free Admission: Free to view; Free to watch; guided visits are for booked groups of 10-12
Any practical tips for visiting Jet d'eau?
On sunny days the mist forms a rainbow—the most beautiful moment. The jetty close-up is most stunning but you may get splashed if wind shifts.
How long should I spend at Jet d'eau?
A typical visit takes 30 – 60 minutes.
