Be one of the 100,000 visitors who take the tour of the Palais des Nations each year. One hour tours are available in more than 15 languages. Nearly half of our visitors are students from universities and schools.

What you will see

• The Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room (decorated by Mr. Barcelo) - included in the Guided Tours since 8 April 2009
• One of the conference rooms in the new building.
• Some of the gifts presented by various countries to the United Nations Office at Geneva
• The Salle des Pas Perdus, from where you can see the Armillary Sphere and the monument commemorating the conquest of outer space.
• The Assembly Hall, the largest room in the Palais des Nations.
• The Council Chamber, where many important negotiations have taken place. The walls are covered with impressive murals.
• A film on the activities and the objectives of the United Nations Office at Geneva.
• You will also be informed about the work of the United Nations and the history of the Palais des Nations, formerly headquarters of the League of Nations.

Please note that, due to meetings scheduling, a change in the tour route can occur without prior notice.

When can you visit the Palais des Nations?

Between April and October, the Palais des Nations is open to visitors every day from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In July and August, the Palais des Nations open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From November to March, we are open on week days (Monday to Friday) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (closed between mid-December until 2 January included).

Entrance

Visitors must enter at the Pregny Gate at 14, avenue de la Paix.

Valid identity documents are required.

Public transport: lines 8, 18, F, V and Z stop at "Appia"; lines 5,11 and 14 stop at "Nations".

Tour fees

• Adult fee: CHF 10.-
• University students, senior citizens and disabled persons: CHF 8.-
• School children from 6 years old: CHF 5.- (one adult free of charge per group of 20 children)
• Groups: 20 per cent discount is offered on the total price for groups of 20 (and more) adults
• Private tours for groups from one to 14 adults: CHF 150.-

Reservations are compulsory for group visits. Special programmes are available upon request. Please complete our online reservation form (orange button below) or alternatively, contact us:

Visitors' Service
Palais des Nations
14, avenue de la Paix
CH - 1211 Geneva 10
Tel: +41 (0)22 917 48 96 or +41(0)22 917 45 39
Fax: +41(0)22 917 00 32
Email: [email protected]

Novecento, Aug 6, 2009 @ 22:23

Any volunteers to organise a glocals group to go visit together?

If someone is willing to organise it, we'll email the 'a group if forming' email to all Geneva members.

Nir
Nir Ofek, Aug 7, 2009 @ 00:01

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Tour fees

• Adult fee: CHF 10.-
• University students, senior citizens and disabled persons: CHF 8.-
• School children from 6 years old: CHF 5.- (one adult free of charge per group of 20 children)
• Groups: 20 per cent discount is offered on the total price for groups of 20 (and more) adults
• Private tours for groups from one to 14 adults: CHF 150.-

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Is it just me, or does it strike anyone else as odd that you would have to pay to visit an (almost) entirely taxpayer-funded institution?



Mike

rmike, Aug 7, 2009 @ 00:06