Le Grand-Saconnex
in Geneva of Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.232 and 6.121 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 13' 54" and E 6° 7' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:17 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:41 am and 8:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Le Grand-Saconnex

Le Grand-Saconnex in Geneva (Canton of Geneva) with it's 9,781 citizens is a city in Switzerland about 80 mi (or 129 km) south-west of Bern, the country's capital city.

Local time in Le Grand-Saconnex is now 12:17 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Le Grand-Saconnex, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Geneva Cointrin International Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), North-East. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Geneva, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, Gex, Chancy and Saint-Claude. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 19th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Moevenpick Hotel & Casino

Address
1,1 mi
Route de Pre-Bois 20,
1215 Geneve
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


InterContinental Hotels GENEVE

Address
0,8 mi
7-9 Chemin Du Petit-Saconnex
1211 Geneva
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Starling Geneva Hotel And Conference Center

Address
0,4 mi
Route François-Peyrot 34
1218 Genève
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Montbrillant

Address
1,7 mi
2 Rue de Montbrillant
1201 Geneve
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Genève Aéroport France

Address
1,6 mi
Chemin des Trois Noyers
01210 FERNEY VOLTAIRE
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Appart'hotel Odalys Ferney Geneve Residence de Tourisme

Address
2,0 mi
13 chemin du Levant
01210 Ferney Voltaire
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Residence Hoteliere la Réserve Genève Ferney

Address
1,7 mi
Avenue du Jura 3
01210 Ferney Voltaire
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


NH Geneva City

Address
1,4 mi
avenue Wendt 42-44
1203 Genève
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cornavin

Address
1,8 mi
Gare de Cornavin,boulevard James-Fazy 23
1201 Genève
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nash Airport Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
11, Chemin De La Violette
1216 Geneve
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Nissan GT-R Nismo and 370Z Nismo - Geneva 2014

Published: March 19, 2014
Length: 16:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jamboolio

Jamboolio checks out the hard-core versions of the Nissan GT-R and 370Z tuned by Nismo, Nissan's performance and motorsport division at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The Nissan GT-R Nismo has.


Audi R8 V10 Plus Startup Sound @ Geneva Motor Show w/ ThatDudeinBlue [4K UHD]

Published: March 10, 2015
Length: 41:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DoctaM3

For the first time you hear the new Audi R8 V10 Plus startup at the Geneva Motor show. David (ThatDudeinBlue) and I comment on the sound and look compared to its sibling the R8 e-Tron. What...


2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 - Exterior and Interior Walkaround - Geneva Motor Show 2014

Published: May 18, 2014
Length: 06:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AutoXan

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 - Exterior and Interior Walkaround Geneva Motor Show 2014 Salon international de l'auto de Genève 2014 Welcome to AutoXan!!! If you liked this video,...


Préface Sàrl, Le Landeron / NE - Triangle Business & Living / GE Façade par élément

Published: August 17, 2012
Length: 03:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PrefaceSarl

Montage d'une façade à caisson compact respirant, sans échafaudage.


Remake du Châteaux du Grand Saconnex

Published: April 28, 2012
Length: 44:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fabio chironi

Notre compagnie est spécialisée dans la photographie aérienne. Nous sommes basés à Genève, mais nous nous déplaçons aussi sur toute la Suisse ainsi que sur France.


Swiss Car Event 2014 à Palexpo - Genève : aftermovie officiel

Published: August 22, 2014
Length: 11:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Swiss Car Event

LE SWISS CAR EVENT 2014 a fait le plein à Palexpo ! 12'000 spectateurs, + de 1'000 voitures, drift, FMX, stunt, skate, tuning, Kustom, sexy shows ... Le week-end a envoyé du très très lourd...


Seven Art: Hillary Duff - Why not

Published: December 21, 2008
Length: 39:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 7sevenart

Jeudi 11 décembre 2008: Sortie de la guggen Seven Art Fête de l'Escalade de la commune du Grand-Saconnex (Genève)


CASTING ENFANT Babybook KidsFashion Magazine - 7e édition 2014/15

Published: January 16, 2015
Length: 41:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Babybook KidsFashion Magazine

Découvrez les présélections de la 7e édition du plus grand casting enfant en Europe, de 0 à 12 ans, a réuni plus de 3'000 participants venus en famille à Berne, Martigny et Genève,...


Koenigsegg with engine on at Palexpo Genève 2014

Published: March 17, 2014
Length: 53:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: niraviv5


Landing at Geneva

Published: January 25, 2009
Length: 11:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brian Kennan

Snowy Alps seen from the air on approach to Geneva.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, religious beliefs, class, allegiance, or political opinions.

Located at 46.2278, 6.13722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Organizations established in 1863, Aftermath of war, International organizations, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, International volunteer organizations, Missing people organizations

Geneva International Airport

Geneva International Airport, formerly known as Cointrin Airport and officially as Genève Aéroport, is an airport serving Geneva, Switzerland. It is located 4 km northwest of the city centre and has direct connections to motorways, bus lines and railways. Its northern limit runs along the Swiss–French border and the airport can be accessed from both countries.

Located at 46.2383, 6.10944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Transport in Geneva, Meyrin

Palexpo

Palexpo is a convention center in Geneva, Switzerland. The buildings are owned by the State of Geneva while the company is a semi-private foundation. The center is located close to Geneva Cointrin International Airport. There are seven halls, and 102,000 square metres of exhibition space. The Salon International de l'Auto is held at Palexpo. In early 2009, the Palexpo underwent a renovation project to enhance and improve the convention center's architecture, furnishings and technology.

Located at 46.235, 6.118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Geneva, Culture in Geneva, Economy of Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Convention centres in Switzerland

SEG Geneva Arena

SEG Geneva Arena is an indoor arena in Geneva, Switzerland. Part of the Palexpo complex, it opened in 1995, and it currently holds 9,500 spectators and hosts concerts and indoor sporting events, such as tennis and basketball.

Located at 46.2336, 6.1122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Event venues established in 1995, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva, Indoor arenas in Switzerland

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, also known simply as the International Red Cross Museum, is a museum located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Located at 46.2272, 6.13694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Museums in Geneva

Geneva Mosque

The Geneva Mosque was constructed in 1978 in the neighbourhood Le Petit-Saconnex in Geneva, Switzerland. The mosque was inaugurated by the Saudi Arabian King Khalid ibn Abd al-Aziz and President of the Swiss Confederation Willi Ritschard and is the greatest mosque in Switzerland. The building has space for 1,500 worshippers. The Imam of the mosque is Yahya Basalamah.

Located at 46.2236, 6.12194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1978, Mosques in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Geneva, Religion in Geneva, Visitor attractions in Geneva

Geneva Airport railway station

Geneva Airport railway station (French: Gare de Genève-Aéroport) is a railway station located under the runway of Geneva International Airport (French: Aéroport international de Genève), in Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland. The station is 250 metres away from the airport terminal (under the same roof) and very near to the Palexpo fairground. Like Zurich Airport railway station, it is an underground station. The station is a terminus station served by an average of five trains an hour.

Located at 46.2325, 6.11194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airport railway stations in Switzerland, Railway stations in the canton of Geneva, Railway stations opened in 1987, Swiss Federal Railways stations

Musée Ariana

The Musée Ariana, also known as the Musée suisse de la céramique et du verre (Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass), is a museum in Geneva, Switzerland. It is devoted to ceramic and glass artwork, and contains around 20,000 objects from the last 1,200 years, representing the historic, geographic, artistic and technological breadth of glass and ceramic manufacture during this time. The collection is the only one of its kind in Switzerland.

Located at 46.2254, 6.1389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Infrastructure completed in 1884, Art museums established in 1884, Museums in Geneva, Art museums and galleries in Switzerland, Glass museums and galleries, Ceramics museums, 1884 establishments in Switzerland

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Grand-Saconnex, Saconnex, Le Grand-Saconnex, ル・グラン=サコネ, 大萨孔内