Jet d'Eau de Genève
Fountain · Les Vollandes ·
Iconic lakeside fountain shoots 140m high, visible citywide
Iconic lakeside fountain shoots 140m high, visible citywide
"Shooting 500 liters of water per second to an impressive 140 meters, the Jet d’Eau stands elegantly in Geneva’s harbor as the city’s famous landmark and a dramatic focal point for lakefront promenades and photos." - Abigail Roch
"A cosmopolitan city known for its international organizations and beautiful setting by Lake Geneva. Offers a range of cultural activities and Swiss charm."
"A prominent lakeside fountain that punctuates the city's skyline and is frequently featured in photographs of the waterfront; it shoots a tall plume of water from the surface of the lake and serves as a defining visual landmark for the area." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has appeared on InStyle.com, Vogue.com, Elle.com, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A Strong, Steady Stream of Water! We were only in Geneva for a day, but we were told to take a unique photo with this fountain by our friends and this is what we came up with! While Geneva was overwhelmingly expensive for 2 college students backpacking, it was worth the trip to see the lake. It was a sunny day with the perfect blue sky to white cloud ratio. We picnic'd on the rocks with wine, cheese, bread, and meat with a long lost friend. I would love to go back and do some real exploring one day. By Maggie Smith"
"A Strong, Steady Stream of Water! We were only in Geneva for a day, but we were told to take a unique photo with this fountain by our friends and this is what we came up with! While Geneva was overwhelmingly expensive for 2 college students backpacking, it was worth the trip to see the lake. It was a sunny day with the perfect blue sky to white cloud ratio. We picnic'd on the rocks with wine, cheese, bread, and meat with a long lost friend. I would love to go back and do some real exploring one day. By Maggie Smith"