Lac Léman is a large glacial lake and natural landmark straddling Switzerland and France. It serves as a regional cultural and recreational hub, hosting boat services, waterfront promenades, beaches, and watersports. Surrounded by cities like Geneva and Lausanne, the lake frames vineyards, historic towns and major cultural events.
An enduring open-water challenge that brings swimmers into cold, clear lake waters for a traditional festive swim. Participants test endurance and technique across marked routes while supported by safety teams and a lively shore atmosphere. The event emphasizes communal spirit, physical challenge and connection with nature, with varying distances to suit different levels. It’s a bracing, energetic race that rewards preparation, resilience and the shared thrill of swimming in open water.
An imaginative water festival that turns the lake into a living stage with choreographed fountains, luminous installations, projections, lasers and layered music. Daytime aquatic spectacles ripple with playful choreography and surprise moments, while large evening shows fuse water, light and sound into cinematic tableaux. Two nights feature DJs spinning into the late hours for dancing by the water. Open to all ages, the experience mixes spectacle, choreography and club energy into a single vibrant, sensory stroll.
An immersive Sherlock investigation on the water, played from a stand-up paddle or canoe. Participants team up to meet characters, gather archival clues and piece together the mystery of the Sixth Wave. Interaction, sleight-of-mind puzzles and atmospheric storytelling turn the lake into a living crime scene. Requires basic paddling or shared equipment; suitable for teens and adults seeking an active, playful and investigative outdoor experience.
Cross the open lake on a long 123 km course that tests endurance, seamanship and tactical skill. Expect variable winds, open-water stretches and close-quarters sailing at the start as a large international fleet races together. The experience mixes sustained physical effort with bursts of adrenaline during maneuvers, offering dramatic vistas and the rhythm of wind and waves. Suited to experienced racers and ambitious amateurs, it’s a legendary competition that rewards teamwork, stamina and a love of sailing.
On the Water Geneva is a free electronic music gathering that transforms the lake into a shared musical space. DJs perform from a catamaran while everyone listens from boats, paddles or inflatable floats, creating an immersive sound and visual experience. The lineup features local and international melodic house and house artists, fostering a relaxed, collective atmosphere where neighbours and visitors connect through music and performance. The event welcomes all members of the community to join together on the water.
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