Pointe de la Jonction
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Pointe de la Jonction is a riverside green space in Geneva where the Rhône and Arve meet.
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Why go
- The green Rhône meets the grey Arve at the tip.
- Wooden platforms let swimmers relax while swimming in the Rhône.
Opening hours
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Thursday00:00 – 23:59
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Don't miss
- Lookout over the confluenceA narrow lookout extends over the meeting waters of the Rhône and Arve.At the tip.
- Kayaking and raftingThe tip is a starting point for both activities.At the confluence.
Shorts
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Dépôt de bus, pointe de la JonctionTraveler Phil Potocnik
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Pointe de la Jonction, Geneva, SwitzerlandAhmed Al-Tameemi
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When Worlds Collide! Pointe de la Jonction - GENEVEChamonixSkiBum
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Pointe de la Jonction. The 2 rivers of Le Arve and Le Rhone meeting i…Neil Maccormack
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A la Pointe 2017 - Jonction - GenèveARVe Asso. pour la Reconversion Vivante des espaces
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Pointe de la Jonction Rhone & Arve (Parte 2)maianime
History
The former Kugler tap factory now serves as a cultural and artistic space.
- 1850sAfter the fortifications were demolished, Geneva expanded and the area was gradually protected from flooding.
- 2021The TPG depot’s departure began the site’s future redevelopment as a public park. The project is being developed with local residents and users.
Interesting facts3
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Poplars, willows, maples and hornbeams grow around the point with roots in the water.
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The green space is maintained ecologically without chemicals.
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The site includes the Jardins de la Jonction and Halles de la Jonction.
Pointe de la Jonction | Ville de Genève - Site officiel
Tips for your visit
- There are toilets, a canoe club and a rafting base on site.
Know before you go
- Bicycles and other vehicles are prohibited.
- Swimming and small-craft trips down the Rhône are strongly discouraged in some seasons.
Sources: La Jonction - Wikipedia · Pointe de la Jonction | Ville de Genève - Site … · La Jonction - Wikipedia · checked 25 Sep 2026
Where
Sentier Des Saules 3, 1205
- Phone
- +41 22 418 50 00
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Questions and answers
Can I bring my dog to Pointe de la Jonction?
Dogs may use the paths on a leash, but are not allowed on the lawns.
What can I see at Pointe de la Jonction?
A narrow lookout at the tip extends over the meeting waters of the Rhône and Arve.
Are there deckchairs at Pointe de la Jonction?
In summer, deckchairs and a refreshment stand are set up at the tip.
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