Getting to the Horloge fleurie (Flower clock)
One of the other symbols of Geneva is the Horloge fleurie (Flower clock), which is located at the entrance to the Jardin anglais.
This floral creation perfectly combines watchmaking and horticultural know-how and attracts the attention of visitors.
You can easily get to the Horloge fleurie (Flower clock) by bus. Discover all the information you need to plan your trip comfortably.
The Horloge fleurie (Flower clock), the most famous clock in Geneva
As emblematic as the Jet d'eau and often photographed by tourists, the Horloge fleurie (Flower clock) is a reference throughout the world.
Each year, the decoration of the clock is adapted five times in order to correspond to the seasonal blooms: summer, autumn, winter and twice in spring (in March and from April to mid-May).
Which lines to take to get to the Horloge fleurie (Flower clock) in Geneva?
Plan your trip from your location in Greater Geneva.
A little history
The Horloge fleurie (Flower clock) was created in 1955 and includes some 12,000 flowers. The first attempt was very decorative, but it was unthinkable to create a clock without delivering the time with Swiss precision. The time it indicates is transmitted by satellite and its seconds hand is the largest in the world at 2.5 m.
In 2017, a new floral concept freshly restored the Horloge fleurie (Flower clock). New hands with a graceful design were generously donated by Patek Philippe to the City of Geneva.
FAQ
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Find out how to get to the Horloge fleurie (Flower Clock) in Geneva.
- How do you get to the Horloge fleurie (Flower Clock) by bus?
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What is there to see in the Jardin Anglais?
The Jardin Anglais is a pleasant place to stroll, relax and reflect. Find out what you can see here.
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What kinds of flowers are planted on the Horloge fleurie (Flower Clock) ?
Summer, from May to October: planting of alternantheras and begonias, ideal for mosaiculture;
Autumn, from October to mid-November: planting of chrysanthemums;
Winter, from November to March: planting of pansies.
And twice in the spring:- in March: planting of primroses;
- April to mid-May: planting of pansies.
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How do you get from Geneva Airport to the Horloge fleurie (Flower Clock) ?
From the airport, take Line #1# to Cornavin train station, then you can take Line #9# to Petit-Bel-Air, Métropole stop or Line #8# to Veyrier-Douane, Métropole stop.
The Shuttle Boats:
You can also cross the lake from one side to the other in a few minutes by taking the "Mouettes Genevoises".
With a hop-the-line ticket, you can go from the Jet d’eau to the Bains des Pâquis and from the Bains des Pâquis to Genève Plage in no time.
The loading and unloading points of the shuttle boats are as follows: Molard, Eaux-Vives, Pâquis, Perle du Lac and Genève Plage.
