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Parc Mon Repos

Geneva  >  Switzerland

Parc Mon Repos in Geneva offers a serene lakeside retreat with lush greenery, beautiful views of Lake Geneva, and diverse wildlife, nice for a peaceful visit.

Geplaatst* door Chris Taklis
Meest recente update 17 maart 2025

Beschrijving

Parc Mon Repos is a tranquil park located along the shores of Lake Geneva, featuring manicured gardens, woodland areas, and a scenic lakeside promenade. The park’s mix of habitats provides an ideal environment for a variety of bird species.

In spring and summer, you can spot Wilde Eend, Knobbelzwaan, and Fuut swimming in the lake, while the surrounding trees and shrubs are home to Tjiftjaf, Pimpelmees, Holenduif, and Merel. Migratory swallows can often be seen flying overhead.

During autumn and winter, the shore attracts Meerkoet, Kuifeend, and Dodaars. Waterral and IJsvogel are occasionally seen along the lake’s edge.

Particularly during migration periods, you can occasionally see waders on the shore, such as Bonte Strandloper, Oeverloper or even Steenloper.

Gulls rest on the rocky outcrop in the water, in winter including Stormmeeuw and, in lower numbers, Kleine Mantelmeeuw. On windless days, it is also worth bringing a scope and searching the lake area for rare winter visitors: Kuifduiker, Zwarte Zee-eend and Roodhalsfuut are reported quite regularly, and even IJsduiker and IJseend have been spotted from the park.

The peaceful setting, combined with beautiful views of the lake and the Alps, makes Parc Mon Repos an ideal spot for birdwatching and enjoying nature.

Details

Toegang

Parc Mon Repos is located in the center of Geneva, right on the shores of Lake Geneva, easily accessible by car, public transport, and bike. Parking is available near the park at Parking Mon Repos and surrounding streets, though it can be limited in peak hours. Public Transport: The park is well-connected by public transport. You can take tram line 12 or bus line 6 to Mon Repos or Gare des Eaux-Vives, both a short walk from the park.

The best way to explore Parc Mon Repos is on foot, as it’s a peaceful park with walking paths along the lake and through wooded areas. You could also bring a bike to explore more of the surrounding area. A visit typically lasts around 1 to 2 hours, depending on how much time you want to spend relaxing by the lake or birdwatching.

Terrein en leefgebied

Meer , Park , Stad/dorp

Omstandigheden

Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Winter , Voorjaarstrek

Route

Verharde weg , Onverharde weg , Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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Kaart

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