House Swap & Exchange in Geneva

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Geneva

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Timezone

UTC+1

Geneva follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 (CEST) during summer months.

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Main language

French

German, Italian, and Romansh are other official languages in Switzerland.

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Climate

Oceanic

Warm summers and chilly winters.

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Closest airport

GVA

Geneva Airport, serving the city and the nearby French region.

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Intl. train station

Genève Cornavin

Main railway station connecting Geneva to other Swiss cities and neighboring France.

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Near beach?

± 300km

Geneva is by the lake; for sea beaches, the closest would be on the French Mediterranean coast.

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Near mountains?

Immediate

Located at the base of the Jura Mountains with the Alps to the east.

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Local Cuisine

Raclette

Melted cheese scraped onto diners' plates; Swiss delight.

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Currency

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Switzerland's currency, despite being surrounded by Euro-using countries.

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Must see

Jet d'Eau

A large water fountain on Lake Geneva, one of the city's most famous landmarks.

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Hidden gem

Parc des Bastions

An oasis in the city with giant chessboards and statues.

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Water quality

Excellent

Lake Geneva provides the city's water which is then treated to a high standard.

Ready to swap your home?

Join Swaphouse by creating an account. You can list your home in a few simple steps. Once that's done, begin exploring homes around the world for an exciting new and affordable workation adventure!

Need more information?

Many questions are covered in our FAQ, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about Swaphouse, creating an account or swapping your home.

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