Geneva Travel Risk — Low Risk (14/100)
Is Geneva safe to visit?
Low risk. Yes, Geneva is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Disease & health (score 10)
Environmental quality (score 22)
September 22, 2026
65%
Geneva, Switzerland has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 14 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 22/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 10/100; last updated September 22, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Geneva, Switzerland, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
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Geneva currently sits at 14/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Geneva is environmental quality (22/100), and the lowest is disease & health (10/100). This page was last updated on September 22, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 16, 2026
Geneva, Switzerland maintains a low safety risk with a baseline composite score of 14/100 and a US State Department Level 1 advisory. Travelers should note an ongoing drought alert affecting Switzerland alongside a Level 1 global Dengue notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 22, 2026 01:34 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 22/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Natural disasters (score 18/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Safety by traveler type in Geneva
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is low, so solo travel is straightforward — keep standard awareness in crowds and on transit.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is low. Apply the usual precautions; trust your instincts and keep someone informed of your plans. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Geneva, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health and disaster risk are low — a generally family-friendly profile. Pack a basic first-aid kit and confirm your insurance covers children.
Senior travelers
Health and transport risk are low. Carry medication in original packaging and keep a copy of prescriptions.
Business travelers
Digital and money risk are low. Standard precautions on public Wi-Fi and card use are enough.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory and political indicators for Geneva are currently low — still, check country-specific legal guidance before you travel.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) · Confidence: 65
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 |
Live conditions in Geneva
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Switzerland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · ~432 km away · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-22 01:34:56 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-09-03
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-09-21 16:09:13 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Geneva. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Geneva
The most weather-stable two-month window for Geneva is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 119 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; May is the wettest typical month at about 150 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Geneva
Geneva has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Centre Imagerie Servette
- Hospital: Centre Médico - Chirurgical
- Hospital: Clinique de Carouge
- Hospital: Clinique de la Colline
- Hospital: Clinique des Grangettes
- Hospital: Clinique Générale Beaulieu
- Hospital: Home de Val-Fleuri
- Hospital: Hôpital Beau-Séjour (HUG)
- Hospital: Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève
- Hospital: Pôle Positif
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Hôtel de Police Carl-Vogt
- Police: Police Cantonale de Genève
- Police: Police de la Navigation
- Police: Police des Pâquis
- Police: Police municipale
- Police: Police Municipale
- Police: Poste de Police
- Police: Poste de police de Plainpalais
- Police: Poste de Police de Rive
- Embassy: Consulat d'Italie
- Embassy: Consulat de France
- Embassy: Consulat Honoraire de Suède
- Embassy: Consulate General of Peru
- Embassy: Honorary consulate of Belgium
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Banques
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie des Bergues
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Bourg-de-Four
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Rond-Point
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie EAUXVIVES-Favon
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Populaire
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Populaire
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Populaire Mail
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Principale
- Pharmacy: Saint-Léger
- Fire station: Caserne de Frontenex
- Fire station: Caserne des Asters
- Fire station: Caserne du Vieux-Billard
- Fire station: Service du Feu CP 1 D 20
- Fire station: Service du Feu CP 2 D 30
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Switzerland)
| Police | 117 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 144 |
| Fire | 118 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Common scam patterns
- Distraction pickpocketing (Cornavin & trams). Teams of two or three crowd, jostle or use sudden tram stops to reach bags and pockets, especially around Gare de Cornavin and on tram/bus routes linking the airport, station and centre. Tip: Keep bags zipped and in front on public transport; watch luggage closely around Cornavin station.
- Shell-and-pea / bonneteau game. An illegal rigged street betting game appears periodically in tourist areas; it is impossible to win and players can lose hundreds of francs in minutes. Tip: Never play street betting games - they are rigged.
- Fake "friendship bracelet" / monk donation. People in saffron robes posing as monks, or others, press a bracelet or medallion on you as a gift, then demand payment. Tip: Do not accept items from strangers; keep a hand on your bag and walk on.
- Fake Swiss Travel Pass websites. Third-party sites sell Swiss Travel Passes that are later cancelled, leaving you to buy a full-price ticket when an inspector scans it. Tip: Buy passes only from SBB or official channels.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gare de Cornavin | train_station | 40/100 | Keep luggage and bags zipped and in sight; be alert on trams to and from the airport. |
Area notes
- Cornavin station & surrounding streets. Regular pickpocketing targeting tourists with luggage - the main petty-crime hotspot.
- Les Paquis (red-light district). Lively but exercise extra awareness at night.
- Jardin Anglais, lakefront & Old Town. Pickpockets and "gift" bracelet/monk approaches in pedestrian tourist areas - keep valuables secure.
- Overall. Geneva is very safe with rare violent crime; petty theft in tourist zones and at Cornavin is the main concern.
Frequently asked questions
Is Geneva safe to visit right now?
Yes, Geneva is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Composite score: 14/100 (Low risk). Crime category sits at 18/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Geneva, Switzerland?
The current US State Department advisory level for Switzerland is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Geneva for tourists?
Yes, Geneva is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. The biggest risk factor right now is Environmental quality (22/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, so a generally manageable risk profile with normal precautions.
What is the biggest risk in Geneva?
The highest-scoring risk category is Environmental quality (score 22/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Geneva in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Geneva is 14/100 (Low risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Geneva is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 119 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Geneva?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — → 14 | low | initial snapshot Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
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Every editorial change to Geneva's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
Transparency & Sources
We try to be honest about what we know, what we estimated, and what we don't have. Below is the audit trail for this page.
Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 07:03:11
Data confidence
65%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Geneva
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
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