Jet d'Eau, Fountain at Lake Geneva waterfront, Switzerland
The Jet d'Eau launches water at 200 kilometers per hour through its nozzle, reaching a height of 140 meters above Lake Geneva.
The fountain began in 1891 as a pressure release valve for a hydraulic plant, with an initial height of 30 meters at La Coulouvrenière.
The fountain changes its illumination colors throughout the year to mark international events and raise awareness for various global causes.
Two 500-kilowatt pumps operate the fountain daily, pushing 500 liters of lake water per second through specialized mechanical systems.
The water column maintains approximately 7,000 liters suspended in the air at any given moment, creating a constant display above Lake Geneva.
Location: Eaux-Vives
Location: Geneva
Inception: July 1891
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: list of cultural properties in Geneva / Eaux-Vives
Address: Quai Gustave-Ador, 1207 Genève 1207
Website: https://ww2.sig-ge.ch/a-propos-de-sig/nous-connaitre/sites_expositions/jet_deau
GPS coordinates: 46.20738,6.15589
Latest update: November 10, 2025 18:34
A selection of monumental water features of cultural and architectural merit. The fountains adorn European squares, gardens and palaces since the 16th century and display motifs from mythology, religion and history.
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum dedicated to Swiss watchmaking. The Jet d'Eau, an emblematic fountain shooting water 140 meters high, marks the lake landscape. Visitors also explore the collections at the Natural History Museum, walk through botanical gardens housing alpine and tropical plants, or visit Maison Tavel, the oldest medieval house in the city. The Bains des Pâquis offer swimming and relaxation by the lake with views of Mont Blanc. This concentration of historic, scientific, and natural sites makes Geneva a comprehensive destination for discovering the Swiss Romand heritage.
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