Venue

Geneva, Palexpo
Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
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Entrance via Hall 2 and 5

Dates

Tuesday 1 - Monday 7 April 2025
Public days: Saturday 5 - Monday 7 April 2025

Opening hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Monday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

The Salon takes place at GENEVA PALEXPO, 10 minutes from Geneva city center. It is easily reached from Geneva International Airport, Geneva Cornavin railway station, and by motorway.

By shuttle

There are 6 dedicated free TPG lines (A-F) connecting Watches and Wonders Geneva with our partner hotels.

Authorized vehicles use the bus lanes for faster transit times.

Airport – Hotels*
Shuttles operate between the airport and the hotels.

Airport – Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025
Shuttles operate between the airport and Palexpo.

Hotels – Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025
Shuttles operate between the hotels and Palexpo.

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 – Hotels
Shuttles take visitors back to their hotels throughout the day.

> Full shuttles schedule (PDF)

Please note: The shuttle service will be available until noon on Monday April 7.
Find the next departures and all timetables of the Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 shuttles on the mobile app.

*service reserved for visitors with accommodation.
 

By Public Transports

By bus

You can also take the traditional TPG lines 5, 50, 59 and get off at the « Grand-Saconnex, Palexpo » stop.
> View TPG website | Line 5 | Line 50 | Line 59

New service - For the public days ticket holders:
Your ticket serves as a transport ticket, valid on the day(s) of validity of the ticket for a round trip from 2 hours before the doors open until 2 hours after the doors close in the unireso Tout Genève zone 10 perimeter, in 2nd class.

Personal and non-transferable.

By train

Just a few minutes' walk from Palexpo, the « Genève-Aéroport » SBB train station has regular connections to the Cornavin train station, in the center of Geneva, giving you access to all national connections.
> View SBB website

From the airport

You can take TPG lines 5, 50, 59 from the airport to the « Grand-Saconnex, Palexpo » stop.
> View TPG website | Line 5 | Line 50 | Line 59

By car

Take the A1 freeway and exit at « Genève Aéroport », then follow the Palexpo signs.

Parking P48

Visitors can use the P48 parking lot, open 24/7 for the duration of Watches and Wonders. A fee is applied, and your accreditation to Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 will be requested.
Free shuttles organized between P48 and Palexpo.

> View on map

Parking P12

Parking reserved for visitors holding a P12 access ticket only.

Premium Package

Saturday, Sunday or Monday: 550 CHF
> More information

Normal Rate (25 to 60 years old)

Saturday or Sunday: 70 CHF
Weekend: 120 CHF
Monday: 50 CHF
3 Days: 160 CHF

Young (12 to 25 years old)

Saturday or Sunday: 40 CHF
Weekend: 60 CHF
Monday: 30 CHF
3 Days: 80 CHF

Senior (60 years old and above)

Saturday or Sunday: 60 CHF
Weekend: 90 CHF
Monday: 40 CHF
3 Days: 120 CHF

Kids (up to 12 years old)

Saturday or Sunday: Free*
Weekend: Free*
Monday: Free*
3 Days: Free*
* Please note that children will also need to be registered.

Important: Tickets are available only on watchesandwonders.com (no ticket sales on-site).

BUY TICKET

In order to facilitate your entry to the Salon:

1. Please make sure that your profile is « Ready for check-in ». If this is not the case, check that your profile has a compliant profile picture assigned to it. You can check the status of your profile here: My Account
   
2. It is essential that you bring your e-badge and proof of identity, as rigorous security and identity checks will be carried out on site.

Profile photo requirements

The photo must be recent (ideally less than 6 months old) and resemble the day you enter the show.

For children up to 12 years old (Child tickets), the photo of the accompanying person can be uploaded.

Format

• The size of the face should represent 70 to 80% of the picture.
• The image should be in a 3:4 format and of good quality. 

Brightness, contrast and colour

• The photo should be neither over-nor underexposed. It should have good contrast, with no shadows on the face or in the background.
• Photos in colour are strongly recommended. 

Background

• Ideally, the background should be plain. 

Head

• The head must be bare (no hats, scarves or headbands, for example).
• The head must be straight and the face facing the camera.

Face and eyes

• The face must be kept clear.
• The eyes must be perfectly visible and open.

Hair

• Hair must not cover the face.
• Bangs are acceptable as long as they do not cover the eyes. 

Glasses and frames

If the person wears glasses, they do not have to wear them in the picture.
However, if they do wear them:

• The frame must not be thick and must not hide the eyes.
• The lenses must not be tinted or coloured and must not reflect light.
  

Full program available from 4 March 2025.

Your e-badge allows you to enter the Salon and also gives you free access to all of the following activities :

• Product presentations *
• Guided tours *
• Conferences
• Brand booth animations
• Photo exhibition
• Different LAB animations

* To secure your place for the activity of your choice, be sure to register in advance, exclusively online.
 

Activity registration

Available from 4 March 2025.

To register for a session, please make sure:

• you have purchased a ticket
• and have access to My Account

Only product presentations* and guided tours require registration. All other animations are on open access.

* Limited number of places. Reservations available depending on attendance and participation of exhibiting brands. 
 

You can access the program and register for sessions in the following three ways:

I have already bought a ticket myself.

1. Go to watchesandwonders.com and click ‘Login’ in the top right-hand corner.
2. Once you have logged in, you will be redirected to My Account. In the center, click on the My Program card.
3. Once on the program page, register for the sessions of your choice. 

I already have a ticket, bought by someone else, without giving my email address.

1. Give your email address to the person who bought your ticket. Ask them to send it to you from My Account, using the Send e-ticket function.
2. You will receive an email giving you access to My Account. This may take up to 60 minutes.
3. In the message, click on My Account and log in using the email address provided.
4. Once you have logged in, you will be redirected to My Account. In the center, click on the My Program card.
5. Once on the program page, register for the sessions of your choice. 

I don't have a ticket yet.

1. Go to the online ticketing service and buy a ticket.
2. Once you have completed your order, an email will be sent to you giving you access to My Account. This may take up to 15 minutes.
3. In the message, click on My Account and log in using the email address provided.
4. Once you have logged in, you will be redirected to My Account. In the center, click on the My Program card.
5. Once on the program page, register for the sessions of your choice. 

Info Desks

Open from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (and from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, 7 April), our info desks are ready to assist visitors moving around the halls, provide information on « In the City », and offer useful resources such as Geneva street maps, train schedules, and flight times.

Cloakrooms

Leave your luggage and coats at no cost in the two cloakrooms located at both entrances after the speed-gates.

Reduced mobility

All Salon areas are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Should you need any help upon arrival, our Hospitality teams will be happy to assist you.

Smoking Area (La Terrasse - Le Patio)

While smoking or vaping inside the Salon is strictly prohibited, dedicated smoking areas, La Terrace & Le Patio, are provided for your convenience.

Press Center*

Our Press Center offers a comfortable, fully-equipped workspace and secure lockers. You'll also be able to enjoy some light meals to recharge your batteries.
* Reserved for journalists.

Business center*

Come and discover our new Business Center. Plug in your equipment and work in peace in this dedicated area. Other workspaces are available all over the Salon.
* Reserved for retailers, journalists and guests.

Central bars

Our central bars along the main aisles offer and extensive selection of meals and beverages. A menu for kids is also proposed.

Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

• From April 1 to 4: complimentary service for retailers, guests and journalists.
• From April 5 to 7: paid consumptions for all visitors (cashless payments only).
   

Take Away

Two Take Away areas are also available.

Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

• From April 1 to 4: Complimentary service for retailers, guests and journalists.
• From April 5 to 7: Paid consumptions for all visitors (cashless payments only).
• Brand staffs and contractors consumptions are invoiced to the brand.

Important: It is forbidden to picnic inside the Salon.
 

Restaurants

Le Rendez-vous & Le Bistrot

Complimentary service for retailers, journalists and guests everyday.
No reservation possible - first come, first served

Opening hours
From 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

L'Entre-deux & La Table

By invitation only

Opening hours
From 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Are you planning to book a hotel for your stay in Geneva ?

Public days ticket holders get access to preferential rates at our partner hotels. Guaranteed availability !
 

Access to Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025

2 entrances for visitors with a physical badge (staff and contractors) or e-badge (retailers, guests, journalists, public visitors).

Visitors reception

Registration desk in Entrance 1 for invited participants needing to finalize their registration.

VIP Welcome desk

Dedicated desk in Entrance 1 for Premium ticket holders.

Airport Welcome

Watches and Wonders hospitality staff will be at Geneva Airport to welcome and inform visitors upon arrival.

Dates
From Monday March 31 to Saturday April 5 2025

Opening hours
From 8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Hotel Welcome

Hospitality staff will be at certain hotels to welcome and inform visitors.

Dates
Monday March 31 2025: 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday April 1 to Sunday April 6 2025: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Some hotels have a desk opened daily from 7:30 am to 10:00 am / 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

New WandW mobile app

The essential digital guide to your visit. Find your ticket, consult the program and book your sessions. This new, revised and expanded release, contains all the information you need.