The Geneva Water Fountain

The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland. It is one of the city's most famous landmarks, appearing on the official Geneva tourism website and used on the official logo for the 2008 European Football Championship group stage in Geneva. Located at the confluence of Lake Geneva and the Rhone River, the Jet d'Eau is visible from the whole city and even from the air, even when flying at an altitude of ten kilometers (33,000 feet) over Geneva. It is spectacular. On summer or festive nights, it is illuminated in color.

I recently visited the Jet d'Eau in Geneva and was absolutely captivated by this iconic landmark. The fountain, soaring up to 140 meters, is a stunning sight against the backdrop of the serene Lake Geneva and the majestic Alps. It’s not just a marvel of engineering but also a symbol of the city's elegance and charm. The surrounding area is perfect for a leisurely stroll, offering picturesque views from every angle. I was particularly impressed by the way the fountain lights up at night, creating a magical ambiance that’s perfect for photography. The nearby parks and cafes provide a great spot to relax and take in the breathtaking scenery.

The tall water column that shoots up from the lake directly into the sky is spectacular. This artificial fountain was originally built in 1891, and the height of the spray was only 90 meters at that time. It is powered by two sets of underwater water pumps, weighing a total of 16 tons, driven by a 500-kilowatt 2,400-volt engine that reaches 1,500 revolutions per minute.

The Geneva Fountain, one of the three major Geneva views, is an artificial fountain in the center of Lake Geneva. It can reach 140 meters by pressure and is about 15 minutes walk from the Geneva Railway Station. Sitting by the lake and watching the fountain on a sunny day is a very comfortable and quiet thing. I heard that there will be another scene with the light fountain at night. I have the opportunity to see it next time.

The fountain sprays water columns up to 140 meters high and are a must-see attraction in Geneva. It is said that in the 19th century this fountain was a safety valve for the hydropower station. When Geneva channeled water through hydraulic devices to the clockwork workshop distributed on the banks of the Rhone, in order not to overpressure the water pipes, people opened the valve when the workshop closed at night so that water was sprayed through the valve. The fountain is a prototype. It starts in early March to mid-October each year and the scenery is great, overlooking the mountains, St. Peter's Basilica on the top of the old city, the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on the other side, and surrounded by flowering parks. But the fountain is open for 24 hours, and it is not open when the wind is strong.

The Great Fountain of Lake Geneva is 140 meters high and is located in the heart of the Port of Geneva. Like the glass pyramid and the Eiffel Tower in front of the Louvre in Paris, it was suspected that it would destroy the beautiful port, but the unexpected success of the Great Fountain has become an indispensable attraction for Lake Geneva. The rainbow caused by the big fountain is even more proof of its success, and the rainbow is like a live one, moving up the water spray column. [View] Special [Interest] Hengsheng [Cost-effective] Free

The first stop in Switzerland - Geneva, Switzerland's second largest city, and the most mentioned in high school history and politics textbooks - is here because the European headquarters of the United Nations is located here, and the famous watch capital is also here. The homestay we stayed in was not far from the flower clock and the big fountain. Since the big fountain only started to erupt at 10 am, we got up early in the morning and slowly strolled to the flower clock to check in. The so-called flower clock, that is, is decorated by five or six hundred plants of various colors, and put a plant clock in the middle of the world's longest second hand. I think its significance is more to symbolize Geneva is the center of the clock, and the meaning of punching in here is stronger. Then continued to wander around Lake Geneva, watching the carefree swans in the lake, and the beautiful lake against each other, swans and waterfowls playing on the water, yachts and colorful sails swimming in the lake, the white doves on the lake, peaceful and quiet, as if they were one. Suddenly, a sentence appeared in my mind "Chunjiang Water Warming Duck Prophet", the ancients sincerely did not deceive me. Finally, I waited for the eruption of the big fountain, so I quickly took pictures, and also thought of an indescribable photo posture (all know), happy to take pictures, satisfied return. Goodbye, Lake Geneva.