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Plan your visit.
Opening hours, access and tickets
— everything you need to know before you arrive at the Portail des Nations.
Portail des Nations – Future UN Geneva Visitor Centre.
Open to the public seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Avenue de la Paix, 1202 Geneva. Entry via the Nations Gate, the historic entrance of the Palais des Nations, next to the Alley of Flags.
Avenue de la Paix
1202 Geneva
The Portail des Nations is located in front of the Broken Chair, Place des Nations, next to the Alley of Flags.
Closest train station : Sécheron CFF
Entry conditions.
Entry onto United Nations territory requires the same formalities as crossing an international border.
Together sessions are limited to 40 people. Up to 40 individual visitors may arrive simultaneously every 30 minutes. For organised groups, the maximum arriving simultaneously may not exceed 200.
Purchased online at www.portaildesnations.ch
Passport, Schengen ID card, EU work permit or Mainland Travel Permit (for visitors from mainland China)
All visitors are sujet to a security check upon entry.
Arrive without luggage. 65 small lockable lockers available free of charge.
Booking information.
The 60-minute sessions, offered in eight languages, can accommodate up to 40 participants. Here are the steps to follow to make a reservation and find out what to do on the day of your visit.
How to book
Personal or organisation account at www.portaildesnations.ch
Choose your timeslot
Pay securely
Get your digital ticket with a QR code.
45 minutes before with your digital ticket and ID.
Individual tickets
Free entrance for children under 10.
People with disabilities
Organized groups
One flat rate per session, up to 40 participants
The prices listed do not include reservation fees. All proceeds go toward ensuring the long-term viability of the Together immersive experience and the Portal of Nations—the future UN Geneva Visitor Center. Children are welcome when accompanied by and under the supervision of an adult for the duration of their visit. Recommended minimum age: 11 years old.
Together immersive experience runs in sessions of a maximum of 40 participants, every 30 minutes. Each session lasts one hour, preceded by a 15-minute introduction.Sessions are available in two modes:
Audioguide — available in 8 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Italian (the six official UN languages plus the two Swiss national languages).
Monday to Sunday - from 10 AM to 4 PM
Evening sessions (4.30 PM – 8.30 PM) during weekdays only are availbale on demand for private groups or for exceptional events. Occasionally, the visitor center could be closed for maintenance.
Modifications to a booking may be requested up to 10 working days before the visit, by email. Beyond this period, no refund will be granted.
No-shows are charged the full ticket price. Late arrivals result in cancellation of the visit without refund (if the next session is full).
From the Broken Chair, Place des Nations, next to the Alley of Flags. go to Nations Gate.
Arrive at Nations Gate at least 45 minutes before your session — or earlier to enjoy a drink or a meal at the Café des Nations. This allows enough time to pass security, store belongings in a free locker if needed, and collect your audio guide.
Meeting Point : Find your guide in the welcome hall in the main pavilion 15 minutes prior the start of your session.
Important : we are not always able to admit visitors once the session they have booked has started. We would be grateful if you could allow plenty of time for your journey so that you arrive on time for your session.
Your digital ticket with QR code (on screen or printed)
Your original passport, Schengen ID card, EU work permit, or Mainland Travel Permit (for visitors who come form mainland China)
Children under 16 must be accompanied by and remain under the supervision of an adult for the duration of their visit.
The immersive experience features real-life images depicting humanitarian crises, human suffering, and environmental destruction.
The immersive experience features dimly lit spaces, an immersive soundscape, and visual and lighting effects, all designed to foster total immersion and an emotional experience.
The experience unfolds across three pavilions connected by covered outdoor corridors. Visitors stand for most of the visit — comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes recommended. Folding chairs are available on demand.
Luggage is not permitted. There is no luggage storage facility on site.
Visitors are reminded to dress in a manner respectful of the professional environment of the United Nations.
All persons on UN premises must comply with UN safety and security regulations. Any act that disrupts the normal functioning of the Portail des Nations — including public displays of any kind (clothing, banners, placards, audio or visual means, gatherings, or demonstrations, including passive) — is strictly prohibited.
The translations of the Portail des Nations experience have been undertaken exclusively by the Fondation Portail des Nations. The United Nations has not reviewed, endorsed, or approved such translations and expressly disclaims any liability arising from them.
During your stay.
Extend your visit with a coffee at Café des Nations or take home a piece of the Portail des Nations.
Café des Nations
Fresh, local, seasonal savoury snacks, speciality coffee and Swiss Artisanal teas are served for breakfast, lunch and afternoon breaks.
70 indoor seats, 35 on the terrace, 25 in the garden.
Nations Gift Shop
A curated selection — each item linked to the Portail des Nations & the Together immersive experience.
Ready to experience "Together"?
From CHF 10 — free for children under 11.
