Palace of Nations – UN
A symbol of global diplomacy, in the heart of Geneva
▸ A place steeped in history and prestige
Nestled in the heart of Ariana Park, with a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva, the Palais des Nations is the European headquarters of the UN and one of the major hubs of global multilateral diplomacy.
Built between 1929 and 1936, it hosts more than 10,000 diplomatic meetings each year, establishing Geneva as the global capital of international dialogue.
▸ Spaces & Capacity
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Assembly Hall (over 2,000 people)
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Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Hall
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Council Chamber (Human Rights Council meetings)
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Flexible meeting rooms (20 to 600 participants)
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Reception areas & private lounges
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Direct access from Place des Nations
▸ Access & Guidelines
This is a highly secure site; all visits and event planning require prior authorization and must be accompanied by an accredited organizer.
Access restricted to:
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Diplomatic missions
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Permanent Missions to the United Nations
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Accredited NGOs
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Multilateral partners (WHO, ILO, WIPO, WTO, etc.)
▸ On-demand services
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Arrangement of private and official visits
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UN-accredited multilingual interpretation services
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Booking rooms for side events during conferences
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Security and logistics coordination with UN agencies
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Private transfers in official vehicles
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Accredited photographers and videographers for institutional coverage
▸ Ideal for:
| Objective |
Example of a client |
| High-level conference or forum |
Embassies, NGOs, foundations |
| Institutional celebration / announcement |
UN agencies, permanent missions |
| Private educational or political tour |
Senior executives, philanthropists |
| Side event at major conferences |
Accredited NGOs, think tanks |
▸ Key takeaways
| Element |
Details |
| Experience |
More than 10,000 diplomatic meetings per year |
| Key strength |
UN European Headquarters, a hub of global diplomacy |
| Infrastructure |
Grand halls & flexible spaces for international events |
| VIP Services |
Protocol arrangements, private tours, accredited media coverage |
| Why Premium? |
Exclusive access, institutional prestige, global visibility |
▸ Contact Information
Palais des Nations – United Nations
▸ Avenue de la Paix 14, 1211 Geneva
▸ unog.ch
☎ +41 22 917 12 34