Flower Clock
The Flower Clock is a large working clock made entirely of bedded flowers, planted and replanted seasonally by the city's gardeners, with its second hand — reportedly the longest in the world — sweeping visibly across the display. Installed in 1955 as a tribute to Geneva's watchmaking industry, it's become one of the city's most photographed small landmarks, less for its scale than for the novelty of a functioning timepiece made of living plants.
It's a five-minute stop rather than a destination, best combined with a walk along the lakefront promenade toward the Jet d'Eau.
Flower Clock FAQs
A few minutes — it's a quick photo stop rather than an extended sight.
No, it's a free public garden feature.
Yes, it's a fully functioning clock, just planted with flowers instead of a conventional face.
The city replants it seasonally, so its appearance varies through the year.
Yes, it's a short walk from the Jet d'Eau and Jardin Anglais park.
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