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How do I access the United Nations Library Geneva?

The Library is located inside the United Nations compound in Geneva, in Building B of the Palais des Nations.

Getting to the Palais des Nations:

Entry for visitors is possible at Peace Gate and the Pregny Pavilion bis from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. after passing through security screening. 

Public transport: Transports Publics Genevois
Palais des Nations transit stops are Appia and Nations.
Access from Cornavin railway station:

  • Bus lines : 8, 20, 60 (“Appia” stop), then a 5 minutes' walk to the Pregny Gate (Pass & ID accreditation services), or directly to the Peace Gate
  • Bus 5 or tramway 15 (“Nations” stop)

Access from Cointrin airport:

  • Bus lines: 5 (“Nations” stop) 

Other bus lines with stop at “Nations”:

  • Bus lines 11 and 22.

Reminder for all external attendees: If you are not in possession of a UN badge, you should register to the event of your choice on indico.un.org, and bring a valid ID on the day of the event to the UN visitors entrance, the Peace Gate.

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