Bonjour, Grüezi & Ciao!
Get ready for the Geneva Ingress Anomaly
on June 20th 2026!
For the Resistance, Geneva isn’t just a location, it’s the birthplace of the threat they’ve been fighting for more than a decade. XM was uncovered here, and now something at CERN suggests that XM is attempting to reassert influence on a scale we haven’t seen since the Niantic Project collapse.
Instruments pick up a weird XM surge, one that matches the dangerous patterns from the old Niantic Project files. XM might be reawakening. Resistance mission: Return to Geneva. Investigate. Contain. Prevent another outbreak!
Return to where it all began. Defend humanity from a new XM surge at the Anomaly in Geneva!
· Why visit Geneva? ·
Alpine scenery
Geneva sits on the shores of Lake Geneva with the Alps and Jura mountains surrounding it. On clear days you can even see Mont Blanc.
Between the lakeside promenades and the famous Jet d’Eau fountain, the views are spectacular and very distinctly Swiss.
Global science and diplomacy
Geneva is one of the world’s most important international hubs. It’s home to major institutions like the United Nations, CERN, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
It’s a place where global diplomacy, humanitarian work, and groundbreaking science all meet.
Swiss chocolate
Geneva has a long tradition of artisan chocolatiers, including historic makers like Favarger, founded in Geneva in 1826. From elegant chocolate boutiques to beautifully crafted pralines and truffles, you’ll find some of the finest Swiss chocolate while wandering through the old streets and lakeside shopping areas. It’s an essential (and delicious) part of the Geneva experience. 🍫
You don’t want to miss this!
·Getting to Geneva·
Geneva Airport (GVA) is an international hub, the home of EasyJet and SWISS, with numerous affordable connections across Europe and beyond. The airport is directly connected to the Swiss rail network, with frequent trains from the airport station to Geneva Cornavin (the main train station) every 10-15 minutes.
The journey takes approximately 7 minutes, and regular regional tickets are sufficient — no special airport fare is required.
From Geneva Cornavin, the city center is easily accessible by public transport or on foot. Trams and buses from TPG run frequently throughout the city.
If you are coming from elsewhere in Switzerland or from France, Geneva is very well connected by train. There are frequent direct services to Genève Cornavin from major cities such as Zurich, Lausanne, Bern and Basel, Paris and Lyon.
To buy tickets for train journeys in Switzerland you can use the official SBB website or app. Both offer excellent mobile apps with QR-code tickets. Swiss ticketing is generally straightforward: tickets are valid for a specific route and date, but not for a specific train, giving you flexibility if your plans change.
Buy your ticket at least one day before (online or via SBB App) to save money!
Tickets bought online are usually provided as a QR code in the app or as a PDF on your phone. You do not need to print them. Simply show the QR code to the ticket inspector when asked. Swiss train stations generally do not have platform gates, but ticket inspections are frequent and fines for traveling without a valid ticket are high.
Genève Cornavin station is located in the city center and offers easy connections to local buses, trams and regional trains. Trains in Switzerland are known for being punctual, clean and reliable.
To plan your route within Geneva or from surrounding areas, you may want to use the Citymapper app or the SBB app. Both provide excellent route planning that includes trains, trams and buses, and are often more user-friendly than Google Maps for public transport.
If you are coming from the European mainland by train, Geneva is easily accessible via international high-speed and regional connections from France, Italy and Germany. Tickets can be purchased directly through national rail operators or via Interrail. Trains have no strict luggage restrictions like planes, are more environmentally friendly, and arrive directly in the city center.
By Bus
The main long-distance coach companies serving Geneva are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. They operate frequent services to and from major cities in Switzerland and neighbouring countries such as France, Italy and Germany. Coaches serve Genève Gare Routière, which is located in the city centre close to the lake.
Geneva Airport is also well connected by coach services, mainly to destinations in France. Some routes stop directly at Genève Aéroport, while others connect via nearby French towns such as Annecy, Chamonix or Lyon.
Coach tickets are usually bound to a specific departure time. Some operators offer flexible ticket options or allow changes for a small fee, which can be useful when arriving by plane in case of flight delays, border controls or luggage collection taking longer than expected.
You do not need to print your tickets. A QR code on your phone is sufficient and accepted by all major coach operators.
To come to Geneva from mainland Europe, travelling by car is straightforward thanks to Switzerland’s central location and well-developed motorway network. Geneva can be reached easily from France, Italy and Germany.
If you are coming from France, Geneva is accessible via several major road routes, including from Lyon, Annecy and Chamonix. There are no border controls for passengers travelling within the Schengen area, but random customs checks may occur. This is also a convenient option if you are travelling with a dog.
If you are coming from Italy, you can reach Switzerland via the Gotthard Tunnel or other Alpine passes, depending on the season and traffic conditions. From Germany, the Swiss motorway network offers direct connections via Basel or Zurich.
Swiss motorways require a motorway vignette. You can buy a physical vignette or a digital e-vignette in advance or at the border for 40CHF. Once in Switzerland, motorway driving is generally smooth and well signposted.
Parking in Geneva is limited and can be expensive. Some hotels offer private parking, but many do not. Instead, they may provide or sell temporary parking permits for nearby residential zones. These permits must be displayed clearly in your car and are usually valid for a limited duration.
If you do not have parking at your accommodation and do not need your car during your stay, you may want to use one of the Park & Ride (P+R) facilities around Geneva. These are located on the main access routes to the city and are well connected to the city centre by tram or bus.
On-street parking is available throughout the city in designated zones. Blue zones allow free parking for a limited time using a parking disc, while white zones are paid and time-limited. Always check the signs carefully, as rules vary by area.
If you prefer pre-booked parking and cost is not an issue, there are several public and private parking garages in and around the city centre. Prices are relatively high, especially for full-day parking.
We do not recommend parking in the most central or lakeside areas unless necessary, as these are among the most expensive zones and often have strict time limits.
Information on electric vehicle charging in Geneva can be found on the official Canton of Geneva website
·Geneva FAQ ·
Staying in Geneva can be expensive, but there are still plenty of accommodation options available. The usual booking websites work well, and there is also a good selection of hotels, hostels and serviced apartments throughout the city.
Budget-conscious travellers should consider hostels or shared rooms, especially if travelling solo or in a small group. Hostel beds can be found from around €50 per night, while more affordable hotels usually start at around €130 per night.
Some Examples:
🏕️ Camping de Genève – TCS: well-reviewed campsite right by the lake with pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes, as well as basic facilities and easy public transport into town.
A nice bonus if you stay in Geneva itself: your accommodation will usually provide a free public transport pass for the duration of your stay. This pass covers buses, trams, trains within the Geneva area and even the lake boats.
If you cannot find something within your budget directly in Geneva or near the airport, looking along the main tram and train lines, or just across the French border, is often a good alternative. Nearby towns such as Ferney-Voltaire, Saint-Genis-Pouilly, Annemasse and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois offer more affordable accommodation options.
While most of the city is easily discovered by foot, we would let you know that the historic old town or Vieille Ville quarter has some steep stairs to climb. Most of the other quarters are flatish and easy to reach.
Geneva has an excellent and easy-to-use public transportation network that includes trams, buses, trains, and even boat shuttles across the lake. The official Discovery Map might help you get around and find what you need.
Tickets can be purchased at machines at stops or through the official TPG or SBB Mobile apps. An 1 hour ticket costs you ~3 CHF, while a day ticket is about 10 CHF.
But many hotels in Geneva also provide guests with a free public transport pass for the duration of their stay.
Although Switzerland happens to be a landlocked country between Central, Western, and Southern Europe, it is not a member state of the EU. As a result, it doesn’t come under the EU Roaming Regulation!
Check with your provider if it gives you automatical roaming in Switzerland, otherwise the roaming costs might be very high!
other Possiblities:
eSIM: Many modern phones are able to handle an eSIM, which is form of SIM card that is embedded directly into a device as software installed. Theres many different operators, please ask in our chat or in your community to find one which suits you best! (recommended option if your provider doesnt offer swiss roaming)
local SIM card: just change the simcard of your phone theres lot of different option of providers in Switzerland. Usually you can buy them directly at the airport and use it directly in your phone or with a mobile hotspot.
If you stay across the border in France, Geneva is still very easy to reach. Trams, buses, and the Léman Express regional train connect nearby French towns such as Annemasse, Ferney-Voltaire, and Saint-Julien directly with Geneva.
In this case, you will need a cross-border ticket rather than the standard Geneva city ticket. These are part of the Léman Pass system, which allows travel between France and Switzerland using a single ticket across multiple transport networks. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, transport apps (such as TPG or SBB Mobile), or at train stations.
Yes. Geneva is widely considered one of the safest cities in Europe. Violent crime is rare, and both locals and visitors generally feel comfortable walking around the area during the day and evening.
As in any international destination, it’s wise to stay aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on your belongings, particularly in busy places such as train stations or public transport where pickpocketing can occasionally occur.
If you use common sense and standard travel precautions, you should have no trouble exploring Geneva and enjoying the event.
- UN and Broken Chair – you can even visit the building if you book a guided tour
- Jet d’eau – the 140m high fountain the lake. You can get very close to it on foot, but you might need an umbrella
- CERN – the place where the ingress game lore started and one of the largest and most renowned centers for fundamental physics research in the world (booking website)
- Bains des Pâques – historic public bathing sport right in the city centre since 1872
- Cathedral Saint Pierre in the historic old town quarter ( Vielle Ville) and Place Bourg-de-Four
- English garden and botanical clock – urban parc at the lakeside with the beautiful flowerclock containing more than 6000 flowers
- Parc des Bastions with the Mur des Réformateurs – Key individuals, events and documents of the Protestant Reformation are depicted in up to 5m high statues and bas-reliefs of a 100m long wall.
There are many more interesting and beautiful places, you might even pass by some on the Mission Day.
Is that even a question? Yes, Geneva is an excellent place to play Ingress!
The city has a high density and number of portals, especially in historic and tourist areas like Vieille Ville, around the Rhône and at the lakeside and big parks.
You can hop on a tram or walk around everywhere to enjoy the scenery and the high density of portals nearly everywhere! Maybe you even scan one or two? You can even visit the CERN where the Ingress Lore has its origins.
And if you like more complicated to reach portals, the mountains around Geneva await your visit 😉.
Geneva has a reputation for being expensive, but it’s not that different from other anomaly locations agents have already traveled to.
Cities like Oslo, Cambridge and Gothenburg regularly rank among the most expensive places in Europe, and anomalies have successfully taken place there with agents traveling from around the world. Geneva sits in the same category of high-quality, high-cost European destinations.
The good news is that anomaly weekends don’t have to be expensive. Geneva is compact and well connected by public transport, which makes it easy to stay slightly outside the center or even just across the nearby French border where accommodation prices can be significantly lower.
Like many anomaly locations, costs can also be shared: agents often split hotel rooms, travel together, or coordinate meals. With a little planning, Geneva can be just as manageable as past anomaly destinations.
And what you get in return is a unique play environment: a beautiful lakeside setting, dense portal areas, one of Europe’s most international hubs and playing at the City where Ingress was born.
· Anomaly FAQ ·
An Ingress Anomaly is a free, city based Ingress event, organized by local Agents and hosted by Niantic. It’s an incredibly exciting and unique virtual battle that you won’t experience in any other game! Dont forget your Scanner and your powerbank!
We are also planning an action- and fun-filled weekend, starting with the pre-party on Friday afternoon, featuring GORUCK and NL1331 events and ending on Sunday afternoon with OCF and Mission Day!
Following Niantic’s selection of Geneva as a host city for the Q2 2026 Anomaly series, we are thrilled to bring the Ingress community to this iconic location. From its global significance to its deep-rooted place in XM lore, Geneva offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable operation. We look forward to deliver a world-class experience for agents everywhere!
We are also planning an action- and fun-filled weekend, starting with the pre-party on Friday afternoon, featuring GORUCK and NL1331 events and ending on Sunday afternoon with OCF and Mission Day!
While we await the final operational directives from NIA researchers, we anticipate the full ruleset for the Q2 series to be declassified by early April. In the meantime, our team is already hard at work scouting the local XM landscape to ensure Geneva is ready for the challenge!
Don’t worry if you don’t understand what these mean; sign up here and we will explain everything to you!
We’re excited about your interest in the Geneva Ingress Anomaly!
To register with the Resistance, simply go to our registration website, fill in your details and wait to get verified…
Upon successful verification, you may join a team and also our Telegram chats. Please don’t hesitate to contact us via genfwillbeblue@gmail.com if you encounter any issues!
We’re ready to assist you with any potential issues and can’t wait to see you in Geneva on June 20th!
Whether you are an experienced anomaly veteran or a new agent who is just finding out how Ingress works, there is a place for you at the Anomaly!
We are putting a lot of effort to make sure every need is reflected; there are invaluable assignments for both fast and slow moving or even static teams!
Make sure to let us know your preferred speed and any concerns while signing-up.
Whatever is your desired way of attending, you are a very important agent to us!
No, you don’t need to do any registration with Niantic, you only have to register with the Resistance!
Niantic has streamlined the anomaly experience! Earning your event badge is now easier than ever: simply join us on the ground in Geneva and interact with the designated event portals during the window. You do need to register with the Resistance for the best experience and to give us the best chance of winning! The earlier you register the better 😉
Of course! We will be hosting events on both the Friday and Saturday evening for this anomaly!
Yes, all of these events are confirmed to be happening during the Geneva Ingress Anomaly weekend!
Mission Day is a friendly, exploration based event, happening for the whole day on Sunday. Its goal is to enjoy and get to know the city by following special, high quality, scanner missions designed by local agents. Dont forget to show up to the XF Grouppicture!
Completing at least 6 missions will grant you an automatic +1 uptick in the Mission Day medal.
GORUCK consists of three separate events happening in Geneva throughout the weekend. Completing each of them will earn you an event specific patch and a +1 uptick in the respective scanner medal.
Winning challenges in Stealth & Urban also rewards the factions with extra points towards the Anomaly battle.
- Stealth is a heavier faction vs faction competitive event, a mental and physical challenge, happening on Friday evening from 5 PM to midnight.
- Urban is a lighter faction vs faction competitive event, a mental and physical challenge, happening on Saturday morning from 10 AM to 1 PM.
- Operation: Clear Field (OCF) is a friendly, scavenger hunt, event happening on Sunday morning from 10 AM to 2 PM.
The NL1331 Portal will be present in Geneva and hacking it will grant you +1 uptick to the NL1331 medal.
We are always hoping to also see the actual NL Van make an appearance, but we currently have no information on any such plans!
Absolutely! You can buy all the swag you need from our swag shop. Don’t worry, the information will be widely spread as soon as the shop is open. Unfortunately, you have to pick up all the swag onsite in Geneva. If you cannot make it, you can still buy our swag and ask your friends to pick it up for you. There will of course also be some free swag available on the day.
Absolutely!
You can help out by spreading the word of this event to your local community, encouraging agents to attend. Or of course donate something to help the orga pay for think like location or swag.
You can also help attending agents by building farms together or providing them with various items they need, such as the harder to hack AEGIS shields.
Of course kids are welcome!
If they want to participate they can either sign up with our registration themselves, or if you are not comfortable with that, you can always tell our Teambuilding and your Team Lead about it.
Please make sure to follow the Ingress Terms and Conditions.
Pets welcome too! Let your Team Lead know about your furry friend later in the run up to the event.
You can also mention this in your registration process!
You can absolutely still participate in the event! Please let us know when you sign up so we can help you find a team which meets your needs.
If you have specific questions please reach out to Team Building once you have signed up or email genfwillbeblue@gmail.com
The After Party location is fully wheelchair accessible!
We can’t wait to welcome you in Geneva on June 20th 2026. It’s going to be an epic weekend!