Landscape and history
Veyrier has a rural and nature-oriented character: agricultural land and natural areas lie alongside residential neighborhoods. Agriculture shaped Veyrier for centuries before the municipality developed a more diverse economy as Geneva grew increasingly important.
Culture and surroundings
The Musée Barbier-Mueller is located near Veyrier. The Palais des Nations is in the surrounding area. Further afield in the region are the Abbaye de Bonlieu and the Abbaye de Chezery.
Landscape in the wider surrounding area
Also located in the wider region around Veyrier are Pointe de la Dent, Montoisey, La Tête and Le Colomby de Gex.