How long should I go for? Geneva is worthy of a few nights and is the gateway for a host of skiers in the winter who head south into the Alps. There’s plenty to keep you occupied for a few days and it also provides the perfect place for day trips and hikes in the mountains!
Getting there: Much like the rest of Switzerland, Geneva is very well connected with the rest of the country and neighbouring France. The Swiss Railway system is excellent and there are frequent daily trains to the Alps, Bern, Zurich and beyond. There are also day trains to all the border countries which makes travel to/from Geneva super easy! If you’re starting or ending your trip in the city, EasyJet offer daily budget flights to UK airports and Europe. From the airport, take the free train into town!!
Lake Geneva is a lake on the north side of the Alps, shared between Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe.
Literally meaning ‘water jet’, is the huge Fountain on the Geneva Lake, in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Jet d’Eau is one of the tallest fountain in the world.
Located just 20km from the center of Geneva, Mont Salève is a popular destination for a day trip. Whether a tourist looking for a relaxing escape into nature or a local sport lover
(Palais des Nations) one of the most active centres for multilateral diplomacy in the world. Walk in the chambers where many important historical negotiations took place
An ancient maze of small streets and picturesque squares, filled with homey cafés, restaurants, galleries, museums and historical sights.
The Old Town remains despite it losing its historic walls, and here you’ll find the Cathedral, antique stores (Vielle Ville) and dozens of bars & restaurants!
Two of the main shopping streets in Geneva, so check out the high-end shops and have a well-earned shopping spree…?
Here’s where the International Organisations in Geneva call home and the International Airport is in this district too.
An extremely picturesque and iconic lake which boasts a dramatic view of Europe’s biggest mountains including Mt Blanc.
Get your diplomatic head on and visit the UN or take in St Pierre Cathedral which is a stunning neoclassical building dating back to the 12th century.
The European Organisation for Nuclear Research and their visitor centre offers you the chance to learn more about mind blowing science.
Geneva certainly isn’t known for its nightlife, but it still has something to offer whether it’s a party in a high-end club or a beer or two under the sun in the summer. Most of the nightlife is in the Old Town district known as Rive Gauche. Here are a few places which should do the trick:
A slick sports bar with a terrace offering a panoramic view of Geneva.
Check out L’Usine for an alternative affair which features artists that tick off every genre!
