Places to Visit in Geneva

Geneva, the four-day I did in 2008 Switzerland trip It was one of my stops. Things to do in Geneva and my Geneva travel notes, where is Geneva, how to get to Geneva cheaply, what to eat in Geneva and much more in this article as a Geneva travel guide.

About Geneva

What I remember most about Geneva is that one half of the city is in Switzerland, the other half is in France, and the French part is half cheaper than Switzerland.

One of the remarkable features of Geneva is that many international organizations have their headquarters here. The United Nations and the World Health Organization are among them. World-famous European Center for Nuclear Research CERN It is also located very close to Geneva, on the French border. Being intertwined with France and hosting international organizations has made Geneva the most cosmopolitan city of Switzerland. Foreigners make up half of the population.

As in most of the cities in Switzerland close to France, French is predominantly spoken here.

According to a study in Geneva (Quality Living Survey 2010 by the research company Mercer) considering living standards Ranked 3rd among the best quality and most livable cities in the world ranks.

Where is Geneva?

Wherever you say Geneva, it is located at the western end of Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the Rhonae Valley, with its back to the French Alps. Located on the French-Swiss border, half of the city is on the French side and half on the Swiss side.

150 kilometers from the city of Lyon, France. It is located 60 km from the city of Lausanne, Switzerland.

How to Get Cheap to Geneva?

THY, Swiss Air and Pegasus airlines have direct flights to Geneva. Pegasus or Easyjet airlines gateway to Germany, France, Switzerland to make the trip cheaper to Basel airport you can catch cheap flights from Basel to Geneva by train. Train travel will be quite enjoyable in company with the magnificent views of Switzerland.

Places to Visit in Geneva

Geneva is famous for its lake promenades, large shopping malls, clean streets, luxury cafes, state-of-the-art hotels and historic gothic buildings. It can be a suitable route for those who are planning a quiet trip. Especially if you are interested in winter tourism, you can easily reach many ski spots from here.

If we take a look at the list of places to visit in Geneva;

• Quai du Mont Blanc, Mont Blanc Pier can be the starting point of the trip.
• It crosses one of the rivers that divides Geneva and connects the two of the city. Mont Blanc BridgeYou can see Mont Blanc, the highest point of the French Alps.
• west of the Mont Blanc bridge Rousseau Island is located, here is a statue of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
• When you cross to the opposite side of the bridge, you reach the shopping center of the city, where luxury stores are located. Big hotels and stylish shops await you here on wide boulevards. The Great Theater and Conservatory buildings are also in this region and are worth seeing.
• Of course the most popular activity in Geneva Lake Geneva It will be a pleasant walk on the shore or a tour of the lake.
• became the symbol of Geneva. Jet d'Eau Fountainsquirts water almost as high as a 40-story building. You can see the fountain from almost anywhere in the city.
• Red Cross and Red Moon Museumis one of the impressive Museums that you must see in Geneva.
• Old Town District It is worth seeing with its beautiful buildings and cafes and restaurants serving in these old buildings. The Reform museum, the City museum and the town hall are also in this area.
• located in the old town St. Pierre Cathedral (St. Pierre) It served first as a Catholic and later as a Protestant Church. You can have the chance to see the whole Geneva and the view of Lake Geneva (Lake Leman) by climbing the tower of the church.
• English Gardens, which you will reach by going down from the old city and Flower Clock It has become very famous here as well as in other cities of Switzerland.
• Carouge regioni is a bohemian neighborhood inspired by Nice. In addition to many places where artists exhibit their works and perform street performances, its cafes are also famous.

What to Eat in Geneva?

Geneva cuisine consists of a mixture of French and Swiss cuisine, and has been under the influence of both. Delicatessen products and wines accompanying the fish caught from the lake are the most prominent dishes.

The vineyards around the lake also ensured the production of quality wine in Geneva. When it comes to wine, cheese made from the milk of famous Swiss cows is indispensable.

Tarts and chocolate, on the other hand, stand out the most for dessert.

What to do in Geneva

Geneva is not very rich in activity. The nightlife is as calm as the day. During the day, the best activity to do in the city is to take a walk by the lake or take boat tours on the lake.

The best activity season is skiing in the Alps, which lasts for a long time and is within reach by cable car.

Like Geneva's liberation day on 11 December each year, they celebrate their liberation from the Siege of Wall with parades and masquerade balls.

Shopping in Geneva

Like all of Switzerland, Geneva is a very expensive city. For your daily shopping, you can reach the French side of the city by tram. You can shop or dine in daily for almost a third of the price.

The flea market at the Plain Palais can be an alternative to cheap shopping.

If you ask what to buy in Geneva, if you can afford it, you can buy a Swiss army knife or a Swiss watch.

Travel tips for Switzerland I do not recommend you to shop before reading my article 🙂