Flying to Geneva
Things to do here
Beautifully nestled against the shores of Lake Geneva, Europe's largest Alpine lake, Geneva is home to over 200 governmental and non-governmental international organisations in addition to banks, luxury jewellers and the city’s famous chocolate shops. What to do in Geneva? Why not walk on the lakeside promenades, check out the iconic fountain of record-breaking heights, and eat and drink in the bars and restaurants of the Old Town. Geneva is also the connecting point for links to some great skiing and sightseeing in the nearby resort of Chamonix and the beautiful lakeside town of Annecy, just 30 minutes away.
To Eat
- At home in Geneva's old market hall on an island, Brasserie des Halles de l'Île offers a seasonal fare of regional products – to be enjoyed on a superb terrace hanging over the water.
- Open since 1930, the menu in Café de Paris is the same for everyone - green salad followed by entrecôte with a famous herb and butter sauce and as many skinny fries as you can handle.
To Stay
- Auteuil Manotel is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Geneva, only a few steps away from the train station and a short walk from Lake Geneva. The United Nations building is only 1.2 km away and Geneva Airport can be reached in 15 minutes from the hotel.
- The Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues, Geneva's oldest hotel, has been in business since 1834. Grand chandeliers, formal public rooms, and oil paintings in heavy gold frames is what this lakeside institution is all about. Definitely for those with deep pockets.