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Geneva Travel & Sightseeing Guide
January 10, 2008 |
A trip to Geneva
With a pretty location at the southeast shore of Lake Geneva, Geneva is ideal for nature fans and those looking for solitude. A myriad of exquisite buildings are scattered around in the city, while a trip along Lake Geneva will leave you awestruck. The old town of Geneva has an array of captivating spots that are so picture-perfect you won’t be able to resist taking a snapshot. The town is surrounded by cobbled streets, lovely on the eyes but hard to negotiate in high heels. The city’s marketplaces are good places to look for collectible finds, while designer label freaks can shop for this season’s bags in the city’s many brand-name boutiques.
Flights to Geneva
Geneva International Airport has an organised, single terminal serving destinations worldwide. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Geneva try lastminute.com. There are buses that run into the city regularly, while taxis are also available to take you to your hotel.
Getting around Geneva is easy. Most tourists opt to take the bus, which are easy to find and run frequently. Taxis are also efficient but can be expensive. The cheapest and the most popular way to get around the city is on foot. The old town is quite compact and easy to navigate. If you are not familiar with the city’s one-way system, it’s better not to drive in Geneva.
Geneva
Sightseeing in Geneva
No tourist can visit Geneva without making their way to the world famous lake. Lake Geneva boasts wondrous scenes, while the lakeside parks are very pretty and ideal for a walk in the afternoon. A boat cruise around the lake is a must for any loved-up couple, while there are many cafés offering scenic views of the lake.
Not to be missed is the old town with its winding cobbled streets and fascinating architectural marvels. Visit the Gothic church, Temple de la Madeleine, and the small 13th century chapel of Auditoire de Calvin. For magnificent views of the city, head to Cathedral de St Pierre, built in the Romanesque and Baroque styles. The bird’s eye views of Geneva from the top of the cathedral are very worthwhile.
Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Geneva is home to numerous Swiss restaurants offering local Swiss dishes. If you have tried cheesy fondue before opt for another culinary delight or an Italian dish. Italian food is widely available in Geneva.
Not for hardcore party-goers, nightlife in Geneva is not really a spine-tingling, rip-roaring experience. There are plenty of relaxing café-bars to sit around and have a drink, but don’t expect loud head-bopping, boogie-shaking music. However, the city is packed with drinking holes, so at least you can entertain yourself with endless drinking sessions. Les Brassuers is a favourite haunt for beer lovers, featuring many home brews.
Fun by day - shopping and activities
Don’t be surprised to find a brigade of ladies flooding the Rive Gauche around the area of rue du Rhone and rue du Marche. Here’s where the artery of shopping is located, boasting big stores, boutiques and jewellery shops on side streets. Fashion freaks can also find big brand name stores in this area including names like Dior, Armani, and Gucci.
Apart from shopping, there are also other activities on offer in Geneva. The city is dotted with several pristine parks and bathing areas, ideal for family picnics. Strolling along the waterfront makes for good exercise and also allows you to gasp at the Jet d’ Eau, which is a jet fountain in the middle of the bay. Another good idea is to take a boat trip around the Alps to admire the beautiful surroundings.
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