Only an arrival by water one can see just how well sited the city is, with foreground hills rising against a backdrop of mountains.

Geneva has long been Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan city. Situated at the south-western end of Lac Leman (the country’s largest lake) and astride the Rhone, Geneva is the departure point for travel on lake steamers. Only an arrival by water one can see just how well sited the city is, with foreground hills rising against a backdrop of mountains.

A major banking centre that hosts the UN headquarters, the International Red Cross, World Health Organisation and many other world renowned organisations house their headquarters here, it is hard not to see the significant role played by the city of Geneva.

Travel to Geneva to experience the efficiency of this destination’s excellent public transport system, coupled with the ease and pleasure of walking around the centre, makes this city an easy choice to travel to. Geneva is also big for the manufacture of watches, scientific instruments, jewellery and foodstuffs. These roles have contributed to it being an expensive city in which to live or stay, although this destination has much to offer the traveller. Geneva enjoys a mild central European climate with relatively low rainfall. The super-rich community of international civil servants and tax exiles demand good food, top hotels and entertainment, and Geneva provides it all. Beneath the stereotypical veneer of diamonds and watches, however, one finds a tolerant and safe society.

When to travel to Geneva

Travel anytime, Geneva has pleasantly warm summers and mild winters. Beautiful long sunny days can be experienced during July and August and sometimes even September. Very rarely do the temperatures drop to below freezing in the winters.