Catch a flight to Geneva for a break in Switzerland's coolest city. The Left Bank is home to chic boutiques and the cobbled Old Town. The Right Bank has lakefront gardens, and Pâquis world flavours.

Things to do

Geneva's high flight of water, the Jet d'Eau fountain, and the Flower Clock reside on the Left Bank. Admire contemporary art at MAMCO and far-reaching views atop St-Pierre Cathedral in the Old Town. The Right Bank can be traced to the Palais des Nations.

Shopping

Travel to Geneva for a shopping city break. Geneva's Left Bank offers antiques at Plainpalais Flea Market. Designer boutiques and swish department stores are in the labyrinthine Old Town. Arty Carouge is the best area to find unique crafts.

Restaurants

Foodies in Geneva travel from steak-frites at traditional bistros in the Old Town to red-hot curries in Pâquis, rustic French cooking in Carouge to cuisine and lake views on the Right Bank.

Nightlife

When late-night flights to Geneva land, partygoers find salsa dens and pubs in Pâquis, lounge bars on the Left Bank, and live music in Carouge. Snap up a ticket for Geneva's Grand Théâtre.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Geneva. Book your Geneva flight ticket to hear diverse music at June's Fête de la Musique. December's Escalade celebrations involve smashing a marmite (soup pot).