Geneva
Alpine scenery, an artist's soul and clockwork rhythm
Take flights to Geneva for lakefront strolls, hearty Swiss food and Mont Blanc views.
Things to do
Stroll the leafy banks of glittering Lake Geneva. Pont du Mont Blanc bridge affords the best views of the misty Jet d'Eau fountain's rainbow. At dusk, the setting sun makes the snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc blush.
Shopping
Roam Carouge's quaint lanes and Italianate squares for one-off gifts from handmade chocolates to jewellery and ceramics. Place du Marché buzzes with hungry Genevois buying local wines and fresh produce at the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Restaurants
Swiss flavours are served with French finesse in Geneva’s candlelit bistros and vaulted cellars lining the Old Town's cobbled alleys. Dine heartily on gooey fondue, raclette and meaty pigs' trotters on your Geneva city break.
Nightlife
Unwind after your Geneva flights with a glass of wine and twinkly lake views on Geneva's fashionable Left Bank. As the night wears on, champagne-sipping socialites head to the chichi lounges and DJ bars around Place de la Fusterie..
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Geneva. Catch fireworks, lakeside parades and concerts at summer's mammoth Geneva Festival. Or travel to Geneva in December for the historic pageants and chocolate smashing of the Escalade Festival.
Upcoming events
- Nuits des Bains15 Mar 2012 (various dates)
- AMR Jazz FestivalApr 2012 (annual)
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Restaurants
SpotlightAu Pied du Cochon
In the cobbled lanes of Geneva's Old Town, Au Pied du Cochon is an institution for fans of its namesake More about this item
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SpotlightParfumerie Theodora
A whiff of nostalgia pervades Parfumerie Theodora, hidden in the cobbled lanes of Geneva's Old Town. The chandelier-lit perfumery captures the More about this item
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SpotlightMAMCO
Housed in a 1950s factory in Geneva's trendy Plainpalais district, MAMCO showcases European and American contemporary art. Swiss artists like More about this item
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