Geneva, capital of French-speaking Switzerland, wraps around Lake Geneva's western tip — combining French elegance with a unique international character as home to the UN's European seat and the Red Cross.
Highlights
- Jet d'Eau: the city's symbol, a 140m water column over the lake.
- Old Town: climbing lanes to St. Pierre Cathedral.
- Flower Clock and Palais des Nations tours.
Day Trips
Chamonix-Mont Blanc (1 hour), Olympic Lausanne, and UNESCO Lavaux vineyards along the lake.
Tip: Geneva hotels give guests a free transport card — ask at check-in.