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Geneva sits perched like a beautiful crown on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Known as Lac Léman in French, it winds its way right through the heart of the city and is one of the biggest lakes in Europe.

Once you get to Geneva, it’s worth spending a memorable afternoon on a boat trip to take in all the sites from a new perspective on the water. There are glossy bank palaces along the lakeside, and picturesque restaurants serving traditional hot fondue and raclette - plus of course you can take a break from the crowds.

Here in Geneva everything points to style, elegance and luxury. With almost 200,000 inhabitants, this cosmopolitan and vibrant city is buzzing with people from all over the globe and has a supremely warm and welcoming atmosphere. Despite its outstanding restaurants, exclusive shops, scenic parks, bundles of culture and fascinating museums, you’ll actually find the area is quite small and is therefore very easy to do in just a few days. Once you’ve finished walking around the town, there are plenty of reasonably priced one-day excursions available too, to a variety of surrounding towns and points of interest.

Geneva really does have everything from quiet country parks to energetic nightlife to a wealth of antique shops in the Old Town. If you’re in the market for some high-end designer gear or a souvenir to take home, the range of boutique shops along the luxurious rue du Rhône are well worth a look too. And why not finish off with a thought-provoking visit to the United Nation’s European headquarters, situated in an elegant marble building surrounded by green parkland. A must-see whilst you’re in Geneva, the famous UN headquarters is an integral part of the fabric of the city and is definitely not one to miss. To get a closer look you can book a scheduled tour at a day and time to suit you.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Geneva

Geneva is chic, stylish and fun for everyone. So you can make the most of your visit, it’s worth knowing a few basic facts before you go:

Time Difference: UTC +2 hours
Currency: Euro
Native Language: French (English is widely spoken too)
Weather: The climate of Geneva is moderately continental, with cold winters and warm summers. The city is located at 400 metres (1,300 feet) above sea level, on the shores of the lake of the same name. The average temperature of January is 1 °C (34 °F), that of July is 19.5 °C (67 °F).
Sales Tax: 7.7%

Flying to Geneva from the US

Before you start planning your trip, here’s everything you’ll need to know when flying to Geneva from the US.

Flight Times

Travelling times vary depending on where in the US you’re flying from. As a guide, from New York to Geneva takes around 8 hours, whilst Los Angeles to Geneva is around 13 hours.

Entry Requirements

American citizens may enter Switzerland for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the period of stay and you need sufficient funds along with a return airline ticket.

Airlines That Fly to Geneva

The following airlines currently offer direct flights from the US to Geneva:
- Swiss
- United Airlines
- Brussels Airlines

The Airport

Geneva Airport (GVA)

Also know unofficially as Cointrin Airport, Geneva airport is located 4 km (2.5 miles) northwest of the city centre.

It takes only 6 minutes from/to Geneva city centre by train (every 12 minutes at rush hours). The following urban buses stop every 8-15 minutes at rush hours at the airport (bus stops at the check-in level, in front of or beside the train station). You can also find a taxi ranks outside the arrivals hall.

10 Geneva Must-Dos

Make the most of your time in Geneva using our list of the ten main things to see whilst you’re there:

- Lake Geneva
- Chapel of the Maccabees
- Parc La Grange
- Mont Saleve
- Musee D'ethnographie de Geneve
- Museum of Natural History (Museum d'Histoire naturelle)
- Patek Philippe Museum
- Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral
- UNOG - Palais des Nations
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

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