Geneva
Switzerland
- Safety rating
- 8.6/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers warm lakeside weather, while winter provides easy access to nearby Alpine ski resorts.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
A polished, international city on the shores of its namesake lake, Geneva is home to the UN, the Red Cross, and a famous 140-meter water jet. Backed by views of Mont Blanc, it blends diplomatic prestige, lakeside elegance, and a charming cobbled old town.
Top attractions
See the Jet d'Eau, St. Pierre Cathedral, the old town, the UN's Palais des Nations, and the lakeside gardens.
Getting around
Trams, buses, and lake boats serve the city, and the lakefront and old town are very walkable.