General Information
As the centre of international organisations and with it's university the city's focus is an international one.Even the shops confirm this impression: nowhere else in Switzerland you find so many well known watch boutiques and travel agencies on one spot. Moren
than 200 international organisations are placed in Geneva. From 17th to 19th century Switzerlands most important financial city and up to today Geneva is a dynamic city with exclusive shopping streets, lively boulevards and picturesque lanes, silent gardens
and parks. The old city around the Cathedrale remains on elegant palais and villas from former times. Don't miss to see the 'Botanic Gardens' - well known all over Switzerland.
How to get there
By carAuto: From region north-east: motorway A1 Lausanne - Geneva: various exits. From region Lyon (France): motorway A40 to St-Julien: frontier crossing point St-Julien: motorway A1: various exits. From region north Italy/tunnel du Mont Blanc (Route Blanche):
exit A40 to Thônex: frontier crossing point Thônex by train: Main station Geneva - various Intercity trains and direct connections. by plane: International airport Geneva-Cointrin
Name
Geneva
Summer resort
Geneva is also known as a fair-city with it's automobile saloon as an highlight every year. The hilly surrounging of the city invite to hike and go for some excursions like to close Mont Salève or by boat across the lake. Activities like fishing, curling, paragliding,
golfing, canoeing, climing, 'Moto-Cross' horse riding, swimming, windsurfing, tennis, inline-skating, fencing, rafting, rowing and many more are offered.
Winter resort
In winter Geneva is an adventure. Easily you can choose of a great variety in city or enjoy the silence on winter hike next to the lake, or have fun with skating, billard. Don't forget the cullinary delights! We take no responsibility for any errors, misprints
or omissions; subject to alterations.
