{"id":28994,"date":"2020-11-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/uncategorized\/geneva"},"modified":"2022-05-12T07:34:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T07:34:14","slug":"geneva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/countries\/switzerland\/geneva\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do in Geneva"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Home to an impressive number of big businesses and diplomats, it\u2019s not surprising that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/travel\/geneva?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=city_guides&amp;utm_content=CG_Geneva\">Geneva<\/a> is regularly mistaken for Switzerland\u2019s capital. (That honor goes to Bern in case it comes up at your next pub quiz). The World Economic Forum, World Health Organisation and the Red Cross are all headquartered here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Away from its boardrooms and boutiques, Geneva has a much more relaxed atmosphere, however. Taking advantage of its location on the southwestern end of the lake, this is a city that loves to get outdoors. A regular jumping-off point for skiers and cyclists heading to the surrounding Alps and Jura Mountains, you\u2019ll find plenty to increase your heart rate on the banks of this stylish city\u2014plus a few cholesterol-raising activities, if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Geneva      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Geneva  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Eat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to stick to a strict diet, Geneva may not be the city break for you. This is the land of chocolate and cheese, after all. Forget calorie counting in favor of fondue at the Hotel Les Armures in the Old Town and you won\u2019t be disappointed. This mid-sightseeing stop-off dates back to the 17th century and features exposed wooden beams and original stonework. Complementing its classic Alpine chalet d\u00e9cor is also a traditional menu of local specialities such as Zurich-style sliced veal and two-cheese (vacherin and gruyere) fondue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a five-minute walk to the Old Town\u2019s main square reveals La Cl\u00e9mence, another Geneva institution. You\u2019ll find half of the city\u2019s population having a drink on the terrace of this bar-cum-caf\u00e9 during the summer months. If you\u2019re into people-watching, this is the spot to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva2_square_topleft.jpg\" alt=\"You can\u2019t escape fondue on any trip to Geneva. Credit: Angela Pham\/Unsplash\" data-id=\"4135\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva2_square_topleft.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva2_square_topleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-4135\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">You can\u2019t escape fondue on any trip to Geneva. Credit: Angela Pham\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva3_square_topright-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The cote de boeuf at La Potini\u00e8re is celebrated. Credit: La Potini\u00e8re\" data-id=\"4153\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva3_square_topright.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva3_square_topright\/\" class=\"wp-image-4153\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The cote de boeuf at La Potini\u00e8re is celebrated. Credit: La Potini\u00e8re<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva4_square_bottomleft.jpg\" alt=\"Taxibike allows guests to sample cheese or chocolate in the backseat while touring the city. Credit: Taxibike\" data-id=\"4123\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva4_square_bottomleft.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva4_square_bottomleft\/\" class=\"wp-image-4123\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Taxibike allows guests to sample cheese or chocolate in the backseat while touring the city. Credit: Taxibike<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva5_square_bottomright-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Les Armures offers a traditional menu and traditional decor. Credit: Hotel Les Armures\" data-id=\"4093\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva5_square_bottomright.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva5_square_bottomright\/\" class=\"wp-image-4093\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Les Armures offers a traditional menu and traditional decor. Credit: Hotel Les Armures<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a livelier lakeside spot, La Potini\u00e8re can be found at the heart of the English Garden. Its cote de boeuf is as celebrated as its lake views and mid-week live bands, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For sightseeing and gruyere on the go, the Swiss have even thought of a way to combine the two. Who doesn\u2019t like the sound of a tuk-tuk trip with a little fondue? If you\u2019re short on time, or simply want to enjoy as much cheese as possible while in Geneva, Taxibike can take you on a tour of the city while you dip into the good stuff in the back seat. They also offer walking chocolate, wine and cheese tours, for a slightly healthier option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s perhaps not surprising that Lake Geneva\u2014one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe\u2014is the focal point for many of the city\u2019s things to do. At 1500 feet high, its famous Jet d\u2019Eau fountain is the most difficult to miss. Pumping 132 gallons into the air every second, it\u2019s not only the emblem of the city but the backdrop for many a selfie. For a close-up, you can reach the fountain via a narrow jetty from the left bank of the lake, but you\u2019ll want to watch out for sudden wind changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva6.jpg\" alt=\"Summer is when Geneva comes alive, with watersports on offer.\" class=\"wp-image-9269\"\/><figcaption>Summer is when Geneva comes alive, with watersports on offer. Credit: Shutterstock <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find some of the best views of the fountain and lake in Geneva\u2019s Old Town, a national heritage site. Here cobbled streets wind their way up to picture-perfect lookout spots, high in the hills. Wander its narrow passageways and you\u2019ll find quaint cafes and coffee shops adjacent to antique shops and cute boutiques. For the best view in town, it\u2019s worth making the 157-step climb to the top of St. Peter\u2019s Cathedral for a panorama of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While spring and fall can be serene and breezy, summertime is really when Geneva comes into its own. Those looking for an adrenaline rush can choose from paddle boarding, windsurfing and wakeboarding, all on the lake. If you\u2019d rather sit back and let someone do the hard work for you, opt for a boat tour. For all the kit and tuition you need, Tropical Corner has a range of lessons and rental equipment, as well as a palm-tree lined terrace where you can enjoy refreshments after your time on the water. The neighboring Geneva Plage also offers plenty of space for sunbathing during the warmer months and the chance to dive into the lake from diving boards of various heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva7_left.jpg\" alt=\"Jet d\u2019Eau fountain is a sight to behold. Credit: Geneva Tourism Board\" data-id=\"4099\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva7_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva7_left\/\" class=\"wp-image-4099\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Jet d\u2019Eau fountain is a sight to behold. Credit: Geneva Tourism Board<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva8_center.jpg\" alt=\"The Old Town and St. Peter\u2019s Cathedral are a draw. Credit: Geneva Tourism Board\" data-id=\"4129\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva8_center.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva8_center\/\" class=\"wp-image-4129\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Old Town and St. Peter\u2019s Cathedral are a draw. Credit: Geneva Tourism Board<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva9_right-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Climb the 157 steps to the top of the cathedral to get panoramic views of the city. Credit: Geneva Tourism Board\" data-id=\"4159\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva9_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva9_right\/\" class=\"wp-image-4159\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Climb the 157 steps to the top of the cathedral to get panoramic views of the city. Credit: Geneva Tourism Board<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva10_bottom.jpg\" alt=\"Go paddle boarding and relax on the banks of the lake. Credit: Paul Hegi\/Geneva Tourism Board\" data-id=\"4105\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva10_bottom.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva10_bottom\/\" class=\"wp-image-4105\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Go paddle boarding and relax on the banks of the lake. Credit: Paul Hegi\/Geneva Tourism Board<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to winter, you\u2019ll want to take advantage of Geneva\u2019s access to Swiss and French ski resorts, making it the perfect base for exploring black diamonds at your leisure. Praz de Lys, Samo\u00ebns and La Clusaz are all just a little more than an hour away, meaning you can incorporate a day\u2019s skiing into your trip and still make it back for dinner. How\u2019s that for apr\u00e9s-ski?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/ch\/mandarin-oriental-geneva.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;goeu_DE_Berlin_CH_Genf_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_de_EUR_Other_x_other_200401_376217_373096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandarin Oriental<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Geneva doesn\u2019t just have a taste for luxury boutiques, you\u2019ll find all the big-name luxury hotels here too, including Four Seasons, Fairmont and a lakeside Ritz-Carlton that was once a favorite of Grace Kelly. Thanks to its small size, most of the hotels are also within walking distance of the city\u2019s Cornavin train station and attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For its first Swiss property, Mandarin Oriental acquired the first hotel to be built in Europe following the Second World War (the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne, will open in late 2020 to become the group\u2019s second Swiss hotel). Located on the right bank of the River Rh\u00f4ne before it enters Lake Geneva, the hotel still has plenty of its original Art Deco charm as well as contemporary amenities including Bose speakers, Atelier Cologne toiletries and reportedly Geneva\u2019s largest hotel bathrooms. A fan of firsts, it\u2019s also home to the city\u2019s first fine-dining Indian restaurant, Rasoi by Vineet, created by chef Vineet Bhatia, who you may know from his namesake Chelsea restaurant in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva11_left.jpg\" alt=\"The Mandarin Oriental is one of the top luxury hotels in the city. Credit: Mandarin Oriental\" data-id=\"4117\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva11_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva11_left\/\" class=\"wp-image-4117\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Mandarin Oriental is one of the top luxury hotels in the city. Credit: Mandarin Oriental<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva12_right-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"Its position on the banks of the River Rh\u00f4ne affords picturesque views. Credit: Mandarin Oriental\" data-id=\"4141\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva12_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva12_right\/\" class=\"wp-image-4141\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Its position on the banks of the River Rh\u00f4ne affords picturesque views. Credit: Mandarin Oriental<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Geneva      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Geneva  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/ch\/cour-des-augustins-boutique-gallery-design.de.html?aid=1500264&amp;goeu_DE_Berlin_CH_Genf_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_de_EUR_Other_x_other_200401_376217_373096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>La Cour des Augustins<\/strong><br><\/a>Perhaps unsurprisingly, the city\u2019s university district, Plainpalais, is where you\u2019ll find some of the best deals for dinner and accommodation. Boutique hotel La Cour des Augustins\u2019 modern, stark white guest rooms and apartments, designed by Cramer + Cramer\u2019s founder Philippe Cramer, are just a short walk or tram ride from the Old Town and come with iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Upgrade to a Loft Suite for more amenities and colorful decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva13_left-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"La Cour des Augustins offers some of the most affordable dining options. Credit: Booking.com\" data-id=\"4165\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva13_left.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva13_left\/\" class=\"wp-image-4165\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">La Cour des Augustins offers some of the most affordable dining options. Credit: Booking.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva14_right-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cramer + Cramer designed the modern interiors. Credit: Booking.com\" data-id=\"4147\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/geneva14_right.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/geneva14_right\/\" class=\"wp-image-4147\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Cramer + Cramer designed the modern interiors. 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