The Musée Barbier-Mueller and the Palais des Nations are located in the vicinity of Geneva.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Geneva.
Nature
In the wider regional surroundings of Geneva are Montoisey, the Abbaye de Chezery, Le Colomby de Gex, Mont Rond, Petit Montrond and the Abbaye de Bonlieu.
Culture
Geneva's Reformation Wall is a cultural asset of national importance in Switzerland. It depicts Guillaume Farel, John Calvin, Théodore de Bèze and John Knox and dates from 1909.
History
Geneva's history dates back to before the Roman occupation in the 2nd century BC. From the Middle Ages until the end of the 18th century, the city was an independent city-state; in the 16th century, John Calvin led the Protestant movement there.
Geographical setting
Geneva lies on the shores of Lake Geneva near the French border.
The city has a lakeside location with views towards the Alps and the Jura.
Visitor information
Geneva's urban areas geared towards visitors include historic streets, attractions, museums, parks and lakeside promenades.
In the Geneva area, Lake Geneva is associated with boat trips and swimming. For travellers seeking these activities, the lake is therefore one of the travel interests explicitly associated with Geneva.
Geneva is described as a city of international importance and is also associated with cultural, natural and historical visitor interests.
For comparing other destinations: Bellevue Ge, Carouge Ge, Versoix, Dardagny, Meyrin, Collonge-Bellerive, Laconnex, Veyrier Ge.
