Switzerland has long been known for its long history of neutrality and is home to Geneva , a city known as the worldwide center for diplomacy. Not a huge surprise that this makes for a great place to go for a relaxing vacation. The natural borders of the city are formed by Lake Geneva and the Rhone River which provide both stunning views and activities to enjoy year round. Geneva is located in the French speaking region so brushing up on your French is just as wise as learning a few key phrases in Swedish.

Your first stop in this city if it’s your first visit should definitely be to the Geneva Tourism office, inside the post office, on the Rue du Mont-Blanc just in case you missed something truly worth while when planning your trip and want to pencil it in. In the city center you’ll find an astounding variety of activities from white-water rafting in the middle of the city to giant chessboards .

Old Town, or Vieille Ville, is popular with tourists of all sorts. Whether you’re looking for hand crafted trinkets or to sample the local cuisine at a street market or festival this is where you should head. You can see a live performance at the Geneva Opera House at Place des Volontaires, climb the steep North Tower of St. Peter’s Cathedral , and follow up with lunch or dinner at one of the cafes on the Bourg-de-Four.

The Lac Loman or Lake Geneva district of Geneva is the city’s primary tourist attractions and dominates the city The lake itself offers a wide range of activities for tourists and locals alike. Whether you are visiting in the summer for the swimming and the beaches or in the winter to see the ice you won’t be bored. From here you can take a boat to nearby city of Lausanne, Switzerland or the town of Evian-les-Bains in France, where Evian mineral water actually comes from.

Located on the northern side of the city center is Les Paquis, where you can find a diverse variety of ethnic foods in a relaxed bohemian atmosphere. Both close to the Gare de Cornavin and also Lake Geneva, many of the best hotels in Geneva are located in this district, such as the Hilton and the Beau-Rivage. In Les Paqis one will also find Grand Casino and other places to spend an evening relaxing.

The Cologny District of Geneva, Switzerland is famed for it’s exclusivity and spectacular views. This is where the rich and famous choose to live in Geneva. On the eastern side of the district is Villa Diodati the former home of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein . Though if that doesn’t fascinate you the water skiing course probably will whether you’re just a spectator or are signing up at the Wake Sports Center to have fun.

The lovely rose garden of Geneva is located in Les Eaux-Vives. This district is a scene straight from a painting where one can stroll along the lake among the roses at ‘La Roseraie’. If you’re a shopaholic this district also has some of the best fashions at the Rue des Eaux-Vives or even take windsurfing lessons, available from May to September.

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