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The first marvellous view of Lake Geneva can be enjoyed on the train coming from Bern after the Puidoux tunnel. You look directly across the lake to the Grammont mountain on the French side. About halfway across the lake is the Olympic city of Lausanne. The promenade along the shore is very romantic. You can get very good cocktails at the Lacustre bar on the jetty. At the other end of the lake is Geneva. The lakeside area is certainly impressive, but Geneva is actually not much different from any other noisy French city. A trip to the romantic e.V. Restaurant tip: Bistrot Le120. Of course, a boat trip on Lake Geneva is also a must. My travel tip: in March and September, SBB sells day tickets for public transport throughout Switzerland, including boat trips (49 Fr). You won't find a cheaper way to get across and around the lake.
Lausanne, Evian, the French Alps and the Montreux Festival
Travel by train and unlimited boat trips with the SsBB Zagesticket Special
A successful combination of city tour and relaxation by the lake
Priced accommodation on the French side
Fantastic architecture in Lausanne
Geneva is rather dirty and noisy
Fans of city breaks
For our visit to Lake Geneva, we booked accommodation in Ambilly. This town is in France, so the prices are much lower than in Switzerland, and we were also within walking distance of the city centre of Geneva. We were also quickly in the city centre by tram, or alternatively we could take regional trains to Annemasse. As the restaurant prices were very high, we bought our food in supermarkets and used the kitchen in our accommodation - there's nothing like raclette! During our holiday, we visited Lausanne, Evian and Annecy as well as Geneva. These towns were all easy to reach by train. Annecy is a very cosy little town on another lake and is highly recommended. The old town of Lausanne is also well worth a visit, although you need to be a good walker to manage the many inclines. The cathedral is particularly beautiful. If you go much further up, you can find a great panorama of Lake Geneva from a wooden observation tower. We were impressed by the view, but the walk was really long! Evian, on the other hand, didn't really appeal to us, it was a bit boring compared to the other towns. However, our favourite part of the trip was Geneva, where we explored the city extensively. The parks and the lake in particular cast a spell over us. We went swimming at Baby Plage as well as at the Perle du Lac, both places are worthwhile. We also recommend using the yellow local boats to cross Lake Geneva. Swimming in the Rhône and letting yourself drift with the current is a very special experience. So it's well worth coming in summer!
For us, Geneva was the pearl on Lake Geneva. Not only is a tour of the city an absolute must, but also a visit to a beach including a swim. A particular highlight was swimming in the Rhône, where you can let yourself be carried along by the current. Lausanne is also worth a trip, and is also known as the city in 3D due to its slopes. We can also highly recommend a trip to Annecy, which is a very picturesque little town.
Small yellow ferries, the mouettes, cross Lake Geneva, which can be used cheaply with local transport tickets. At the Perle du Lac park, you can swim in Lake Geneva and see Mont Blanc on a clear day. In Lausanne, there is a wooden observation tower on a hill from which you have a fantastic view.
Summer
Swimming in the river and lake
Very well developed local transport
High prices in Switzerland
Fans of city breaks
Lake Geneva offers an impressive landscape for relaxing, especially the view from the surrounding mountains. However, access to the shore is often restricted, as many private properties extend right down to the water's edge. There are public promenades in Geneva and Nyon, but continuous paths along the lake are often lacking. The region is known for its high prices, which is typical of Switzerland. Nevertheless, it is worth a visit for the breathtaking panorama, especially in good weather. Geneva itself is often described as unspectacular, but the Red Cross Museum is interesting. Water sports enthusiasts get their money's worth when the weather is fine, and a trip along the north or south bank is recommended. The trips on the "Mouettes", the yellow boats that regularly sail to various destinations, are a special experience. The normal ticket for buses and trams is also valid for these boats. All in all, Lake Geneva is a great destination for nature and water sports enthusiasts, despite the high costs and restricted access.
The view of Lake Geneva from the mountains is simply breathtaking. A boat trip on the "Mouettes" is a highlight to explore the various destinations around the lake. The Red Cross Museum in Geneva is also well worth a visit and offers interesting insights.
An insider tip is a trip on the "Mouettes", the yellow boats that travel to various destinations around the lake. Practical: the normal ticket for buses and trams is also valid for these boats.
I would recommend Lake Geneva because of the breathtaking scenery, the wide range of water sports on offer and the convenient boat connections.
Breathtaking landscape
Wide range of water sports options
High costs in the region
Restricted public access to the shore
Art and culture lovers
Pick one of the lovely holiday homes Lake Geneva region can offer and be mesmerised by the incredible views of the diverse countryside. You'll have a truly wonderful time here.
If you are travelling with the kids to a property in Lake Geneva, you will be surprised by the wealth of entertainment options and fun attractions offered in the area. Stay in one of the cosy holiday rental properties in Lake Geneva can provide you with and visit, for example, the Fun Planet in Rennaz, the Aquapark in Le Bouveret, the Aigle Adventure Park or the Lazergame maze in Villeneuve, all of which are the perfect attractions to make use of if you are on a family vacation with the children. If you love museums, you could visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens or the Alimentarium, a food museum founded by Nestlé, which is located in Vevey. Alternatively, visit the Tropicarium and Zoo in Servion, or the Vivarium or Sauvabelin Park in the town of Lausanne during your stay in the comfortable holiday rentals Lake Geneva such as apartments, chalets and houses which are available for booking. Absolute must-sees in the region are the picturesque Chillon Castle in Montreux, Le Kuklos, which is a panoramic revolving restaurant with superb views over Lake Geneva, the stunning Lavaux vineyards, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, of course, the wonderful Vallorbes Caves. There is much more to see in the region of Lake Geneva, so make sure you plan your trip to this part of Switzerland carefully. If you've already been to this destination and enjoyed it, take a look at Konstanz or Lindau on the beautiful Lake Constance, located between Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
While you are staying in one of the charming, self catering holiday homes Lake Geneva region can offer, you will be blown away by the range of activities you can indulge in over here. Go cycling, mountainbiking or hiking and enjoy the diverse and captivating landscapes of the region. You can also hop on one of the tourist trains, departing from the cities of Morges or Nyon. Due to the country's central location, it's easy to travel to other European places such as Burgundy in France, or even Piedmont While you are staying in a Lake Geneva holiday home you can also go wine-tasting.
If you visit the region in winter, there are also opportunities for downhill skiing or snowboarding. Another area which is fairly close and also very popular for its ski slopes is Lower Styria in Slovenia. One activity which should be on everyone's to-do list is a boat ride on lovely Lake Geneva. There are many different types of private rental accommodation available for booking here, so whatever type of holiday lettings you're after, be it a property like a large house or villa for you and your family or a group of friends with enough bedrooms for all the guests, or a smaller apartment or chalet for a romantic week away, you'll find what you're looking for. There is lots to do in this location, so you are sure to find the right activity for you and spend some unforgettable holidays here. Enjoy your stay!
The most in-demand accommodations by Lake Geneva are apartment rental and chalet. With 137 offers by Lake Geneva, we always find the perfect accommodation for you.
With Casamundo you can find rentals by Lake Geneva starting at £39. On average, you will stay in a 103 m² (Chalet) or a 44 m² (Apartment rental).
We have the perfect options for you and your furry companions. Apartment rental are the most pet-friendly type of accommodations by Lake Geneva and cost an average of £111 per night.
For your holiday by Lake Geneva, we have a great selection of accommodations for groups. The typical apartment rental has space for 5 guests.