Lake Geneva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chateau de Chillon featuring a castle and a lake or waterhole
Vevey which includes street scenes
Olympic Museum featuring a garden and outdoor art
Morges featuring street scenes
Morges showing street scenes

With gorgeous countryside, cultural cities and charming villages along its shores, the largest lake in Switzerland and France is a holiday maker’s dream.

Lake Geneva, or Lac Léman as French speakers know it, is the largest lake in Western Europe. Straddling the border between Switzerland and France, the lake is surrounded by charming cities and towns, lush vineyards and the snowy Vaud Alps.

Geneva dominates the southwestern end of Lake Geneva where it meets the Rhone River. This truly international city is nicknamed the Capital of Peace. Look for the iconic Jet d’Eau, a massive stream of water that shoots 460 feet (140 metres) into the air.

Lausanne is smaller than Geneva, but also beautiful. Explore the pedestrian-only Old Town and its famous cathedral. The Olympic MuseumOpens in a new window in Lausanne deserves a gold medal. The world’s oldest athletic competition comes to life through its interactive exhibits and sculpture park.

MorgesOpens in a new window is Lausanne’s much smaller neighbour, known for its annual Tulip Festival, when thousands of blooms welcome spring. Morges is the gateway to La Côte in Vaud’s wine country. Savour a wine tasting at one of its famous vineyards.

Because of its Mediterranean climate, the region around VeveyOpens in a new window is known as the Swiss Riviera. Visit the headquarters of Nestlé, one of the world’s largest food companies, tour its factory and sample chocolate. Silent film star Charlie Chaplin lived in this area for many years.

Continue along to MontreuxOpens in a new window, the jewel of the Swiss Riviera. This grand city has long attracted the rich and famous, most notably Queen front man Freddie Mercury. Visit Montreux Palace and other lavish buildings from the Belle Époque and attend a day or two of events at annual music festivals.

On the eastern shores of the lake, tour Château de ChillonOpens in a new window, one of Europe’s most visited castles. With its fascinating history and stunning location, it’s easy to understand the appeal. The castle sits on a small rocky island in Lake Geneva and even has its own private beach.

Lake Geneva is a delight to visit in any season. In fact, you could stay here for many months and still not see all it has to offer.

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Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva

4 out of 5
Rue du Rhône 46, Geneva
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Mona Montreux

4.5 out of 5
Grand-Rue 81, Montreux, VD
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citizenM Geneva

4 out of 5
31-33 Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva
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Aparthotel Adagio Geneve Mont Blanc

3 out of 5
Rue Thalberg 4, Geneva, GE
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4 out of 5
Route de Meyrin 125, 1219, Chatelaine, Vernier
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Zenitude Swiss Apparthotels

4 out of 5
13 chemin du levant, Ferney-Voltaire
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