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Medieval towns, lakeside castles and the rare vintage of the Lavaux around Lake Geneva.
The largest lake in Western Europe, Lake Geneva shimmers along the border of Switzerland and France between the Jura Mountains in the north and the Alps in the south. The deep-blue waters invite swimming and boating, and the shore is dotted with medieval villages, cosmopolitan cities, terraced vineyards and peaceful beaches.
Our specialists know the highlights as well as the lesser-known destinations, and can plan your trip to the Lake Geneva region according to your preferences. Whether you wish to venture into the mountains for hikes and Alpine fondue, or lounge on the shores of the Montreux Riviera, our experts will craft a journey just for you.
You can explore the cobbled streets of Vevey and Montreux, whose old towns bewitch with their narrow, brightly painted houses and fortress-like castles along the lake shore. In Montreux, you can attend the world-renowned jazz festival, or pay homage to the statues of musical greats, including Freddie Mercury, that adorn the town’s waterfront. Stroll the stately streets of the lake’s namesake city, Geneva, where a fountain shoots water high into the air. Or tour the Lavaux wine region, whose vineyards produce wines you can’t taste anywhere else.
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Places to visit in Lake Geneva
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Lake Geneva, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travelers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
Suggested itineraries featuring Lake Geneva
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Lake Geneva, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around Lake Geneva
- Geneva Lake Geneva
- Montreux Lake Geneva
- Bern 90 kilometers away
- Bernese Oberland 104 kilometers away
- Zermatt 105 kilometers away
- Interlaken 107 kilometers away
- Wengen 109 kilometers away
- Grindelwald 118 kilometers away
- Lucerne 152 kilometers away
- The Swiss Alps 157 kilometers away
- ´Üü°ù¾±³¦³ó 185 kilometers away
- Lugano 193 kilometers away
- St. Moritz 254 kilometers away
Photos of Lake Geneva
Accommodation choices for Lake Geneva
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Lake Geneva. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Royal Plaza Montreux & Spa
Montreux -
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic
Montreux -
Hôtel Eden Palace au Lac
Montreux