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If you want to take a trip to Switzerland, Geneva with its many magnificent shops, fine restaurants and historical city centre is the ideal destination. Situated on Lake Geneva, there are great opportunities if you love water sports or walks along the water. Watch the majestic swans swim by and admire the beautiful views. Curious about what Geneva has to offer? Book your complete dream holiday with Transavia Holidays; you can choose your destination, book a hotel and even make arrangements for an activity as well!
A flight from Rotterdam/The Hague to Geneva takes about 01:30 hours.
Geneva Airport
UTC +1 (summer time +2). There is no time difference with The Netherlands.
The currency used in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF).
You need a valid passport or identity card.
Lake Geneva is situated on the Swiss-French border. Let yourself be amazed by sumptuous cities such as Lausanne, built on hills and surrounded by vineyards. And there’s Montreux, of course, a stylish city with many luxury hotels. However, the charming villages along the banks of the lake are certainly worth visiting too. If you love water sports, there are many activities to choose from around the lake, including sailing, kite surfing and standup paddleboarding.
There’s so much to see in Geneva’s lively old city centre! You’ll find wine houses, art galleries and antique shops everywhere. The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, in the heart of the city, is a definite must-see. For an enchanting view of the city, climb the towers of the cathedral. Another highlight is the Jet d’Eau fountain. On a summer’s day, the spray from the fountain is pleasantly cooling. But if you’d rather keep your clothes and feet dry, go to Place du Bourg-de-Four to enjoy a drink and snack at one of its terraces.
Surrounded by the Alps as well as the Jura Mountains, Geneva is the ideal spot for winter sports. With 600 kilometres of pistes, Les Portes du Soleil is one of the world’s largest skiing areas. The majority of the pistes are blue or red runs, which will suit the average skier or snowboarder just fine. The lovely villages in this area have many restaurants for you to enjoy a delicious meal. Another great option is Chamonix, a French ski resort just across the border. Choose a pleasant stay at a chalet, hotel or apartment for an unforgettable winter sports holiday!
