The In-Depth guide - Geneva Tourism
The In-Depth guide - Geneva Tourism
The In-Depth guide - Geneva Tourism
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2<br />
the most<br />
welcoming city<br />
Over 200 trains a day transit<br />
through <strong>Geneva</strong> train station,<br />
including the French high<br />
speed train.<br />
<strong>The</strong> essentials<br />
1 Situated in the heart<br />
of Europe, <strong>Geneva</strong><br />
is one of the world’s<br />
best known destinations.<br />
2 <strong>The</strong> city sits at the tip<br />
of Western Europe’s<br />
biggest lake, nestled<br />
between high snowy<br />
mountains.<br />
3 It is Switzerland’s second<br />
most visited destination.<br />
4 It is among the top three<br />
cities in the world in<br />
terms of quality of life.<br />
5 This human size city,<br />
cradle of the Swiss<br />
watchmaking industry,<br />
is a paradise for luxury<br />
shopping and high-end<br />
accommodation.<br />
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Distances from major cities<br />
to <strong>Geneva</strong><br />
from time *<br />
Abu Dhabi 7h10<br />
Amsterdam 1h25<br />
Barcelona 1h30<br />
Berlin 1h45<br />
Brussels 1h15<br />
Budapest 1h55<br />
Copenhagen 2h00<br />
Dubai 7h10<br />
Dublin 2h05<br />
Frankfurt 1h05<br />
Hamburg 1h35<br />
Helsinki 3h00<br />
Istanbul 3h15<br />
from time *<br />
Kuwait 8h40<br />
London 1h30<br />
Madrid 1h50<br />
Milan 0h55<br />
Montreal 7h15<br />
Moscow 3h35<br />
Munich 1h10<br />
New York 7h40<br />
Paris 1h00<br />
Rome 1h30<br />
Stockholm 2h35<br />
Vienna 1h40<br />
Washington 8h00<br />
destinations can be reached thanks to the 935 direct<br />
flights that depart every week from <strong>Geneva</strong><br />
<strong>In</strong>ternational Airport, home to EasyJet‘s European Hub (it is part<br />
of the Schengen Zone).<br />
1<br />
<strong>Geneva</strong><br />
*direct flight<br />
Free public transport<br />
Access to the city centre in 6 minutes<br />
Trains depart at 12-minute intervals<br />
from the international airport and only take<br />
6 minutes to the centre of town.<br />
<strong>Geneva</strong> Transport Card<br />
Upon arrival at <strong>Geneva</strong> Airport, visitors can<br />
pick up a ticket that gives them 80 minutes<br />
of free public transport in <strong>Geneva</strong>.<br />
At check-in, all visitors receive the free<br />
<strong>Geneva</strong> Transport Card from their hotel for<br />
the duration of their stay.<br />
<strong>Geneva</strong> Pass<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Geneva</strong> Pass entitles its holders to free<br />
entries, gifts and up to 50 % off in places.<br />
It is one of the best value city cards in<br />
Europe for 1, 2 or 3 days.<br />
www.geneva-pass.com<br />
With its exceptional setting on the shores of Lake <strong>Geneva</strong><br />
and at the foot of Europe’s highest mountain – <strong>The</strong> Mont Blanc –<br />
<strong>Geneva</strong> is one of a kind. It prides itself on its unparalleled quality<br />
of life, and of course its iconic Water Fountain, the Jet d’Eau.<br />
Renowned for being the Capital of Peace, <strong>Geneva</strong>’s small size<br />
and international calling always come as a surprise. It is easy<br />
to get around this verdant city steeped in history. Leaving it with<br />
a multitude of unforgettable memories is easy too. And soon,<br />
visitors come back for more. <strong>Geneva</strong>’s charm is hard to resist.
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