Appreciating the outdoors in Geneva
White Water Rafting on the Arve River
Geneva's hinterland is so rugged that you can enjoy some activities normally possible only far out in the wilds without straying too far from the city. The River Arve, which tumbles down from Savoy's mountains to meet th...more
The Lake Shore
Geneva doesn't really need huge parks when its got one of Western Europe's largest lakes lapping at the feet of its city centre. Perfect for strolling and with many places dotted along the shore for food, drink and even ...more
The Botanical Gardens
Wrap yourself up in nature’s glories with a trip to the Botanical Gardens, close to the city centre. Take a deep breath and inhale the sweet scents of some of the 12,000 plant species that are housed here, including a nu...more
Mon Repos Park
Located at the end of Quai Wilson, Mon Repos Park was the first public garden to be opened along the lake shore, after it was given to the city in the will of scientist Phillippe Plantamour in 1898. Appropriately given i...more
Cruising Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is more than just a stunning backdrop to the city, it's also a watersports hub and busy aquatic highway packed with windsurfers, pleasure boats and workaday ferries. With views of Mont Blanc and the surroundi...more
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