Part of Geneva is Switzerland, but another part extends into France. Geneva is relatively close to other major Western European cities, such as Bern (170 km) or even Munich (606 km). Driving or travel distances in Western Europe are relatively short, compared to the driving distances in Canada, Australia or even the United States.

Here are the driving distances between Geneva and other major cities from Western Europe. Read also about all driving distances within Switzerland or all the articles related to travel distances in Switzerland. Continue reading »

Climate of Geneva is temperate continental, with microclimates, due to the fact the city is situated just 374 meters above sea level, close to the mountains. Summers are pleasantly warm to hot, and winters relatively mild, with temperatures hovering just above or below freezing. Winds from the West bring warmth, while the famous North Wind (the Bise) brings colder temperatures, though often sunny conditions.

Weather in Geneva can change suddenly. Variations are common throughout a single day. The summer sees temperatures around 20-25ºC, with 2-6ºC in winter. Spring and autumn offer temperatures in the region of 7-24ºC. Continue reading »

Based on the top found on the travel-oriented website TravBuddy, it looks like, from all cities of Switzerland, Zurich continues to attract most tourists in this beautiful country, followed by the cities of Geneva and Lucerne. While there is no surprise Zurich and Geneva continue to take top spots in various surveys, it is a well-deserved third place for the wonderfull Lucerne, as well as other great cities from this country which are not regularly mentioned in worldwide surveys.

The top results have been determined based on travel blogs, travel reviews, travel photos and number of TravBuddies (registered users/commentators on TravBuddy) who have visited each destination. Continue reading »

Switzerland is a relatively small country in the middle of Europe. Unless you take a freeway on flat fields, you may not find it so easy to drive in several areas of this country, where big mountains make it sometimes difficult. One popular route is the one from Geneva to Zurich, passing through Lausanne and Bern. There are less than 300 km and you can travel fast.

Closer you get to the Alps, more difficult becomes to travel without stops. There are places where your car must be taken by train. In the winter, some mountain passes may get closed. Continue reading »

If you are looking for some peace and quiet, an idyllic spot to relax and unwind, come to Geneva, a city of parks. Here are some of the most beautiful and functional parks in the city, most of them with jogging and cycling trails, picnic sites, and large, open areas for throwing a Frisbee or walking your dog.

Visitors of the Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques can see an exotic hothouse, a deer park, a small zoo area, an arboretum with trees that are over 300 years old as well as a rose garden. Continue reading »