By Lauren Kmec
Geneva
Switzerland
Switzerland
Photo gallery
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United Nations HeadquartersPhoto By: Doug Leenhouts -
International Campaign to Ban Landmines MemorialPhoto By: Doug Leenhouts -
Flower Clock at Jardin AnglaisPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Lake GenevaPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Local VineyardPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
SkylinePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Mont Blanc BridgePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
United Nations HeadquartersPhoto By: Doug Leenhouts
Geneva is Switzerland’s third-largest city, although it is sometimes wrongly assumed to be the Swiss capital, due to its international prowess: Geneva is home to the United Nation’s European Office, the World Health Organization, and the International Red Cross, and it is also known for being a worldwide hub of diplomacy. Surrounded by the Swiss Alps and the Jura Mountains, Geneva sits on the southwestern corner of Lake Geneva, the largest alpine lake in Europe. This picturesque location makes Geneva a prime vacation destination at any time of year.
EscapeWizard.com invites you to travel to Geneva for your next getaway. Flights to Geneva will arrive at Aéroport International de Genève (GVA), located just 4 kilometers from the city center and directly connected by roads and rail. Book your flight to Geneva today with EscapeWizard.com (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). EscapeWizard.com also offers prices for a wide variety of Geneva hotels from which to choose, ranging from budget-conscious to luxury; two of our top recommendations in the city are the InterContinental, and Holiday Inn Express. Follow this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to peruse your selection.
EscapeWizard.com highly recommends spending a day at Lake Geneva, the pride of Switzerland. Wander along the beautiful shores lined with colorful flowers, stop to observe the Lake’s wildlife—including swans, ducks, and diving birds—or venture out on the water for a guided boat tour. The Mont Blanc Bridge connects both sides of the lake: Visitors can check out the Brunswick Monument (which contains the tomb of Charles II, the Duke of Brunswick) on the right bank, then cross over to the left side to explore the beautiful Jardin Anglais (aka the English Garden).
Created in 1854, Geneva’s Jardin Anglais remains one of the city’s liveliest parks, and EscapeWizard.com encourages you to visit this amazing oasis of green space. Interesting sculptures are scattered throughout the garden, the most prominent of which is a magnificent bronze fountain designed by Parisian sculptor Alexis André in 1862. The Monument National, which commemorates Geneva’s introduction to the Swiss Confederation in 1814, is also located here. However, the Jardin Anglais is most famous for its Flower Clock, a giant work of floral art that symbolizes Geneva’s watch industry. The Flower Clock has a diameter of 5 meters, a circumference of 17.7 meters, and is decorated with more than 6300 plants!
EscapeWizard.com also suggests that visitors see two of Geneva’s other most recognizable landmarks: the Reformation Wall and the Jet d’Eau. Located in Bastions Park, the 100-meter-long Reformation Wall was constructed in the early 20th century as a monument to 450 years of Protestant history in Europe. The four major leaders of the Reformation movement (Guillaume Farel, John Calvin, Théodore de Bèze, and John Knox) are honored with 5-meter-tall statues at the center of the monument; other notable figures are commemorated with smaller statues. The Jet d’Eau is a famous water fountain that was initially built as the safety valve for Geneva’s water supply. Today, the fountain spouts water at an astounding height of 140 meters and pumps at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. The Jet d’Eau is an especially impressive sight when it is illuminated at nightfall.
For travelers seeking to experience the true local flavor, EscapeWizard.com recommends a stroll along the Treille Promenade, a shady romantic thoroughfare lined with chestnut trees. If you need to take a rest, catch your breath while sitting on the world’s longest wooden bench, at a length of 120 meters. When you reach the top of the Promenade, stop to admire the statue of Swiss diplomat Pictet de Rochement, as well as the city’s “official” chestnut tree, which marks the start of spring each year upon its first bloom.
Finally, EscapeWizard.com suggests a visit to the United Nations (UN) building (aka the Palace of Nations), the second-largest UN center in the world, behind that of New York City. This building was constructed between 1929 and 1936 with the original purpose of housing the League of Nations (the precursor organization to the UN); it became Geneva’s UN headquarters in 1946. The unique, double-horseshoe–shaped building is located in Ariana Park overlooking Lake Geneva with a spectacular view of the Swiss Alps. Visitors can take a guided tour of the facility, including the UN Assembly Hall, the Council Chamber, and the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room.
Geneva is a true international crossroads city with a wealth of history and culture for all to enjoy. Let EscapeWizard.com help you plan your next trip to Geneva today!
EscapeWizard.com invites you to travel to Geneva for your next getaway. Flights to Geneva will arrive at Aéroport International de Genève (GVA), located just 4 kilometers from the city center and directly connected by roads and rail. Book your flight to Geneva today with EscapeWizard.com (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). EscapeWizard.com also offers prices for a wide variety of Geneva hotels from which to choose, ranging from budget-conscious to luxury; two of our top recommendations in the city are the InterContinental, and Holiday Inn Express. Follow this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to peruse your selection.
EscapeWizard.com highly recommends spending a day at Lake Geneva, the pride of Switzerland. Wander along the beautiful shores lined with colorful flowers, stop to observe the Lake’s wildlife—including swans, ducks, and diving birds—or venture out on the water for a guided boat tour. The Mont Blanc Bridge connects both sides of the lake: Visitors can check out the Brunswick Monument (which contains the tomb of Charles II, the Duke of Brunswick) on the right bank, then cross over to the left side to explore the beautiful Jardin Anglais (aka the English Garden).
Created in 1854, Geneva’s Jardin Anglais remains one of the city’s liveliest parks, and EscapeWizard.com encourages you to visit this amazing oasis of green space. Interesting sculptures are scattered throughout the garden, the most prominent of which is a magnificent bronze fountain designed by Parisian sculptor Alexis André in 1862. The Monument National, which commemorates Geneva’s introduction to the Swiss Confederation in 1814, is also located here. However, the Jardin Anglais is most famous for its Flower Clock, a giant work of floral art that symbolizes Geneva’s watch industry. The Flower Clock has a diameter of 5 meters, a circumference of 17.7 meters, and is decorated with more than 6300 plants!
EscapeWizard.com also suggests that visitors see two of Geneva’s other most recognizable landmarks: the Reformation Wall and the Jet d’Eau. Located in Bastions Park, the 100-meter-long Reformation Wall was constructed in the early 20th century as a monument to 450 years of Protestant history in Europe. The four major leaders of the Reformation movement (Guillaume Farel, John Calvin, Théodore de Bèze, and John Knox) are honored with 5-meter-tall statues at the center of the monument; other notable figures are commemorated with smaller statues. The Jet d’Eau is a famous water fountain that was initially built as the safety valve for Geneva’s water supply. Today, the fountain spouts water at an astounding height of 140 meters and pumps at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. The Jet d’Eau is an especially impressive sight when it is illuminated at nightfall.
For travelers seeking to experience the true local flavor, EscapeWizard.com recommends a stroll along the Treille Promenade, a shady romantic thoroughfare lined with chestnut trees. If you need to take a rest, catch your breath while sitting on the world’s longest wooden bench, at a length of 120 meters. When you reach the top of the Promenade, stop to admire the statue of Swiss diplomat Pictet de Rochement, as well as the city’s “official” chestnut tree, which marks the start of spring each year upon its first bloom.
Finally, EscapeWizard.com suggests a visit to the United Nations (UN) building (aka the Palace of Nations), the second-largest UN center in the world, behind that of New York City. This building was constructed between 1929 and 1936 with the original purpose of housing the League of Nations (the precursor organization to the UN); it became Geneva’s UN headquarters in 1946. The unique, double-horseshoe–shaped building is located in Ariana Park overlooking Lake Geneva with a spectacular view of the Swiss Alps. Visitors can take a guided tour of the facility, including the UN Assembly Hall, the Council Chamber, and the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room.
Geneva is a true international crossroads city with a wealth of history and culture for all to enjoy. Let EscapeWizard.com help you plan your next trip to Geneva today!