Getting to Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland is easy by car or on public transportation (train and bus). Private minibus transfers and airport shuttle van services run to Alpine ski resorts in France and Switzerland. Geneva International Airport (Aéroport International de Genève) is conveniently located on the outskirts of Geneva City. Getting to the airport … Read more
Public buses are the cheapest and often most convenient public transportation to Geneva Airport (GVA) when traveling from downtown Genève city and other suburbs. Getting to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is often the cheapest and easiest on Genève’s public bus system. Buses run directly from the airport to downtown Genève Cornavin train station, the international … Read more
The cheapest and fastest transportation to Geneva Airport is by train from Genève-Cornavin station and many other parts of Switzerland, including Lausanne, Montreux, Brig, Biel / Bienne, and many winter sports and Alpine resorts. Swiss Railways provides cheap and fast transportation directly to Geneva Airport (GVA) on the border of Switzerland and France, on the … Read more
The Léman Express is a well-integrated public transportation system in the larger Geneva region of Switzerland, with trains connecting seamlessly to neighboring France, including to popular day-trip destinations Annecy and Evian. The Léman Express network is the largest cross-border railway commuting system in Europe. It allows for seamless connections between central Geneva and neighboring French … Read more
CGN’s popular Lake Geneva boat cruises from Genève to Lausanne via Nyon (Switzerland) and Yvoire (France) on Lac Léman take just less than four hours. A pleasure boat trip from Genève to Lausanne is one of the most popular day-trip cruises on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The one-way cruise is just shorter than four hours … Read more
The free annual chocolate festival (Festichoc) in Versoix, in the northeastern extremities of Geneva, is a very popular family-friendly event for chocolate lovers — it claims to be the biggest chocolate festival in Switzerland. Chocolatiers from Genève, Valais, and nearby communities in the Lac Léman region exhibit and sell top chocolate at the Versoix festival. … Read more
L’Escalade is Genève’s top family-friendly festival and overshadows other Advent events and Christmas markets in mid-December in Geneva. L’Escalade is the top event on Geneva’s festival calendar. L’Escalade commemorates the successful defense of Genève against a Savoyan attack in 1602. The celebrations are held each year over a weekend in mid-December with parades, demonstrations, music, … Read more
L’Escalade is a great celebration in old town Geneva each mid-December with marches, parades, battle reenactments, cultural events, mulled wine, and chocolates — perfect for memorable photos. L’Escalade is a Genevan festival held each mid-December to commemorate a famous victory of Geneva over the Dukes of Savoy. On December 12, 1602, the Savoyards attempted to … Read more
Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva have the best Christmas markets (Marché de Noël / Weihnachtsmarkt), decorations, and Xmas lights to visit in 2026 in the Lac Léman region of Switzerland. The Advent season before Christmas brings some color and holiday cheer to the Lake Geneva region. Many towns see an increase in cultural events — not … Read more
TGV Lyria trains provide the fastest transportation from Paris in France to Genève and Lausanne on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Book early for the cheapest tickets and best deals. The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Paris in France to Genève and Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland is by … Read more