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Enjoy the Bains de Lavey Hot Water Day Spa near Lake Geneva

March 2, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Aigle, Valais / Wallis

Lavey les Bains Outdoor Pools

Relax and enjoy the warmest thermal waters in Switzerland at the day spa and swimming pools of Lavey in the Rhone Valley of Valais near Montreux and Lac Léman. Les Bains de Lavey is a day spa with large thermal water pools and a range of saunas and steam baths. Although most visitors simply enjoy the hot water, Jacuzzis and jet streams, day spa beauty treatments and … [Read more...]

Transportation to the Lavaux Vineyards

March 2, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Lavaux

Train in Grandvaux Station

Transportation to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed terraced vineyards of Lavaux is easy by train or car from Geneva, Bern, Lausanne, and Montreux. The historic terraced vineyards of the Lavaux wine-producing region are some of the most spectacular sights on the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in Switzerland. The Lavaux is a great day-trip destination for hiking … [Read more...]

Visit the HR Giger Museum (Aliens) in Gruyeres Switzerland

March 2, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Freiburg / Fribourg, Gruyères

Entrance of the HR Giger Museum

The largest collection of works by the Swiss surrealist artist HR Giger is in his museum of science fiction and fantasy art in Gruyères. The four-century-old Château St Germain in the small wall-enclosed medieval town Gruyères in Fribourg, Switzerland, is the unlikely setting of the HR Gigermuseum. This museum has the largest permanent collection of works by the Swiss … [Read more...]

Visit Château d’Aigle Castle & Wine Museum in Switzerland

March 2, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Aigle, Historic Buildings, Museums, Top Sights, Valais / Wallis

Autumn colors surrounds the Chateau d'Aigle Castle in Switzerland

The Château d’Aigle with the Vine and Wine Museum is beautifully located surrounded by vineyards in the Rhone Valley just minutes away from Lake Geneva. The Château d’Aigle is a historic castle with medieval origins and strong roots in the local wine industry. Visitors may explore many of the nooks and crannies of the fortress including access to the sentries’ wall walk … [Read more...]

Winter Cruises on Lake Geneva Boats, Switzerland

February 18, 2020 by Henk Bekker in All Lake Geneva Boats & Ferries, FP

MS Vevey in Geneva during Winter

During the winter season, CGN pleasure boat cruises on Lac Léman are limited to ferry boats, fondue dinner cruises, and sailings on Sundays. Departures are most common from Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, and Nyon. Cruising on Lake Geneva has been popular with tourists in the Lac Léman region for well over a century. Many boats sail on Switzerland’s largest lake during summer but … [Read more...]

Visit Romantic Medieval Gruyères in Switzerland

February 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Freiburg / Fribourg, Gruyères

Snow-Covered Gruyères in Winter

Gruyères is a romantic small town famous for its historic castle, HR Giger Museum, and of course cheese. It is a great day-trip destination from the Lake Geneva region and Bern. The small town Gruyères with its lovely castle and historic market-town layout is in the La Gruyère district of the Canton Fribourg (Freiburg) in French-speaking Switzerland. The historic small … [Read more...]

Getting to Geneva Airport (GVA) by Train

January 27, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Geneva Airport (GVA), Genève / Geneva

Trains Departure Times, Geneva Airport

Trains provide cheap and fast transportation to Geneva Airport from Genève-Cornavin station and many other parts of Switzerland including Lausanne, Montreux, Brig, and Biel / Bienne. Swiss Railways provide cheap and fast transportation directly to Geneva Airport (GVA) on the border of Switzerland and France in the outskirts of Genève. Most long-distance trains stop at … [Read more...]

Genève Public Buses to Geneva Airport (GVA)

January 27, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Geneva Airport (GVA), Genève / Geneva

Geneva Airport Bus 5

Public buses are the cheapest and often most convenient transportation to Geneva Airport (GVA) when traveling from downtown Genève and other suburbs. Getting to Geneva Airport (GVA) is often the cheapest and easiest on Genève’s public bus system. Buses run from the airport to downtown Genève Cornavin train station, the international organizations, and several suburbs of … [Read more...]

Cheap Transportation to Geneva Airport (GVA)

January 24, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Geneva Airport (GVA), Genève / Geneva

Geneva Airport

Getting to Geneva Airport (GVA) is easy by car, train, and bus. Private minibus transfers and shuttle van services run to Alpine ski resorts in France. Geneva International Airport (Aéroport International de Genève) is conveniently located on the outskirts of Geneva. Getting to the airport is easy and often fairly cheap. Public buses run from the airport to most areas of … [Read more...]

Visit Chateau de Chillon Castle near Montreux

January 23, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Chateau de Chillon, Family Travel, Historic Buildings, Montreux-Vevey, Top Sights

Chateau de Chillon Castle near Montreux

Chateau de Chillon is a romantic castle in Lake Geneva near Montreux. Chillon Castle is the most-visited historic monument in Switzerland and a great family-friendly destination. It is a fine day-trip excursion from Geneva, Lausanne, and ski resorts in the nearby Alps. Chateau de Chillon has a beautiful location on a small island in the far western end of Lake Geneva … [Read more...]

Easy Transportation to Chateau de Chillon near Montreux

January 23, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Chateau de Chillon, Family Travel, Montreux-Vevey

Chateau de Chillon Castle near Montreux

Getting to Chateau de Chillon near Montreux on Lake Geneva is easy by car, bus, boat, train, bicycle, or on foot. Chillon Castle is the most popular historical monument in Switzerland and a great day trip from Geneva, Lausanne or the Alpine ski resorts. Chateau de Chillon Castle is beautifully located on a small rocky islet in Lake Geneva. The fortress is 4 km south of … [Read more...]

Save with the Swiss Transfer Ticket on Public Transportation in Switzerland

January 2, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Transportation

Swiss Train Running Along Lake Geneva

Update: The Swiss Transfer Ticket is no longer sold. Travelers in the Lake Geneva region are unlikely to miss it much. Visitors planning extensive travel in Switzerland should consider buying the Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Flexi Pass or the Half-Fare Card. The Swiss Transfer Ticket is a cheap savings deals for travelers on long journeys to destinations in Switzerland. A … [Read more...]

Transfers from Geneva Airport to Swiss Ski Resorts

January 5, 2018 by Henk Bekker in Transportation, Valais / Wallis

Swiss Railways' Train in the Snow

Ski transfers from Genève Aèroport (GVA) to winter sport resorts in Valais and Vaud in Switzerland are usually done by train and bus but private shuttle bus services are also available. Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss ski resorts is easy by public transportation. Swiss Railways' trains stop at the airport station in the basement of the terminal building and provide … [Read more...]

Buses and Trains from France to Geneva Airport

January 5, 2018 by Henk Bekker in Geneva Airport (GVA), Genève / Geneva, Haute Savoy, France, Ski Stations

Direct buses run from Geneva Airport to Annecy, Grenoble, and Chamonix while other towns in France can easily be reached by train and bus from Genève. Many further shuttle services are available to ski resorts during winter. Buses and trains provide transportation from several towns in France to Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland. Year round bus services are available … [Read more...]

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