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
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
During the winter season, CGN pleasure boat cruises on Lac Léman are limited to ferry boats, fondue dinner cruises, and sailings on Sundays (some Saturdays or Fridays) and national holidays, including Christmas and New Year’s Day — departures are most common from Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux, and Nyon. Cruising on Lake Geneva has been popular … 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
