Geneva sits at the far end of its lake, a compact old town above a jet of water, with the UN palaces and the watchmaking quays a short tram ride away. It is the western gate to Switzerland and a straightforward half-day on foot.
4 hoursHome to the European headquarters of the United Nations, Geneva is Switzerland's second-most popular city and one of the greenest cities in Europe. Visit Geneva…
Walking tours cover the cathedral, the old town lanes and the lakeside; boat options add the lake and, in season, a hop toward Lausanne or the Lavaux vineyards.