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Lake Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland
Ranked #1 of 39 attractions in Geneva
4.5 of 5 stars 270 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water, Beaches
Activities: Wine-tasting
Description: A scenic mountain lake situated alongside the city of Geneva, it empties into the Rhone River.
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NSW, Australia
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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The best way to see part of the Lake, a different perspective on the city, as well as a close up view of the Jet d'eau, is to take a mouette boat ride. These are free if you have a Geneva travel pass given out at hotels. (you pay a tourist levy in your hotel fee) If you have time... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Not far from the Geneva Lake, but far enough from the crowd of tourists, one can stroll in the "Quartier des Bains", close to the "Place de PlainPalais". In this very pleasant old part of the city, not only would you discover the Patek Museum, but also a very interesting Museum of Contemporary Arts ( located in en ex-factory). On... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We took a tour in a boat in Lake Leman (I undertand this is the correct name), departing from Laussane and landing in Vevey. Great experience. More

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Newcastle, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Good way to highlight the major features around Lake Geneva, but it's over very quickly. Recorded commentary provided a good summary but we would have been interested in hearing more detail. Also sounds like it was recorded by Maxwell Smart! Wear warm clothes if you are planning on sitting outside on the foredeck. More

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London, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Clean with a real elegance and grace you don't get in many towns. More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The lake is very built up and surrounded by roads. Not as pretty as one would hope... More

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Kent
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Very nice lunch cruise. Food was delicious. Staff very attentive. More

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Mumbai
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We drove to Geneva from Les Diablerets via Montreux and stopped over at Lusanne on the way for Lunch. The lake is beautiful and the drive was wonderful. On the way back we drove via France back to Les Diablerets thus going round the Lake. The journey was beautiful and a memorable one. Liked the lake so much that we... More

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Makati, Philippines
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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And I highly recommend that anyone in Geneva takes the time to take a two-hour lunch cruise offered by CGN. The food is excellent and the cruise on the beautifully preserved steamer is simply relaxing! More

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Most of the time it is impossible to get down to the lake side. But cruising from one place to another the mansions and interesting houses and grounds become visable. It is also a good trip if the weather is not great. There is a regular boat ( some of the parts of the route are commuter routes) and you... More

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