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At the southwestern tip of Lake Geneva, on the French border. Geneva on Lake Geneva is an international metropolis and home to numerous UN organizations. The Jet d'Eau, the old town, CERN, and the view of Mont Blanc make this lakeside city a cosmopolitan experience.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 28°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (7°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
6°
Jan
9°
Feb
12°
Mar
14°
Apr
20°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
28°
Aug
21°
Sep
18°
Oct
11°
Nov
7°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
8h
Oct
6h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
10d
Jan
9d
Feb
12d
Mar
13d
Apr
12d
May
12d
Jun
7d
Jul
8d
Aug
12d
Sep
11d
Oct
15d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Geneva as a Vacation Destination

Geneva is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 28°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan