Geneva, Switzerland
Remarkably self-assured
Geneva is a city with very little to prove. Take a beautiful natural setting, add well-heeled citizens and a touch of civic pride, a huge number of international organisations, throw in handy access for some of Europe’s very best skiing – and you have the kind of place that you could happily spend longer than a long weekend.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | French | |
| Currency: | Swiss Franc | |
| Time zone: | GMT +1 hour (GMT +2 hours in summer) | |
| Flight Time: | 1hour 50 | |
| Holiday type: | Winter sports | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 10.4°C Rainfall: 917.5mm a year |
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Geneva is the nearest private jet airport to Chamonix by Private Jet
On the doorstep of Geneva
Chamonix is a town at the foot of Mont Blanc. From Geneva Airport to Chamonix it is 80km (2 hours) or if you want to get to the slopes as soon as you arrive why not take a helicopter which will get you there in around 20 minutes!
Why choose Chamonix?
- Off track skiing - Mont Blanc
- Three distinctly different ski areas The Grands Montets, Brévent / Flégère and Le Domaine de Balme
- Mountain hiking and climbing
- Great for beginners
- Heli-skiing available
For private jet hire to or from Manchester Airport call PrivateFly on +44 (0) 1747 642 777 (24 hours).
Must see:
Head for the lake (you can’t miss it) and, on a gusty day, you can feel the mist created by the Jet d’Eau, the huge 140-metre natural fountain standing guard at the meeting point of Lake Geneva and the Rhone.
Must eat at:
Not far from the centre of town, Au Pied de Cochon serves-up a hearty mix of traditional Lyonnais and Swiss cooking to a mixed crowd. And yes, they do serve pigs’ trotters.
Must be there for:
For three days in June, Geneva’s Fete de la Musique takes over the town as music spills onto the streets, with 50 outdoor and indoor stages hosting everything from highbrow and classical to electro jazz. (Exact dates vary by year).
Well-travelled tips:
· Ultra-efficient public transport is the best way to get around the city and its environs. To make matters even easier, your hotel should give you a free day-pass ticket.
· Swiss punctuality extends to opening hours – so you might find it difficult to get into certain museums in the run-up to closing time. If you want to see something of real interest to you, it’s best to go early.
Visa:British citizens do not need a visa to visit Switzerland.
Duty free shopping:
Although Switzerland is in Europe, it is outside of the EU Value Added Tax Area so you can benefit from duty free prices on certain items purchased when travelling to Geneva through our terminals. More information.
