SwitzerlandGeneva ( jin-EE-və; French: Genève [ʒ(ə)nɛv] ) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône leaves Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Geneva is a global city, an international financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, which has led to it being called the "Peace Capital". It hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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Your Geneva day plan
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Climate in Geneva
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Geneva
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Geneva; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripAnnecy
France
34 km≈ 40 min
Day tripLausanne
Switzerland
52 km≈ 1 h
Day tripVilleurbanne
France
108 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Day tripLyon
France
113 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripBesancon
France
116 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Day tripGrenoble
France
117 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightBern
Switzerland
130 km≈ 2 h
Long day or overnight
Dijon
France
150 km≈ 2 h 20 min
From Geneva you can reach Annecy (34 km), Lausanne (52 km), Villeurbanne (108 km), Lyon (113 km) and Besancon (116 km) in about 40 min to 1 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Geneva
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
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You can fly into Geneva International Airport, Chambéry Aix les Bains airport, Annecy Meythet airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.