Discover Geneve by Hire Car
Geneve is one of the most liveable cities in the world. In almost all surveys, the French-Swiss border region lands on one of the top places.
Geneve, the United Nations has its European headquarters here, many banks and large companies reside here and numerous political summits are also drawn to tranquil Geneve.
Leisure activities in Geneve
Various and culturally sophisticated, a high standard of living and a huge selection of shopping opportunities offer tourists plenty of variety. But also the fun comes in Geneve not too short. The famous lake alone offers numerous sporting opportunities. From swimming in the lakeside pool with diving tower, pedal boating or motor boating to paragliding, almost any water sport can be practiced here. Of course, only in summer. Because in winter, tourists and residents alike are on their skis, enjoying the varied, steep slopes in the snow-covered Alps at the foot of Mount Blanc.
Geneve’s botanical gardens are also one of the highlights of an all-round green city, with trees and fountains almost everywhere, creating a sense of well-being. Nobody in Geneve would get the idea that it is a world metropolis, because the city is much too quiet and too green for that. And yet it is one of the most important centres of international power. What also becomes clear at the airport: Numerous long-haul flights to all parts of the world take off from here without any airline having a hub here.
Discover the surroundings of Geneve
Geneve is best discovered by hire car, as this also allows for excursions to the small romantic villages, the lake and the fascinating mountains.