| Venturing into Geneva is well worth the trip | | | | available and a regular mode of transport. |
| as much for its location as its attractions. | | | | Switzerland's bus services are comprehensive |
| The city of Geneva is located on the western | | | | and efficient. Actually within the city trams |
| shore of Lake Geneva, with spectacular | | | | are an environmentally-friendly alternative. |
| snow-capped peaks creating a majestic | | | | |
| panorama on all sides. The old town of Geneva | | | | Moving further afield, regular trains and |
| is set high on a hill overlooking the Rhone | | | | buses run to all neighbouring countries from |
| River. The town is composed of a series of | | | | Geneva, with the most frequent services |
| cobbled lanes clustered around Cathedral St | | | | running to nearby France (through the Rhone |
| Pierre a well known land mark. The nearby | | | | valley) and Italy. Non-stop trips can be |
| Place du Bourg-de-Four is the oldest square | | | | taken to Spain and UK. Swiss trains are fast |
| in Geneva. Formerly a Roman forum it has now | | | | and efficient but not cheap. |
| become a market place. Any itinerary should | | | | |
| include a visit to these historical places. | | | | Many visitors may decide that renting a car |
| | | | will afford them a great deal of independence |
| Geneva's attractions do not stop there. A | | | | and of course these car rentals are easily |
| trip down to the lake front will reveal its | | | | located at the airport where with the minimum |
| famous water fountain the Jet d`Eau. This is | | | | of fuss you can pick up your waiting car and |
| a giant, single jet fountain located in the | | | | head out to explore Geneva. |
| middle of the bay. Many parks and bathing | | | | |
| areas are also located on the shoreline. The | | | | If you are venturing out of Geneva by car, |
| splendors of the Alps can be seen by taking a | | | | note that Switzerland has an excellent |
| boat trip. Don't forget to also take in the | | | | network of roads that are generally safe and |
| Flower Clock in the English Garden, | | | | well maintained and therefore perfect for car |
| Reformation Wall and Place Neuve. | | | | hire transportation. Where routes are likely |
| | | | to wind around mountains watch out for |
| For some a sightseeing trip would not be | | | | dangerous corners and switch backs. With |
| complete without an informative look into the | | | | regard to such routes allow plenty of time |
| past and therefore a trip to a museum is a | | | | for your journey. There aren't any high speed |
| must. Geneva offers many choices. Why not | | | | highways. However because the scenery is |
| start at the acclaimed Museum of Art and | | | | generally breathtaking, travel by car at your |
| History. Interested in clocks? Check out the | | | | own pace will be an extremely pleasurable way |
| Horology Museum. Other museums include the | | | | of seeing Geneva and beyond. |
| Red Cross Museum, the Red Crescent Museum and | | | | |
| the Voltaire Museum. | | | | When hiring a car in Geneva, make sure you |
| | | | satisfy the requirements for the rental |
| Getting to Geneva is a breeze. With so many | | | | agreement which in Europe are usually - |
| international organizations located in | | | | minimum age 21 years old, hold a valid |
| Geneva, the airport is an important transport | | | | driving licence from your country (an |
| centre for Europe and many major cities | | | | international licence is recommended but not |
| worldwide. As you would expect from such an | | | | compulsory) and a valid credit card for |
| airport, it is modern and efficient, with | | | | payment. Remember to look for a reputable car |
| excellent facilities. Transport into the city | | | | hire company preferably on the internet where |
| is reliable and frequent but not necessarily | | | | booking is easy and convenient. |
| cheap. Limo services and private taxis are | | | | |