Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
ADVANCE PLANNING
»
Two months before
Book hotels in Geneva and Lausanne, which are always popular.
»
One month before
Start plotting how you'll bounce around the region - when you'll
take the train, float along on a boat or set off on foot.
RESOURCES
»
City of Geneva
(
www.ville-ge.ch
) Where to start for the region's premier city.
»
Canton de Vaud Tourist Office
(
www.lake-geneva-region.ch
) Covers the region.
»
Glocals
(
www.glocals.com
)
Globals and locals share their Geneva region tips.
»
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/switzerland/geneva
)
GETTING AROUND
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Ferry
Sail scenically between Lake Geneva cities, including Geneva and Lausanne. The
best way to get around the region.
»
Train
Fast and frequent trains link every important city and town in the region. No reser-
vations necessary; just turn up and go.
»
Car
Not needed unless you want to putter about the tiny villages of the wine region
around Aigle.
»
Walk
Spectacular shoreline promenades abound, linking towns and sights on the lake.
BE FOREWARNED
»
Winter
When the rest of Switzerland is revelling in winter sports, things get very quiet
on the shores of Lake Geneva. Lake boats and tours are sharply curtailed or don't sail at all.
The walks on the waterfront, and those among the wineries, can be bitterly cold.
»
Weather
Even in August, cold winds can wash down from glacier-clad mountains, so be
prepared for anything nature dishes out.
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