10 Best Things to Do in Geneva: A Self-Guided One Day Itinerary + Maps
With its blend of lakeside beauty and diplomatic history, there are many things to do in Geneva, even if you only have a short visit. This self-guided one day in Geneva itinerary and map is designed to help you see the best of the city efficiently, from the medieval Old Town to the United Nations headquarters. By following this self-guided route, you can maximize your time and experience the city’s top landmarks in a single, well-organized day.
Does backpacking seem like an exciting idea, the real adventure you have been dreaming of? What better place to do it than Europe? With so many old cities, culture, food, and nature all around, backpacking in Europe will leave you breathless and always wanting more. Come along with me as we explore beautiful places as well as very useful tips for backpacking in Europe.
We loved our day trip from Geneva to Yvoire. We would’ve liked to take the boat from Geneva but we didn’t have enough time. The boat ride takes about two hours because it has to stop in a few other places before reaching Yvoire. The boat ride looks very appealing especially on a clear day and I am sure that the views from the boat are just amazing. However, because we didn’t have enough time, we decided to drive instead and it took us about 30 minutes from Geneva. Join me as we take a day trip from Geneva to Yvoire.
While I was in Montreux, Switzerland and waiting for some tea to brew…a storm was brewing over Lake Geneva. In a matter of minutes the clouds came over the mountains and engulfed the sun and turned a sunny and peaceful sky into a threatening scene. I was very impressed by the power of nature on display over this lake. So let’s explore together my favorite things to do in Montreux.