Lake Geneva (Lehman) is the largest in Europe. The water in it is clean, but very cool: you can swim only in July-August. Beaches are herbal and platform. In general, tourists are attracted not so much by the beach as by pure air, by the warm climate (in the summer up to +32 .. + 36 ° C, while the heat does not feel) and a spectacular combination of subtropical vegetation and snow-capped peaks.

In the vicinity of Lake Geneva There are also several well-known private medical institutions offering the most advanced and diverse therapeutic techniques, as well as the picturesque Chillon Castle

Located to the east of Geneva, this largest lake in Western Europe is often compared to a huge mirror, lying Among the French-speaking canton de Vos from the north and France from the south. Why a mirror? Because the waters of Lehman often remain perfectly calm throughout the day, reflecting as a mirror every little bush and house on the shore.

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Transportation

cities have water connections on the ferries of Compagnie Génerale de navigation (CGN). These are good modern vessels, despite the fact that CGN was founded in the early 20th century. In some cases, boats are faster than other transport (between Lausanne and Evian, for example). Of course, the boats are slower than trains, but more picturesque.

The waters of Lake Geneva often remain perfectly calm throughout the day, mirroring every bush and house on the shore as a mirror.

The main resorts of Lake Geneva

On Lake Geneva has resorts for all categories of holidaymakers: Montreux is aristocratic, mainly for older people, Lausanne is more youthful. The shores of the lake are considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world, and the surrounding towns are full of monuments of antiquity. This area is often deservedly called the Swiss Riviera, because its shores are emerald vineyards on lime hilly slopes.

Main resorts: Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux, Vevey, Yverdon-les-Bains

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Regional Pass

Regional Pass (for 7 days 1st / 2nd class 155/107 CHF) allows to travel free of charge on buses and trains throughout the canton for 3 days, and for half the price for 4. Also pass gives a 50% discount on CGN ferries and about 25% on the lifts of Diablerets. There is also a five-day pass (1st / 2nd class 129/89 CHF). Swiss Rail Pass holders have a 20% discount on the Regional Pass

4 things you need to do at Lake Geneva
  1. Take a walk in the emerald meadows on the slopes of the hills
  2. Take a swim in the always calm but cool water of Lake Geneva
  3. Find your charm in both aristocratic Montreux and in the youth Lausanne
  4. Arrange the feast of the stomach and rest for the soul, enjoying fondue, tiramisu and wines

Hotels

At the resorts of Lake Geneva you can find hotels not only on any taste and purse, but also on any "liveliness" of the spirit - whether it's respectable Montreux, youth Lausanne or un Iversal Geneva

Cuisine and restaurants

In the cities and resorts of Lake Geneva, as well as everywhere in Switzerland, it is worth eating fondue, drinking wine, eating a gorgeous tiramisu. Particular attention should be paid to wines from the lands grown in the west of Lausanne. You can try them at local caveaux

Entertainments, excursions and sights of Lake Geneva

Fans of the spa, spa and the like can go north to Yverdon-les-Bains, where the Neuchatel Lake and thermal springs are located with him.

And in the southeast of the canton and the lake the way to the beautiful alpine mountains Vaudoises (Vaud Alps) opens - a paradise for travelers in spring and summer, and in winter - a ski paradise. In summer, by the way, here, too, ride, on the glacier Diabler. Finally, Lake Geneva is the site of many famous international events, for example, the jazz festival in Montreux, which takes place every July

The song of the band Deep Purple called Smoke on the Water was recorded in December 1971 under the impression of a fire in the casino Montreux.

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