Lake Geneva is a lake on the north side of the Alps, shared between Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe and the largest on the course of the Rhône. The lake is a water body of superlatives. Mildest climate, largest lake and lake with the largest amount of water in Central Europe.
It certainly is big. Scheduled boats, historic paddle steamers, and small ferries ply this 582km2body of water, breaking records as they go. The Compagnie Générale de Navigation (GGN) onLake Geneva operates eight paddle steamers, the largest European fleet of its kind. Shipping on Lake Geneva also breaks records. Regularly scheduled lake boats connect the numerous villages and cities, and small ferries, called “Mouettes”, carry passengers in Geneva rapidly from one shore of the lake to another.
There is a special culinary trip or a cruise to notable sights. Such as the emblem of the city of Genova, the “Jet d’eau”, an up to 140-meter high water fountain that is illuminated at night. Famous landmarks are also the Chillon Castle and the Montreux promenade. Which when visiting will tempt you to take a cruise on the “Haut Lac” between Vevey, Montreux, Chillon, Villeneuve, and Le Bouveret. There are multiple museums, safaris, and cruises to attend while visiting this astonishing place. The overall nature of the lake and the city offers one of a lifetime experience. You can’t afford to miss it.
