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Lake Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland
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Ranked #1 of 40 attractions in Geneva
Type: Bodies of Water, Beaches
Activities: Wine tasting
Description: A scenic mountain lake situated alongside the city of Geneva, it empties into the Rhone River.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Farmington, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

Be sure to take a boat tour on the beautiful waters of Geneva Lake, stroll by its shore and feed the swans.

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Peterborough
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Lakes are the same all over the world, they consist of water and some have hills or mountains surrounding them. Oh and boats ply their trade for tourists. at least the water is clear!

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Genève
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

It is just one of the places to see in the world. Thanks to some people from the Swiss German part, which objected the Genevan destruction of the old buildings from the last century, to be reconstructed like Manhatten in the USA along the "Rade de Genève". While you visit this town, be just careful of the pickpockets around the... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This Lake brings a lot to a discussion table since some will call it Lake Geneva and others Lake Leman but it is a most see...if possible make a boat day tour to see all the different points of the lake from both sides.

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

A wonderfull exprience visiting the Geneva lake from the Geneva city train station as we walked towards the Mont Blanc ticket and boarding point for the lake boats. The swiss pass comes handy as one does not need to buy a ticket for the ferries scheduled several times a day leaving the lake towards Lussane. Tickets for the boats are... More

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Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

One of those must sees, and the free Tourist ticket includes the local yellow boats for getting about the Geneva City area by water, a treat!

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

So it probably wasn't a fair view of the lake, but it was cold and windy and there wasn't much to do.

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Princeton, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Geneva the city wraps around the lake and the lake is the heart and soul of the city. There are walkways, gardens, cafes, bars, playgrounds, lots and lots of benches for gazing at the water and much more. There are sightseeing cruises as well as ferries to other locations along the lake in both France and Switzerland. You can spend... More

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Bulverde, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Lake Geneve I s one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The majestic lake surrounded by the snow covered alps will take your breath away. One cannot get enough of the marvelous surroundings.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Amazing ski holiday in Meribel topped off with a lovely stay next to Geneva. Pay the extra for a hotel next to the lake, views are perfect.

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