Geneva Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Geneva
Where is it located?: Geneva lies in the southwest corner of Switzerland, on the border of France.
Why do people go there?: The French oo-la-la corner of Switzerland, Geneva sits near the strikingly beautiful Swiss Alps. This is clock-country, with an enormous timepiece dedicated to the art.
How do travelers get there?: Hop on a train from France, Italy or elsewhere in Switzerland.
Currency: Swiss Franc
City Code: 22
Other phone tips:
Population: 181000
Languages: French, with some German and Italian
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: L’Horloge Fleurie, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum (Musee International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge), Jet d’Eau, Cathedrale de St-Pierre
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/swi/gen/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/swi/geneva/
Tourist Office: See the Main Office in Zurich: Switzerland Tourism, Tödistrasse 7, P.O. Box 695, 8027 Zürich, Telephone: +41-1-288-11-11, Fax: +41-1-288-12-05, Email: postoffice@switzerlandtourism.ch, http://www.myswitzerland.com/
Off-the-beaten-path:
Health Issues:
Tips for Visiting
When to go: November through April draws ski fans to the Alps, while less-adventurous tourists wait for the slightly warmer and sunnier summer season.
Common Phrases: Yes = Oui, No = Non, Please = S’il vous plaît , Thank you = Merci, Do you speak English? = Parlez-vous l’anglais?
City Specific Events:
How to get around?: The bus and tram systems are very good.
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