Lake Geneva Region
French-speaking elegance along Europe's largest Alpine lake, where vineyards cascade to the waterfront and jazz fills the summer air.
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Tour CERN and Peer Into the Universe's Origins
Visit the lab where the Higgs boson was discovered and the web was born.
Explore Chateau de Chillon
Tour a medieval island fortress that inspired Lord Byron on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Stand Beneath the Jet d'Eau
Feel the mist of Europe's tallest water fountain shooting 140 meters skyward.
Savor a Cheese Fondue in the Old Town
Dip crusty bread into a bubbling pot of Gruyere and Vacherin in Geneva's medieval heart.
Hike Through the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
Walk through UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading from hillside to lake.
Ride the GoldenPass Panoramic Train
Board the panoramic train from lakeside Montreux to the Alpine pastures of the Simmental.
Explore the Olympic Museum
Relive over a century of Olympic glory on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Pay Homage to Freddie Mercury on the Lakefront
Find the bronze statue of Queen's frontman overlooking his beloved Lake Geneva.
Explore the Patek Philippe Museum
Journey through 500 years of watchmaking in the world's horological capital.
Wander the Lausanne Cathedral at Twilight
Climb the tower of Switzerland's finest Gothic cathedral as the night watchman still calls the hours.
Shop for Swiss Chocolate on Rue du Rhone
Sample pralines from legendary chocolatiers along Geneva's most elegant street.
Sample Local Wine and Cheese in a Lavaux Cave
Pair Chasselas wine with Alpine cheese in a centuries-old vineyard cellar.
Eat a Papet Vaudois at a Lausanne Pinte
Dig into the Vaud canton's hearty leek-and-potato stew with pork sausage.