Geneva – A city of surprising attractions
Granted, it might be asking too much of you to suggest that you should look forward to your Geneva airport ski transfers. At best, you probably think of that leg of your journey as a hurdle to get over to get to the slopes a little faster, or perhaps on the return journey, back home as soon as possible.
As understandable as it may be, there could be an opportunity inherent in such transfers, and that is the opportunity to stop and take a look at this great city.
A haven of sleep?
Although some people believe that Geneva is the capital of Switzerland, it is not, that honor falls to Bern. Perhaps even more common is the rather strange myth that the city is some kind of quiet backwater frequented by civil servants and politicians. That’s a view that’s harder to dispel because it’s so entrenched in popular assumption, but in reality the city is anything but grey.
It is an ancient city that has existed for millennia. It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and sits on the world famous lake of the same name. So if you’re looking for beautiful architecture in a picturesque setting, you’ll be off to a great start here.
Not everything is stopped either. If you doubt it, try the part of the city known as “Les Pâquis”. It is a multi-ethnic place full of bars, clubs and restaurants and has a certain avant-garde culture. Regardless of what you may find, ‘boring’ is unlikely to be an adjective that comes to mind!
looking around
This city is located at one of the great historical crossroads of Europe and that means that it has many historical and cultural legacies donated from elsewhere. Many of those were unwanted gifts at the time, courtesy of conquest or invasion, but today the city benefits from that wealth.
Taking a few days to stay on the road with Geneva airport ski transfers will give you the opportunity to explore some of that history and associated sights, including:
• Carouge – a charming little town close to the center and a hotspot for arts and crafts;
• The English Garden and the Flower Clock: world famous flowers and the clock has a second hand which, at 2.5 meters long, is reputed to be the longest in the world.
• The Reform Wall – dedicated to the key figures of reform in Geneva and well worth seeing;
• The Water Jet – No explanation required, but it’s an impressive sight and not to be missed;
• Patek Philippe Museum – An impressive illustration of ancient watchmaking and watchmaking, including those made in more recent times by Patek, considered one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world.
This is just a very brief sampling of the city’s attractions and there are simply loads more to enjoy. So instead of looking at Geneva airport ski transfers as a chore or a means to an end, why not see it as an opportunity?