Situated between the Alps and the Jura Mountains in the very south-west of Switzerland, Geneva boasts a very temperate climate with temperatures in the summer months averaging 24c, yet in the winter it can be rather bracing with temeratures averaging 10c. The Canton or department occupies 282 square km, with the lake and the river Rhone and presents a marvellous surrounding to its visitors who can enjoy the alpine mountains and the lush green countryside. Let Léman Transfers take care of you as soon as you arrive at Geneva Airport, we can arrange a private door-to-door airport transfer direct to your hotel.

Historically, Geneva was the birthplace of the Red Cross organisation and even now it is viewed as the capital of peace and neutrality, hosting the headquarters of the UN and other international organisations.

However, as a centre of culture, there are an abundance of art galleries housing paintings, sculptures and works of art by international and local artists and numerous opera houses and theatres where internationally-renowned artists perform.

The city of Geneva has over 40 museums including: The International Automobile Museum, home to over 400 vehicles, new and old, futuristic and concept cars. The Natural History Museum, housing examples of all known Swiss vertebrates and other historical artefacts.  The Red Cross Museum, a testament to the work of this charitable organisation.  Geneva lies in the time zone of Central Europe (Greenwich GMT+ 1) and applies Summer Time (+ 1 hour, from the last weekend of March till the last weekend of October).

The local currency is the Swiss Francs (CHF) one Franc is divided into 100 Centimes. Most credit cards are accepted in the majority of hotels, restaurants and shops. The prices for hotels, restaurants and taxis include taxes and service. Therefore tip is not essential, except when the customer is especially satisfied with the service.

The 'symbol of the city' rising and falling 140 metres from Lake Geneva , is the water spout “Jet’Eau”. This started life as the safety valve for a hydraulic plant but is now charged by motor-driven pumps at the rate of 500 litres-per-second, providing onlookers with an indescribable mixture of power and freshness from the droplets and the draughts. The fountain is operational between March and October, and on the odd occasion during the winter months too.

In 1955 the huge Flower Watch was created at the edge of the English Garden. Together with the Jet d’Eau they are the main attractions every year for the tourists visiting Geneva. The Flower Watch is a reminder that Geneva is the birthplace of the Swiss clock and watch-making industry that has become internationally famous, as much through the quality of the watches as through their elegance.

Managed by the 'Service des Espaces Verts et de l’Environnement', and the watch-making society Favag of Neuchâtel, the Flower Watch has the peculiarity to have the world’s longest arm for seconds. It measures 2 metres 50cm. Each second it moves about 27 cm. It was important to consider the slope of the face to assure the preciseness of the watch. Its total circumference is 15,70 metres, and its diameter is 5 metres. For each flower decoration about 6,500 different plants are necessary.

Visitors to Geneva can take advantage of organised city tours through the old town and cathedral district.  When you have had enough of shopping and in need of a relaxing break why not book a private boat tour on Lake Geneva?  To book the boat, please email Léman Transfers or call our sales team to personalise your tour.