I definitely haven’t managed to do Switzerland justice yet, as my only visits have been an hour in Schaffhausen and now a few hours in Geneva.  Wrapped around Lake Geneva, the city is beautiful and I’d love to come back for a few days to do it justice.

Ben, Kate and I had booked an early transfer back from Morzine to make the most of our sightseeing time, and decided to limit ourselves to a couple of sights and some highly necessary food stops.  First on our list was, of course, the lake front for a view of the Water Fountain and the lake disappearing into the mist.  The snow was still visible on the mountains surrounding the city and it was chilly but so picturesque!

With our love of views, we wanted to visit Saint Peter’s Cathedral for the panoramas over the city from its towers.  It was an easy walk up the hill from the lake to the cathedral, but we broke it up with a quick coffee stop in the Place de Bourg de Four.  These two old men relaxing in the sunshine certainly had the right idea!

St Peter’s Cathedral was finished in 1230 and became home to the Protestant Church of Geneva after the Reformation.  The interior is sparser than some cathedrals I’ve visited because of this, but we didn’t linger too long, preferring to climb the narrow stairs to the Towers for these stunning views.

By this time we were hungry for lunch, where Kate and Ben couldn’t go past the national specialty of cheese fondue!  Served warm and oozing with cheesy goodness, it looked amazing.  However it did also seem somewhat like a heart attack in a bowl, given it was served simply with bread and potatoes – the Swiss must stay healthy with all that skiing and hiking!

Our final stop before jumping on our plane was the Reformation Wall in the Parc des Bastions.  This monument shows many of the leading individuals and events of the Protestant Reformation, and is built into the old city walls of Geneva.

Bits & Pieces

Central Geneva is a quick train ride from the airport, perfect for a short look around the city.  We bought a CHF 8 pass which was unlimited use for the day

Entry to Saint Peter’s Cathedral is free, but entry to the Towers costs CHF 5 for adults and CHF 2 for children

Have you visited Geneva?  What other sights would you recommend for my return?