Geneva’s focal point is its positioning on the lake. Hotels and restaurants hug the edge of Lake Leman with the Jet d’Eau on display. One of the tallest water fountains in the world and the city’s most famous landmark, the jet proudly marks the heart of the Geneva. When the weather starts to warm, the lake’s offerings are hard to resist, and travelers want to be front and center. Please see below for where to stay for the finest views and the best of Lake Leman’s summer offerings.
Best Views of the Lake
The Ritz-Carlton: Hotel de la Paix
Hotel D’Angleterre
Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva
Lake Activities
Boat Tour of the Lake
Geneva “Beach”
Les Corsaires
Bol d’Or – June 14-16, 2019
The Bol d’Or Mirabaud is the most important inland lake regatta in the world. Started in 1939, it welcomes mono-hulls and multihulls each year on Lake Geneva. More than 500 boats compete over 66.5 nautical miles from Geneva to Le Bouveret and back. Enjoy life on the lake while watching this historic race.
The Grand Fireworks – August 10, 2019 at 10PM
This traditional summer celebration of Geneva displays a breathtaking show in the heart of the city. The fireworks, ignited from the harbor of Lake Geneva, take place for 45 spectacular minutes. This pyrotechnic show offers 360° visibility and reflects off the lake with the Jet d’Eau on display. For optimal viewing, watch from over the city, near Mont Saleve, and see the fireworks dance over the city.
Laver Cup – September 20-22, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland will host the 3rd edition of the Laver Cup. New to the tennis world, the Laver Cup pits six top European players against six of their counterparts from the rest of the world. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are some of the few participating in this year’s cup and hope to defend Team Europe’s title. Spectators relish in this unique experience as rivals become teammates and compete tirelessly over a three-day span. Geneva’s central location makes the Laver Cup accessible to many fans across Europe and provide international spectators a new landscape to explore.