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Geneva City Breaks

Geneva Weekend Breaks

Geneva weekend breaks and short breaks in Geneva provide one of the healthiest breaks in Europe. Home to an abundance of lush green parks, vibrant gardens and lakeside promenades, the city is a natural haven. Situated on the River Rhône, which streams into Lake Geneva with the majestic mountains dominating the skyline, Geneva offers one of the most diverse City breaks in Switzerland and is a thriving cosmopolitan city, which boasts an abundance of enchanting natural landscapes.

Visitors on Geneva weekend breaks can choose to explore Europe's most powerful fountain the Jet d'Eau or to explore the rich history of the city. Short breaks in Geneva are also chic and sophisticated, with several enchanting stately homes and an armada of luxurious yachts on the banks of Lake Geneva creating a stylish atmosphere. Cultural exploration on Geneva weekend breaks is made easy, with several museums and galleries offering impressive artistic and historical attractions.

Short breaks in Geneva also offer ample skiing opportunities, as Geneva is the gateway to other City breaks in Switzerland and an array of luxury skiing resorts.

 

 


Essential Information on Switzerland

Money

The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) divided into 100 rappen (German) or centimes (French). Although not part of the EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants may accept Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus or Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for travellers cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to exchange money at major hotels, main train stations and airports. Banks are open Monday to Friday.

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Passports / Visas

Travellers must have all documents necessary for their next destination and passports must be valid at least three months beyond period of stay if a visa is required. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and as of December 2008, Switzerland. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international country dialling code for Switzerland is +41. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use e.g. (0)22 for Geneva. Mobile phone GSM 1800 and 900 networks operate throughout the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts; some public phone booths also have Internet and email access.

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