Lake Geneva needs no introduction - surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Alps, the lake is home to some of Switzerland's top cities such as Montreux and Lausanne.

With it's historic town centre plus easy reach of many international ski resorts, Lake Geneva makes an ideal destination and a good option if you want to combine a ski holiday with a lakes & mountains holiday.

Under the French and Swiss cultural influences, the resorts around Lake Geneva offer the best of both worlds with Swiss efficiency, lakeside cafes, chic shops and sophisticated dining.

Lake Geneva accommodation

The accommodation around Lake Geneva is of a very high standard and is a good mix of holiday rentals including superb spacious villas on the lake, apartments to rent and high quality hotels.

Offering a warm and very friendly stay, the various resorts and villages on Lake Geneva are generally excellent value and provide the ideal base for exploring this incredibly beautiful part of Switzerland.

Things to see and do

Lake Geneva is full of historic villages, museums and gardens plus there are some superb excursions. Here are a few suggestions....

• Boat tour of Lake Geneva taking in the sights of the historic city of Lausanne
• Visit the stunning cosmopolitan city of Montreux with it's famous medieval Château of Chillon
• During the summer, visit the beach resort of Le Bouveret near the mouth of the Rhone. A mecca for watersports enthusiasts

Skiing

If you are visiting Lake Geneva during the winter, you can always go skiing in one of the many nearby ski resorts such as: