Top Attractions to See in Geneva When You Pass Through

When you take a transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens you will probably be so excited to get to the resort that you don't even think about stopping in Geneva to explore. However, there are lots of fascinating attractions in the city to enjoy, so it is well worth your while spending at least a day or so here to see them.

Here are some of the top attractions that you should make the effort to see before you catch your transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens.

St Pierre Cathedral

If there is one building that you should not miss in the city it is this - St Pierre Cathedral is a spectacular sight to behold. This impressive building was built in 1160, and over the years it has taken on a range of different styles. Inside there is a very interesting archaeological museum where you can see items that have been found during excavations of the cathedral. Perhaps the best thing of all, however, is taking a trip up to the top to get an unbeatable view of the city from above.

Olympic Museum

This museum is one of the best that you will find in the city. It is dedicated to the Olympic Games so you can find out all about the history of the Olympics and the development of the Games over the decades. It is right on the shores of the lake and contains a wealth of interesting memorabilia

Art & History Museum

Art lovers should not miss the opportunity to visit this excellent museum before they hop on a transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens. There are over a million different items in the collection, which is divided into fine arts, archaeology and other sectors. Van Gogh and Renoir are just a couple of the artists included in the collection.

Jet d'Eau

This is one attraction that you can hardly miss even if you try. The Jet d'Eau is one of the highest water fountains in the world and is an incredible sight to behold. It is located right next to the shores of Lake Geneva, and when you get up close you will be confronted with two mighty pumps which send out 500 litres of water every second into the air.
The jet reaches 140 metres into the air and travels at a speed of 124 mph as it leaves the pumps. Don't get too close, however, unless you don't mind getting wet.

This Swiss city makes for a fascinating exploration, so before you arrange your transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens, even if you only have a few hours to spare, try to see some of the above attractions.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you're looking for a transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don't miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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