Top Reasons to Go to Geneva

Falling water: The feathery Jet d'Eau, Geneva's iconic harbor fountain, is visible for miles in every direction.

Blue zone: At the foot of the Alps, Lac Léman offers the opportunity to sail, picnic, and relax with jaw-dropping views.

Historical crossroads: Geneva's past as an independent crossroads of people and trade and home to the Calvinist Reformation movement has left the city with a rich history .

Block party: The Fêtes de Genève gives everyone a midsummer break by turning La Rade into a 10-day smorgasbord of international foods.

Exclusive baubles: To wander the Rue du Rhône is to take a roll call of the world's finest jewelers—only here, many are homegrown.

Clink glasses: Swiss wines aren’t widely available outside the country, so explore Gamays from Geneva and Merlots from Montreux at a wine bar here.