Discovering the Beauty of Lake Geneva: Cruises, Water Sports, and Lakeside Villages

Nestled between France and Switzerland is the breathtaking Lake Geneva. Known to be one of the biggest lakes in Europe, it is a glamorous and grand water body and well, if it is so big, it’s bound to have some adventures reserved in it, right? The Switzerland Tourism Authority has marvelously taken advantage of this huge natural resource and turned it into a major tourist attraction. With endless water sports and activities available, it is a must-visit destination in any Switzerland Family Tour Package. 

Want to escape the polluted air and hustle of your stagnant city life? Bored of going to the same old overhyped places in and around Delhi? Nitsa Holidays can be of great help here. Imagine being in one of the most picturesque places in the world with your group of friends or family and trying out thrilling yet joyful activities. Sounds amazing, right? Nitsa Holidays is here to plan the best Switzerland Group Tour Package or Switzerland Family Travel Packages from Delhi for you and customize all your needs and preferences. 

Come let’s see what Lake Geneva is all about. 

Location and Climate

This crescent-shaped lake is located between the glorious Mountains of the Alps and is shared between France and Switzerland. The lake is extremely vast and its close proximity to the mountain is the reason behind the low temperatures which even drop to negative degrees in the winter which sometimes leads to icing. 

The Water Sports 

There are a multitude of water sports and fun activities that visitors can opt for when around Lake Geneva. All of these include a great view of this magnificent lake and also let you leave all your stresses behind to just enjoy and relax along the glorious waves. Some must-try options for you are:

Parasailing 

Paddleboarding 

Boating

Zip lining

Hot air ballooning

All of these amazing and thrilling adventures are available at extremely affordable prices and they turn out to be a very memorable and rewarding experience for all. 

The Winter Sports

The freezing temperatures of the winter turn some areas around the lake into frozen and solid bases for one to jump into skating gear and glide across the ice. If you’re lucky enough, you can rent some fishing gear and catch your dinner by yourself. It will be fun and fresh! 

Cruising the Lake

If you would rather wish to sit, relax, and smoothly cruise through the waters of Lake Geneva, you are most welcome to do that. There are multiple options for you to pick from and they’re all customizable. Choose between the best castle and museum stops, decide how long you want the tour to be since you can extend it for an entire day as well, and pick from the multiple cheese and chocolate factories to indulge in! With the magical views and limited options, you will be spoiled for choices. Here are a few examples of the options available for you:

50 Minute Lake Geneva Cruise- INR 1600/- per person

Day trip Cruise- INR 16,000/- per person 

Geneva Private City Tour- INR 20,000/- per person 

The Lakeside Villages

This vast water wonder of Lake Geneva is surrounded by some of the most picturesque villages that seem to be straight out of a fairy tale. With many cute cafes and restaurants, cheese and chocolate shops, magnificent gardens, historical buildings, and wonderful wineries, these lakeside villages end up creating the perfect balance between the calming Lake Geneva and the vibrant villages of Switzerland. Some world-renowned spots that you must visit around this lake are: 

Montreux

 Lausanne

Lavaux 

Lutry