When to Visit - Arts and Events

Spread over two weekends in August, The Fêtes de Genève livens up the city with numerous parades, open-air concerts, shows and firework displays. The most popular and successful Geneva event is l'escalade on 11 December, a bizarre but enteetaining even where the object is to each as much marzipan and chocolate as possible.

Geneva Dining

Geneva is a cosmopolitan city offering cuisine from all over the world. Restaurants range from Swiss, Italian, French and Indian. Geneva's own cooking is in the French style and is best enjoyed with a bottle of local wine in one of the elegant restaurants or country inns overlooking Lake Geneva.

Geneva Tipping Advice

Tipping is expected, so tip according to your level of satisfaction. A service charge is usually included on restaurant and hotel bills of about 15 percent. Taxi drivers expect small tips, but be aware that they also include service charges when billing.