Lake Geneva, the second largest fresh water lake, is found in Central Europe under the jurisdiction of France and Switzerland. The lake offers everything from fantastic views of snow capped, alpine peaks to the sound of cow bells jingling as they graze on luscious green slopes.
Well renowned, Lake Geneva is known by different names like Lacus Lemanus, Lac de Lausanne, Lac de Geneve, Lac Leman, and Genfersee and is turning out to be a top tourist destination. It has attracted many wealthy people from all over the world recently, both celebrities and large international companies have made this their home. Cadbury, Schweppes, Yahoo and Google have announced they are relocating European head-quarters to Lake Geneva where developers now say they are struggling to keep up with housing demand.
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Geneva, on the Swiss side of the lake is the second largest city in Switzerland. It is a beautiful place to visit, with adventurous places to visit and many tourist attractions. Some of the places that attract the myriad of tourists on the French and Swiss sides of the lake are:-
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Zurich - is enveloped by rivers, hills and peaceful woodland. Two historic churches are the major landmarks to visit in the city. |
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Locarno - is extremely popular among visitors for its vibrant nightlife, discos, museums and beach parties. |
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Lugano - is a perfect example of business and beauty, is Italian dominated and famous for its national parks. |
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Lucerne - lies in the foothills of the Alps and is famous for museums, churches, chapels and ancient guildhalls. |
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Lausanne - is more commonly known as the sexiest city in Switzerland. It is surrounded by vineyards close to the lake. |
The mountainous regions around the lake are dotted with resorts that offer skiing, hiking and mountain bike trails. Essentially, Lake Geneva has something for everybody, wether it's skiing near Mont Blanc or shopping in Geneva.
The stunning scenery and clean fresh air contribute to making Lake Geneva one of the most sought after tourist destinations and investible places in the world. |
