Hello. I am a college student interning and taking classes in Geneva. I have been here almost 3 weeks and will be in Geneva until the end of November. I work Monday-Thursday and have class on Friday until noon, after that my weekend begins! I am looking for suggestions/advice for day trips or weekend trips. I have the Swiss 1/2 pass and am looking to travel within Switzerland and beyond, it is just a little difficult because I do not have much free time and want to make the most of it. I am looking for a mix of activities and a, really open to trying anything! I love hiking, museums, shopping, music, culture, food, going out and just generally have a good time! I am on somewhat of a tight budge (poor college student living in one of the most expensive places in the world ) I am only here a short while and though I would look to some experts (you all) for help! So far I have been to Gruyere, Lausanne (but only or a short while), Munich, and Interlaken.

Thank you!!!

Hi,

For museums, Basel is a good place. The van Gogh exhibition was on till 27-Sep. And from 24-Oct onwards for two weeks, there's the HerbstMesse or Autumn fair, supposed to be good fun.

I would also recommend Luzern, a very beautiful city. Plus there are lots of hikes around that area e.g. hike to Pilatus and back (you save on cable car charges ) or Rigi.

Happy Daytripping,
Nikky

Annecy is an easy trip from Geneva, about 25/30 minutes by car (longer by bus) and is definitely pretty, with some decent shopping in the town centre.

Lyon is about 1.5 hour train trip and is a great place to visit for culture, food, and shopping.

Have fun!

I would definitely go to Lyon, as recommended by Nickyboy. Also Milan or Turin, they are only about 3 hours away. Paris is also an option if you take TGV on a Friday afternoon. Annecy you can do in one afternoon and it is the prettiest little town in the neighbourhood.

In Switzerland, I heard that Basel is interesting but have never been there. I find that, being so close to France and Italy, there is not much reason to go further into Switzerland.

Of course you could take the cable car up on to the Saleve which is on your doorstep