I have 2 hours spare between connecting flights at Geneva, looking for suggestions of what to do and see.?

Question

I notice the Intnl Airport is close to the city, and would like to maybe take a ride around town for a couple of hours. Any ideas of a 'must see' in that short time, Thanks.

Answer 1

Sorry to tell you but there isn't enough time for you to sight see. Security is notoriously tough in Switzerland and if you leave the security area you may not have time to clear security when you get back.

If you must give it a try... there are many great buildings with great architecture in Geneva and its not a bad town to cruise.

Try this web site for more info.
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=geneva@66&cur_section=sig

Answer 2

2 hours is too short to visit the city. The downtown is close
do doubt but due to some unavoidable circumstances you
might be late. If you hire a taxi and work out a price for 1
hour to drive you to the Geneva lake(Lake Le man) and
then to the U.N and back. This should just about fit-in.
I guess the price will be approx CHF 75.00 (46 $). It is
worth the try. First you must tell me if you are going to the
States from Geneva. In this case just forget it.
I have lived in Geneva long back and go there often to see
my Mom. So I know what I am talking.

Make sure your bags are checked-in throughout. Passport
control taken 30 minutes another 30 minutes to get to the
gates. Passport-check coming in to Geneva is very fast.
At the most 5 minutes however walk fast as the walking
distance from the arrival to the exit will take at least another
5 minutes..

If your flight lands later and you are landing between
08.00-10.00 and 17.00-1900 then I would suggest you
only drive to the U.N. building only. This should cost
not more then $ 30.

Good luck .