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Where to stay around Lake Geneva?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 4,067 vacation rentals near Lake Geneva. From 2,594 apartments to 944 chalets, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Lake Geneva for a holiday or a weekend are on HomeAway.
What are the most popular destinations to visit in Lake Geneva?
There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Lake Geneva. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular destinations to visit are:
- France: 191,715 vacation rentals
- Switzerland: 9,808 vacation rentals
- Geneva: 57 vacation rentals
- Chamonix: 3,365 vacation rentals
- Lausanne: 51 vacation rentals
And HomeAway offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in Lake Geneva! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.
What are the main cities to discover in Lake Geneva?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Lake Geneva:
- Geneva: 57 rentals
- Chamonix: 3,365 rentals
- Lausanne: 51 rentals
- Montreux: 388 rentals
- Morzine: 3,412 rentals
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Can I find easy-access vacation rentals when traveling by plane to Lake Geneva?
Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of vacation rentals near airports. The airports with a large selection of vacation rentals in Lake Geneva are:
- Geneve Cointrin Airport (GVA): 64 vacation rentals
- Evian-les-Bains (XEB-Evian-les-Bains Train Station): 2,788 vacation rentals
- Thonon-les-Bains (XTS-Thonon-les-Bains Train Station): 2,836 vacation rentals
For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Lake Geneva?
HomeAway offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in Lake Geneva. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Avoriaz Ski Lift: 5,243 rentals
- Les Gets Ski Resort: 6,459 rentals
- Forum Meyrin Theatre: 63 rentals
- Les Praz - Flegere Ski Lift: 5,769 rentals
- Chinaillon: 6,072 rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Lake Geneva listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.
Lake Geneva is a blend of active sports and chocolate box views
Sandwiched between the French and Swiss Alps, Lake Geneva is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe. Although famous for its picturesque Alpine peaks, which could come straight off a chocolate box, Lake Geneva packs a real punch when it comes to active vacations. Hit the slopes in Morzine, soak up the hot springs in Thonon-les-Bains, and imbibe the world-famous waters of Evian-les-Bains. A Lake Geneva vacation rental makes the ideal base for exploring both the mountains and the lakes, and a chance to sample the famous chocolate Switzerland is famous for.
Let's get physical - watery pursuits on Lake Geneva
Life in the towns and cities on Lake Geneva is largely centered around the lake. Take a romantic cruise on an old steamer, book a fishing excursion, or if you're feeling brave, try parasailing. After a day messing about on the lake, sample one of the many lakeside restaurants offering topnotch Swiss and French cuisine. In the summer, hikers flock to conquer the Alps or take boats out on the lake, while in winter, the skiers descend to make the most of the region's world-class skiing (and apres ski!).
From medieval castles to thermal springs, there's something for everyone
Lake Geneva has many personalities. Thonon-les-Bains, on the French side of the lake, is a charming spa town with public baths fed by thermal springs. The town's quaint medieval Sonnaz Castle was built in 1666 and is now home to the Chablais Museum. Lake Geneva vacation rentals are well-placed to explore the best of the region. Evian-les-Bain is another charming lakefront town. Ride the funicular railway for the best views of the lake. Don't miss a peek into the expensive watch and cuckoo clock shops in Geneva's charming Old Town.
Alpine lakes strike the balance of sun and snow
The snow-capped mountains surrounding Lake Geneva are a bit of a giveaway to France and Switzerland's weather patterns. In the summer, the lake region is blessed with long sunny days and balmy temperatures reaching 70 degrees or more. But come winter, the mercury falls dramatically and the rains come, turning to snow around December through to March. The shoulder seasons of spring and fall are some of the most popular times to visit the lakes. The colors of the surrounding mountains are bright and lush, showing off Lake Geneva vacation rentals in their prime.
Hiking and biking trails are striking in Lake Geneva
Surrounded by the Swiss and French Alps, Lake Geneva straddles both Switzerland and France. Switzerland is one of the best places in the world for hiking, with thousands of varied trails over mountains, through forests and around lakes. In the summer, Morzine, Monthey, and Avoriaz are a Mecca for hikers and mountain bikers who come to conquer the mountain peaks, which are usually covered in snow. The slopes are also showered with wildflowers, and you can spot red deer, golden eagles, and even lynx.