population: 0.201 million
extension: 15.93 square kilometers
If you're in Geneva and interested in museums, I would suggest visiting the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum or the Patek Philippe Museum. Other nearby museums worth visiting include The Olympic Museum in Lausanne and The Vitromusée in Romont.
Some of the most recommended, popular and typical dishes to eat in Geneva according to locals are:
1. Fondue: Melted cheese served with bread for dipping.
2. Raclette: A dish of melted cheese typically served with potatoes, pickles, and onions.
3. Rösti: A potato pancake often served as a side dish or breakfast item.
4. Filets de perche: Fried perch fillets, a local freshwater fish.
5. Saucisson vaudois: A smoked pork sausage typically served with mustard.
6. Tarte au pruneaux: A sweet tart made with prunes and often served with cream.
These dishes are also quite popular throughout Switzerland, so you should be able to find them in other cities as well.
Sure! Here are some fun activities that locals in Geneva enjoy:
1. Taking a boat cruise on Lake Geneva
2. Visiting the Old Town and exploring its many cafes, restaurants, and shops
3. Strolling through the beautiful parks such as Parc des Bastions or Jardin Anglais
4. Attending the Geneva Festival (Fêtes de Genève) held annually in August, which features live music and fireworks
5. Hiking in the nearby Jura Mountains or taking a day trip to the charming medieval town of Yvoire located on the shores of Lake Geneva.