Exploring Cuisine and Culture in Geneva

If you are arranging your Geneva airport ski transfers in order to spend a holiday in one of the ski resorts nearby, have you thought about spending some time in the city itself during your stay? Whether you spend a day or a week, it is a fascinating city that is well worth exploring. Here is a brief guide to the cuisine and culture.

Delicious Cuisine

If Switzerland is famous for one thing it's chocolate, and there is certainly no shortage of chocolate here! Chocolate began to be produced in Switzerland in the 17th century, and there are now chocolate factories all over the country. You will find lots of it sold in the local shops, so try out Camille Bloch or Ovomaltine (as well as the other brands) and find out which is your favourite.

Cheese is also big in Switzerland, and you'll find many tasty cheese dishes to try out in the city and on the slopes - before or after Geneva airport ski transfers! Choose from one of the hundreds of varieties on offer, and try the most famous, Emmentaler.

Fondue is also very popular here and you'll be able to try it for yourself in many of the restaurants. If you are still keen to try more cheese, Raclette is another popular cheese dish. The Raclette cheese is left next to the fire to heat up and the melted layer is scraped off and eaten with side dishes like meat and potatoes.

Fascinating Culture

There is so much to see in the city if you want to enjoy the cultural highlights, so consider some of these to coincide with your Geneva airport ski transfers. The Art & History Museum, for example, is a top place to visit. There are some impressive works of fine art here dating back to the Middle Ages, including work from artists including Van Gogh and Renoir.

Maison Tavel is another interesting cultural attraction in the city. It is the oldest house in the city, dating back an astonishing 700 years to 1303. It has now been turned into a museum that tells the history of the city.

The Temple de la Madeleine is a church that became very important during the Protestant Reformation. It is very old, dating back to the 15th century. You may also want to visit St Pierre Cathedral. This is a beautiful building that also contains a museum full of artefacts of the items that have been excavated here.

If you are in the city at the right time of year, there are also some festivals to enjoy. One of the best of the lot is the Geneva Festival, which takes place in the summer. It consists of boat races, a parade, concerts and more spread out over 10 days.

Discover this Fascinating City

This is a beautiful, storied city filled with exciting attractions to enjoy, and the cuisine is superb. Use the information in this article to start thinking about your own trip when you are planning Geneva airport ski transfers. You won't regret spending some time exploring the city, so start planning your trip.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Geneva airport ski transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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