Switzerland

Geneva airport is one of the busiest in Europe with a constant flow of European business travellers, seasonal skiers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. But many of the people who travel through the transport hub each year are so busy trying to get to their final destination that they miss the unique, quirky experience of the city itself. Switzerland’s second most populated city may be famous as the headquarters for such illustrious international organisations as the Red Cross and the World Health Organisation, but it is the unique Swiss hospitality and sense of humour which makes the more curious visitors fall

Moulded into the picturesque contours of Lake Geneva, Lausanne lives up to its location with a wealth of art and culture to rival some of the greatest cities of Europe. The impressive centrepiece is the magnificent Gothic cathedral, but the city’s cultural appeal extends far beyond its physical beauty. Alongside a number of important institutions (including the IOC and Switzerland’s highest court) it’s blessed with far more than its fair share of galleries and museums. Whatever time of year you choose to visit, for those willing to fully immerse in the culture, the city more than repays the effort with