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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Top 10 Hotels in Switzerland

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Switzerland, from lakes to mountains.

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The Woodward, Auberge CollectionHotelBecause this is one of the best hotels of its kind to have opened in goodness knows how long.
Mandarin Oriental, GenevaHotelThis "stylish hotel with modern amenities" on the Rhône has Adam Tihany–designed public spaces that include a…
Elsewhere
The Dolder GrandHotelZurich, SwitzerlandDas 5 Sterne Hotel ist ein City Resort der Extraklasse mit Spa – nur wenige Minuten von der Innenstadt entfernt.
Baur au LacHotelZurich, SwitzerlandIhr 5-Sterne-Hotel in Zürich über 180 Jahren Tradition • Blick auf Zürichee & Alpen •…
La Réserve Eden au Lac ZurichHotelZurich, SwitzerlandLa Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich: Best 5-star boutique hotel on Lake Zurich with Philippe Starck design, rooftop bar &…
Park Hyatt ZurichHotelZurich, SwitzerlandSmack in the center of town and under five minutes from the lake, this contemporary hotel ticks all the boxes when it…
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, ZurichHotelZurich, SwitzerlandDiscover exquisite Italian fine-dining, culinary delights and an enchanting rooftop bar with panoramic views.
Gstaad PalaceHotelGstaad, SwitzerlandIt may look like a fairytale castle, but behind the walls of the Gstaad Palace, real stories are written every day.
Badrutt’s Palace HotelHotelSt. Moritz, SwitzerlandDiscover winter at Badrutt’s Palace in St.
Schweizerhof ZermattHotelZermatt, Switzerland

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

5 of the best day trips from Lyon

Go beyond France

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Jet d’EauSight140m-tall water fountain shooting from Lake Geneva.
La ClémenceCaféConvivial cafe perfect for watching the world go by.
Maison TavelMuseumLocal history museum built in the 12th-century.
Restaurant de l’Hôtel de VilleRestaurantServes traditional Swiss fare like gooey fondue.
Philippe PascoëtRestaurantFinely decorated chocolates.
Elsewhere
Musée de GrenobleMuseumGrenoble, FranceHouses Egyptian antiquities and modern art masterpieces.
ChartreuseRestaurantGrenoble, FrancePungent herbal liqueur sampled in Old Town.
Café de la Table RondeCaféGrenoble, FranceGreat spot for sampling pungent herbal liqueur.
Le RousseauRestaurantGrenoble, FranceWonderful purveyor of the region’s local produce.
La Maison Fantin LatourRestaurantGrenoble, FranceMichelin-starred restaurant takes cuisine to new heights.
BeaujolaisNeighborhoodVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceHistoric province with 18,000 hectares of vineyards.
Hameau DubœufMuseumVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceGaudy wine museum.
Château de CorcellesSightVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceOrnate tastings beneath pointed-hat towers.
Lake AnnecySightAnnecy, FranceLargely flat and surrounded by delightful scenery.
Roul’ ma PoulePlaceAnnecy, FranceLocation de vélos électriques et classiques à Annecy.
Philippe RigollotRestaurantAnnecy, FranceAward-winning patisserie for a sweet bite.
Palais des PapesAttractionAvignon, FranceLargest medieval Gothic building in Europe.
Pont Saint-BénézetSightAvignon, FranceFour quirky arches of the half-bridge.
Petit Palais MuseumMuseumAvignon, FranceHouses a fine collection of medieval art.
Festival d’AvignonFestivalAvignon, FranceHundreds of music, dance and theater performances in July.
Le 46RestaurantAvignon, FranceFine neighborhood restaurant for warm summer evenings.
Les Papalines d'AvignonRestaurantAvignon, FrancePink chocolate-coated ball with liqueur.
Fort de la BastilleSightGrenoble, France

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National GeographicJun 29

Join the world’s coolest science lesson in Geneva

Head to Switzerland for a tour of CERN, the world’s largest particle physics research laboratory, to discover the secrets of the universe.

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CERNMuseumWorld's largest particle physics research laboratory.
New Scientist Discovery ToursPlaceSpecialist tour operator for CERN.
Large Hadron ColliderSightIt was built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) between 1998 and 2008, in collaboration with over…
Science GatewayMuseumHands-on labs, interactive exhibits, auditorium.
Large Hadron Collider (LHC)Sight17-mile circumference ring below ground.
Future Circular ColliderSightSuccessor to LHC, 56-mile circumference.
ATLAS HQSightHub for scientists studying LHC particles.
Antimatter FactorySightScientists learning to harness antimatter.
Antiproton DeceleratorSightRing designed to stabilize and slow antiprotons.
Big Bang CaféCaféCoffee break spot at CERN.
Renzo PianoPlace
Pompidou CentreMuseum
European Organization for Nuclear ResearchMuseum
Tim Berners-LeePlace
Future Circular Collider (FCC)Sight

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2025

12 Best Things to Do in Geneva for Every Season

All the things you shouldn't miss on your next trip to the Swiss city of Geneva

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Lac LémanPublic artworklargest source of freshwater in Europe
Jet d’EauSightcity’s famous landmark, jets 140 meters high
Mouette boatPlacepopular choice to cross the lake in five minutes
Vieille VilleNeighborhoodcobbled streets, café terraces, medieval buildings
La ClémenceCaféserving coffee, wine, and croque monsieurs since 1950
Cathédrale Saint-PierrePlace of worshipmain protestant church since 1536
La JonctionSightwhere Arve and Rhône rivers blend into one
Jardin BotaniqueSightconserves endangered species, admires 16,000 plant species
Bains des PâquisSightsocializing spot with Turkish baths and fondue
CarougeNeighborhoodblends Sardinian architecture with relaxed ambiance
Place du MarchéMarketoffers cafés, restaurants, and ice cream parlors
Rue VautierNeighborhoodstreet with an array of friendly bars
SatignyNeighborhoodgo-to destination for wine lovers
Castle Destination Vineyard tourPlacebest for e-biking through historical villages
Lavaux vineyardsSightUNESCO World Heritage Site excursion
Tour to Lavaux Vineyards in Chexbres, NyonPlacebest for a private day tour from Geneva
Parc La GrangeParkcity’s largest park with resplendent trees
Villa La GrangeSightelegant villa in the heart of the park
Ella Fitzgerald stagePlacehosts concerts in the summer evening
Palais des NationsMuseumUnited Nations’ home in Europe
Broken ChairPublic artworkgigantic 12-meter-high wooden sculpture
Mûr des RéformateursSightReformation Wall built in Parc des Bastions
Parc des BastionsParkspacious park with Reformation Wall
Kiosque des BastionsRestaurantoffers open-air chess and perch fillets
Rue du RhôneNeighborhoodluxurious shopping scene

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MonocleSep 1, 2016

Discerning stop-offs

Looking for a sunny bolthole or taking time out in a major city? Our selection of the finest new openings will see you dine, shop and keep fit in style.

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Nest GenevaHotelOffers 13 apartments with Boffi kitchens and design classics.
Elsewhere
WM Mulherin’s Sons PhiladelphiaRestaurantPhiladelphia, United StatesFour guestrooms open in October, one with a claw-foot bathtub.
Grand CaféRestaurantHong KongOffers global inspiration with floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
Santo Mercurio Country HouseHotelCilento, ItalyThree rooms look out over the harbour and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
NeutralworksPlaceTokyo, JapanStudio, fitness shop, and café where sport and science intersect.
CapofaroHotelSalina, ItalyResort surrounded by Malvasia vines, owned by vintners.
CallPlaceTokyo, JapanCafé and shop selling clothes, homeware, and textiles.
Guest UrbanHotelSão Paulo, BrazilSuites in a renovated townhouse with a 1960s feel.
Villa della PergolaHotelAlassio, Italy12 suites across three villas in an English-style garden.

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