From the nutty bitter sweet Swiss cheese, to the subtle folk songs on the bagpipe, Geneva is a small country in itself. Geneva has been famous for centuries for contributing to ‘the art of living’ though its prestige watches designer jewellery and brand-name lighters. Walking along the ‘rues basses’ (downtown) will amaze and delight by the succession of astonishingly beautiful window displays, each more impressive than the previous. Like Paris in France and Milan in Italy, Geneva is the fashion capital of Switzerland, but unlike its other European counterparts Geneva is lot more humble. Geneva boasts of over 40 public and private museums , as well as numerous art galleries. The various collections cater for all interests, be it archaeology, ethnography, nature, fine arts, applied arts, science or technology. Geneva is the seat of many international government and non-government organizations.
Geneva will welcome New Years’ eve in the vieille ville (old town), with musical concerts, late night parties at the city square, food market, children’s entertainment etc. One of the Genevian highlights includes the organ concert at St Pierre Cathedral on 31st December, 08. It will be accompanied by live music on the Promenade Saint-Antoine, a party on Promenade de la Treille, plus a line-up of top DJs. A programme of treasure hunts and circus acts to keep the children amused is also being planned. All of this for FREE.
The New Year celebrations in Geneva are referred to as “Genève en fete “. The lodge at Geneva-on-the-lake brings in the new year with a one night stay, dinner for two in Horizons Restaurant, live entertainment, a 5-hour Open bar, a Champaign toast at midnight with a spectacular view of the ball drop, gala celebration, breakfast for two the following morning and a late check-out. Package price starts at $359 plus tax, per couple.
Do not worry if you are a kid cum teenager, there is a lot in store for you this New Year’s eve in Geneva as well . There is the kids new year party that is being arranged “kids are grand” New Year bash, which includes fun activities like new year cake cutting, new year face painting, design a t-shirt and a lot more. The rates for this event are $70.00 – per child, $65.00 – per additional child in the same family.
For all those who want it to be the grandest of the grand affairs can register themselves with family and friends at Kirsch’s at the French Country Inn, Lake Geneva. Your New Year’s dinner will be complemented by champagne, party favors and dancing to live music with popular duo Jeff and Barb True dell.
Happy New Year friends, enjoy this New Year with plans that not only appeal to you but to your entire family. Or in the Genevian spirit “Genève en fete “.