Geneva Warnings Or Dangers

 4 Reviews  When you are travelling in Geneva. Beware of pickpockets near Lake Geneva particularly near the "Jardin Anglais". I was a victim way back in 2008 at English garden. I was a bit lucky because the... 

 3 Reviews  This has to be the capital of the world for smokers. They are everywhere in public places. It seems the government just cancelled a law banning smoking because it was unconstitutional. I can't believe... 

 Stroller Says:  People flock here during Fêtes de Genève (Geneva Festival), some for nothing but to steal your things. My 1'700 Euro camcorder was stolen in the year 2002 near... 

 Asitis Says:  Indian restaurant use the word Indian, but dont show any respect if any Indian goes there. Dont know why but may be most of them who themselves came from poor... 

 ealgisi Says:  To use highways you must purchase and display a tax disc (vignette) on your vehicle. The cost is EUR 40The penalty for not displaying a disc is €80. They are... 

 baldone Says:  I've lived here for nearly four years now and have never seen anything like it. My bike stolen, my wife was robbed today (for the 3rd time in 3 years), she's... 

 rodeoride Says:  Fake policemen roam Geneva streets! These so called policemen are actually tourists from other Eastern European countries who "graze" Geneva for a quick buck.... 

 hartti Says:  In the street the traveller may meet the whole cattle of cows. This cattle in the photo was gathered just close to the harbour. You should not make your shoes... 

 zoup Says:  getting near streets in geneva is an experience full of excitement (!), both being a pedestrian and a driver.crossing the streets at night requires fast legs,... 

 peaceness98 Says:  A lady at the hotel we were staying in had her purse stolen (with passport and money) from the lobby - NEVER leave your bags unattended.The hotel security (a 5... 

 Bela_LUng Says:  A friend of ours in Switzerland was Algerien and had some pretty crazy stories to tell us about how the police, mostly out of uniform, would stop him and ask... 

 Matravel Says:  Be careful not to mess with youngsters. I have seen many disturbing situations, in public transportation or in the streets- where teenagers have insulted,... 

 Matravel Says:  Be careful not to mess with youngsters. I have seen many disturbing situations, in public transportation or in the streets- where teenagers have insulted,... 

 interrailerz Says:  We were calmly walking towards the Main Station from our "bed" by the lake, and there were really many black-colored people shouting and fighting near the... 

 Pounder73 Says:  Remember, at least during the time of my writings, that Switzerland is not part of the EU and so you do go thru checkpoint going into and out of the country.... 

 Elmsaafir Says:  The Jet d'Eau gets turned off every once in a while, and there are no fences or anything keeping one from going over and checking it out. I can just imagine... 

 marcj1 Says:  I'm not sure whether the responsibility lies with Lufthansa or Geneva Airport, but there is not an efficient method for unloading and retrieving large luggage... 

 Michael_D Says:  When I travel I always have my 'danger radar' on. When travelling in Switzerland you may leave your danger radar at home as it is probably the safest country I... 

 NineMiles Says:  This isn't too much of a warning, but I learned the hard way that you shouldn't engage in a conversation with a man who tells you that 'you are a very lucky... 

 hartti Says:  Under the hill when walking to the harbour you may accidently attend to a restaurant which does not serve alcohol drinks. This is completely criminal, and you... 

 masc4s Says:  Under reconstruction 

 Alkitta Says:  The ticket machines at bus and tram stops in Geneva do not give change, so have the exact amount ready (2.20 for 1 zone, 2.60 for 2 zones and 4.60 for 3 zones) 

 peaceness98 Says:  When in a shop, always count the change returned to you no matter how friendly the staff are. It is common that tourists get incorrect change back (and not for...