The underrated city with hardly any tourists and one of Europe's most beautiful lakes

Europe is home to many famous cities that are popular tourist destinations but there is one that many Brits haven't visited, making it truly underrated. Europe is a diverse continent with a wide range of experiences available and no one is the same as the other, from the unique culture of Spain to the fascinating history of Germany. But there are many cities that Brits don't consider visiting that they should absolutely have on their radar.

Geneva is a city in Switzerland and is the second most populated in the country. Set among the surrounding green mountains, Geneva is a beautiful spot with a unique charm. The city is located in the western tip of the country, right on the border of France and at the southern tip of expansive Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) - undoubtedly one of the most beautiful on the continent. While it is not often considered a top tourist destination, it is home to the United Nations Headquarters and the Red Cross.

Other museums in Geneva include The Musée Ariana, The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, International Museum of the Reformation and Patek Phillipe Museum.

Meanwhile, there is also Bains des Paquis, a quaint lake-front beach with a lovely restaurant that is popular with locals. There is even a spa and steam baths here. One tourist said of the attraction: "Swimming in Lake Geneva (Leman)! What's not to like? A beautiful day, water a good temperature, floating 'islands' to dive from, a climbing wall in the middle of the swimming area, diving boards, changing cubicles, a small shingle beach, kiddies' area, restaurant on-site."

For those interested in learning all about the UN, you can take a tour of the Palais des Nations. Your tour guide will tell you all about the history of the UN and its work in world peace and international diplomacy. As part of your visit, you will see the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room, the UN Museum and Ariana Park.

But what is there for tourists to do in Geneva? Firstly, Lake Geneva is a stunning body of water to explore by boat. Surrounded by the Alps, it is a truly breathtaking spot and tours of the lake are offered by a number of providers.

For thrill seekers, there are plenty of watersports available here and for those looking for a more relaxed experience, there are cruises on which you can take in all of the stunning surrounding beauty. It is the top-rated attraction in Geneva based on Tripadvisor reviews, with previous visitors saying they were "so amazed" and some saying they were taken aback by how clear the water is.

In the city, there is also CERN Science Gateway, a fascinating science museum with audio-visual experiences, lab workshops, live science shows and guided tours. Here, you will learn all about the Universe we call home and quantum science, a truly eye-opening experience.

Direct flights to Geneva are available from many UK airports. With easyJet, you can fly to Geneva from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol and London. Meanwhile, Jet2 offers flights to Geneva from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcaste, Leeds, Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham, Bristol and London.

Holidaymakers can also get to Geneva with British Airways and SWISS from a number of London airports. The average flight time between the UK and Geneva is around two hours.

Meanwhile, the weather in this stunning city tends to be quite nice in the summer months, with termperatures reaching as high as 24C in the month of June, ideal for swimming in the scenic lake.