Annecy
France · Auvergne-Rh�ne-AlpesFR
Prefecture of Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Annecy is the prefecture and largest city of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Geneva, Switzerland.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 132,117
- Coordinates
- 45.909, 6.126
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 556 m
Overview of Annecy
Annecy sits in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France and reads as a compact city. Some 132,117 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 556 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, water sports and adventure. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Annecy
Nature in Annecy
(10)Our data lists Caves, Countryside, Forest, Geological Formations and Mountains as nature options here. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Annecy.
Water Sports in Annecy
(6)Water Sports lovers get Jet Skiing, Paddle, Paddleboarding, Rafting and Snorkeling. It is a direct read of Annecy's activity profile. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Annecy
(4)The adventure shortlist for Annecy: Adventure, Parachute, Shooting Ranges and Treasure Hunts. Everything listed here comes from what Annecy is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Annecy
(2)Annecy's culture entries include Castles and Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Annecy's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Annecy
(2)Looking for sports? Annecy has Hunting and Snow Tubing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Annecy.
Family in Annecy
(1)Family lovers get Playgrounds. All of it is drawn from Annecy's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Annecy
(1)Looking for wellness? Annecy has Farms. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Annecy.
Best time to visit Annecy
Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Annecy is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Annecy that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Annecy known for?
- Annecy is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and adventure, set in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France with around 132,117 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Annecy?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Forest, Geological Formations and Mountains in Annecy. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Annecy?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Annecy located?
- Administratively, Annecy sits in Auvergne-Rh�ne-Alpes, France — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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