European (and much smaller) version of the story - I moved to Switzerland to shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman for locals), from eastern part of Europe with much

European (and much smaller) version of the story - I moved to Switzerland to shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman for locals), from eastern part of Europe with much drier and colder climate. Its blessing in many ways - the air is pleasantly humid, but nothing tropical apart from proper heatwave in summer (happens once every few years it seems). Humidity makes winter much more bearable (although it makes 0 degrees celzius properly cold), but its not too much and there are no mold issues. Lake is huge temperature reservoir - keeps the winter cold milder and summer heat lower. Its great for swimming in summer (water has easily 15m visibility, very sea-like experience). A lot of public access to it so you can swim for free or in worst case pay few francs for places with extra facilities. I love mountains too, and the Alps are everywhere on south side, literally rising 1500m higher straight from the lake. On the other side, Jura mountain range is rather just hills but pretty (and more approachable for easy goers). On south-facing steep north slopes, beautiful Unesco heritage vineyards. For somebody who grew far from any lake, from landlocked country and former communism that prevented any meaningful travel, I am 11+ years on vacation and still in awe (when I don't work).