Rick Steves Switzerland

Rick Steves Switzerland

<b>Cross the Alps in a cable car, cruise Lake Geneva, and visit a medieval château: with Rick Steves on your side, Switzerland can be yours!</b><br /><b>Inside Rick Steves Switzerland you'll find:</b><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> for spending a <b>week or more</b> exploring Switzerland</li><li><b>Rick's strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites</li><li><b>Top sights and hidden gems,</b> from bustling Zürich to the cozy small-town atmosphere of Appenzell</li><li><b>How to connect with culture: </b>Chat with friendly Swiss locals at mountain retreats, swim in the alpine waters of the Aare River, and treat yourself to delicious cheese fondue </li><li><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps </b>with Rick's candid, humorous insight</li><li><b>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax </b>over wine and Swiss chocolate</li><li><b>Self-guided walking tours</b> of lively neighborhoods and mountain towns</li><li><b>Detailed maps</b> for exploring on the go, including <b>scenic railroad journeys</b> such as the Golden Pass, Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and Chur</li><li><b>Useful resources</b> including a packing list, German, French, and Italian phrase guides, a historical overview, and recommended reading, as well as tips on visiting Switzerland in the winter</li><li><b>Over 400 bible-thin pages</b> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down</li><li><b>Complete, up-to-date information</b> on Zürich, Luzern, Central Switzerland, Bern, Murten, Avenches, Gimmelwald and the Berner Oberland, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Appenzell, Lausanne, Château de Chillon, Montreux, Gruyères, Lugano, Pontresina, Samedan, St. Moritz, and more</li></ul><b>Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Switzerland.</b>