Rick Steves Switzerland

Cross the Alps in a cable car, cruise Lake Geneva, and tour a medieval château: with Rick Steves, Switzerland is yours! Inside Rick Steves Switzerland you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for exploring Switzerland
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from bustling Zürich to the cozy small-town atmosphere of Appenzell
• How to connect with culture: Chat with friendly Swiss locals at a mountain retreat, swim in the alpine waters of the Aare River, and treat yourself to delicious cheese fondue
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over wine and Swiss chocolate
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and mountain towns
• Detailed maps for exploring on the go
• Scenic railroad journeys such as the Golden Pass Line, Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express, and Glacier Express
• Useful resources including a packing list, German, French, and Italian phrase guides, a historical overview, and recommended reading, plus tips for visiting Switzerland in the winter
• Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on Zürich, Luzern, Central Switzerland, Bern, Murten, Berner Oberland, Interlaken, Zermatt & the Matterhorn, Appenzell, Lake Geneva & French Switzerland, Lausanne, Lugano, Pontresina, Samedan, St. Moritz, and more

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Switzerland.

Author: Rick Steves
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Rick Steves
Published: 07/29/2025
Series: Rick Steves Travel Guide
Pages: 552
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 7.90h x 4.50w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781641716512
12th Edition