Switzerland Guidebook

$24.99

Rick's picks for sights, eating, sleeping
In-depth coverage of our favorite Swiss destinations
Great self-guided neighborhood walks
Easy-to-read maps

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What's Included

In Rick Steves Switzerland you'll find in-depth Rick-tested information on:

Berner Oberland
- Lauterbrunnen and Wengen
- Gimmelwald and Mürren
- Hikes and scenic mountain trains and lifts
- Interlaken
Bern
Murten and Avenches
Luzern and nearby
- Lake Luzern
- Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi
Zürich
Appenzell and nearby
- Appenzell town and nearby
- Ebenalp
- Liechtenstein
Zermatt and the Matterhorn
- Hikes and scenic mountain trains and lifts
Lake Geneva and French Switzerland
- Lausanne
- Montreux and Château de Chillon
- Gruyères and nearby
Lugano
Upper Engadine and nearby
- Pontresina
- Samedan
- St. Moritz
Scenic rail journeys
- Golden Pass
- Gotthard Panorama Express
- Bernina Express
- Glacier Express
Switzerland in winter
- Top winter destinations
- Tips for skiing
- Christmas celebrations
Practicalities
- Outdoor tips for scenic trains, lifts, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing
- Easy-to-follow maps (including color map of Switzerland)
- Trip planning: When to go, pre-trip checklist
- Recommended two-week itinerary and advice on planning your time
- Transportation: Trains, buses, city transit, and driving
- Swiss history, culture, and cuisine
- Handy German, French, and Italian survival phrases
- Detailed advice on managing money, communicating, reserving rooms, handling emergencies, and other helpful hints

Product Details

Author(s):	Rick Steves
Dimensions:	8" x 4 ½" x ¾"
Weight:	13 oz
Pages:	529
Publication date:	July 2025 (12th edition)
Next edition arrives:	Summer 2027

Updates and Feedback

Latest updates: When we learn of critical changes to the information in this guidebook, we post them. (Of course, it's still smart to reconfirm critical transportation and sightseeing details locally.) Armed with a Rick Steves guidebook and these late-breaking updates, you're set for a great trip!

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