DK Eyewitness Switzerland

DK Eyewitness Switzerland

by DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Switzerland

DK Eyewitness Switzerland

by DK Eyewitness

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Overview

Whether you want to hit the slopes, explore chocolate-box alpine towns, or take a scenic railway journey to remember, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Switzerland has to offer.

Full of magical sights and exhilarating activities, Switzerland's small size belies its beguiling charms. In a single day, visitors can encounter glaciers, high-altitude lakes, and iconic mountains - and still be back in time for fondue and schnapps.

You'll discover:

-Our pick of Switzerland's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
-The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
-Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the country easy
-Easy-to-follow itineraries
-Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
-Color-coded chapters to every part of Switzerland, from Bern to Geneva, Zürich to the Bernese Oberland
-A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Our updated guide brings Switzerland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations that place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.

Exploring beyond Switzerland? Try our DK Eyewitness Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780241664520
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 03/26/2024
Series: Travel Guide
Pages: 288
Sales rank: 220,462
Product dimensions: 4.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Table of Contents

Discover 6

Welcome to Switzerland 8

Reasons to Love Switzerland 10

Explore Switzerland 14

Getting to Know Switzerland 16

Switzerland Itineraries 22

Switzerland Your Way 30

A Year in Switzerland 54

A Brief History 56

Experience 60

Bern 62

Mittelland, Bernese Oberland and Valais 80

Geneva 114

Western Switzerland 130

Zürich 158

Northern Switzerland 174

Central Switzerland and Ticino 200

Eastern Switzerland and Graubünden 238

Need to Know 268

Before You Go 270

Getting Around 272

Practical Information 276

Index 278

Phrasebook 285

Acknowledgments 287

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