Lonely Planet Switzerland (Lonely Planet Switzerland)

If you think Switzerland is all chocolate confectionary, picture-perfect Alpine countryside, yodelling and cuckoo clocks, then think again. The winter playground of St Moritz, outrageous clubbing in Zurich, culture vultures in Basel, cosmopolitan Geneva - Switzerland is three countries rolled into one. Our Helvetic experts help you break down the clichs and discover something a little bit different.

Get Active - whether you"re after cycling, hot-air ballooning, thermal baths or zorbing, explore outdoor activities for the wild at heart.

Know It All - William Tell and neutrality, global warming and cultural diversity: historical and current issues explored in depth.

Let Us Entertain You - from Lucerne"s Fasnacht celebrations to Montreux Jazz in July and partying in the Zuri-West, our listings help you make the most of your time.

Sleep Easy - hand-picked accommodation options from hillside hideaways and cow barns to city-slick hotels and regal residences.

Loosen Your Tongue - with four languages to choose from, we explain your Gruezis from your Allegras.

Nobody knows Switzerland like our resident European authors. Whether it's walking through spectacular Alpine valleys, dining at the cosmopolitan Swiss table or relaxing in an eco-friendly spa, this 6th edition will tell you how to go about it at the right price.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Complete coverage of walking and trekking in a dedicated Walking in Switzerland chapter

Value recommendations help make your money go further

Unique Green Index helps you pick out the top sustainable options

Fifth edition with inspirational itineraries and activities chapter.

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