Travel Guide Switzerland

Full of magical sights and exhilarating activities, Switzerland`s small size belies its beguiling charms. In a single day, visitors can encounter breathtaking glaciers, high-altitude lakes, and iconic mountains - and still be back in time for fondue and schnapps. Our updated guide brings Switzerland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which place you inside the country`s iconic buildings and neighborhoods. Whether you want to hit the slopes, join the Swiss in their national pastime of hut-to-hut hiking, or take a scenic railway journey to remember, DK Eyewitness Switzerland is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Switzerland to life. Inside DK Eyewitness Switzerland you will find: -A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Switzerland`s must-sees and hidden gems -Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day -Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money -Colour-coded chapters to every part of Switzerland, from Bern to Zurich, Valais to Geneva -Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay in Switzerland -Detailed maps to help you navigate the country easily and confidently -Explore the culture of Switzerland: delve into Switzerland`s iconic history, art, and architecture -Covers: Bern, Mittelland, Bernese Oberland and Valais, Geneva, West Switzerland, Zurich, Northern Switzerland, Central Switzerland and Ticino, Eastern Switzerland and Garaubunden