SWITZERLAND

Lonely Planet Switzerland is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ski through fresh powder in the Swiss Alps, listen to cowbells while enjoying a picnic in a mountain meadow, or feast on fondue in Gruyeres; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Switzerland and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Switzerland Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, sports, landscapes, cuisine, wine, and more
Over 130 colour local maps
Useful features - including What's New, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Outdoor Switzerland
Coverage of Geneva, Lake Geneva, Vaud, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Jura, Basel, Aargau, Mittelland, Bernese Oberland, Valais, Central Switzerland, Zurich, Northeastern Switzerland, Ticino, Liechtenstein, Graubunden, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Switzerland, our most comprehensive guide to Switzerland, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

Looking for just the highlights of Switzerland? Check out Lonely Planet's Discover Switzerland, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Nicola Williams, Kerry Christiani, Sally O'Brien, and Damien Simonis.