Rick Steves Switzerland (The Rick Steves’ Guides)

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Cross the Alps in a cable car, cruise Lake Geneva, and tour a medieval château: with Rick Steves, Switzerland is yours! Inside Rick Steves Switzerland you’ll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Switzerland Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from bustling Zürich to the cozy small-town atmosphere of Appenzell How to connect with culture: Chat with friendly Swiss locals at a mountain retreat, swim in the alpine waters of the Aare River, and treat yourself to delicious cheese fondue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over wine and Swiss chocolate Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and mountain towns Detailed maps for exploring on the goScenic railroad journeys such as the Golden Pass, Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and Chur Useful resources including a packing list, German, French, and Italian phrase guides, a historical overview, and recommended reading, plus tips for visiting Switzerland in the winter Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Zürich, Luzern, Central Switzerland, Bern, Murten, Avenches, Gimmelwald and the Berner Oberland, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Appenzell, Lausanne, Château de Chillon, Montreux, Gruyères, Lugano, Pontresina, Samedan, St. Moritz, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Switzerland.

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What sets Rick Steves apart from other travel guides?

A personal and experienced take – Rick Steves has spent over 40 years traveling Europe and he shares his favorite spots and essential travel strategies with you.

Are these books updated for current travel?

Rick and his team fan out across Europe personally checking and updating each listing in his guidebooks. These are the most accurate guides to Europe!

Why should I use a Rick Steves guidebook?

Rick will point you toward worthwhile experiences and help avoid expensive mistakes. A Rick Steves book is like having a tour guide in your pocket!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rick Steves
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2023
Edition ‏ : ‎ 11th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 520 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641715197
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641715195
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 1.45 x 7.95 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #41,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Switzerland Travel Guides #11 in Hotels & Inns Travel Reference (Books) #133 in Tourist Destinations & Museums Guides
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