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 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 go


• Scenic railroad journeys such as the Golden Pass Line, Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express, and Glacier Express


• 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 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down


• Complete, up-to-date information on Zürich, Luzern, Central Switzerland, Bern, Murten, Berner Oberland, Interlaken, Zermatt & the Matterhorn, Appenzell, Lake Geneva & French Switzerland, Lausanne, Lugano, Pontresina, Samedan, St. Moritz, and more

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Switzerland.