Lonely Planet's Switzerland is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hop aboard the Glacier Express, hike in the Swiss National Park, and wander the medieval cobbled streets of Bern; all with your trusted travel companion.

« Beyond the chocolate- box clichés, Switzerland is an irresistible mix of outdoor thrills, progressive, culture- loaded cities and Alps so strikingly beautiful they'll take your breath away. »

Getting you to the heart of a place

Amazing experiences
Inspirational images, illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge.
Plan the perfect trip
Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.
Get off the beaten track
Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features
Pull-out Just Landed card
Swiss wine
Liechtenstein coverage
Alpine villages guide

Résumé

Lonely Planet's Switzerland is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hop aboard the Glacier Express, hike in the Swiss National Park, and wander the medieval cobbled streets of Bern; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Switzerland Travel Guide: *

What's NEW in this edition?

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Switzerland's best experiences and where to have them

What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card* with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Eating & drinking in Switzerland - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try
Colour maps and images throughout

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Over 73 maps

Covers Geneva, Lake Geneva & Vaud, Fribourg, Drei-Seen Land, The Jura, Mittelland, Bernese Oberland, Valais, Ticino, Central Switzerland, Northern Switzerland, Zürich, Northeastern Switzerland, Graubünden, Liechtenstein

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Switzerland, our most comprehensive guide to Switzerland, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

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