Cross the Alps in a cable car, cruise Lake Geneva, and tour a medieval chateau: 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 Zurich 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, 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 Zurich, Luzern, Central Switzerland, Bern, Murten, Avenches, Gimmelwald and the Berner Oberland, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Appenzell, Lausanne, Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, Gruyeres, Lugano, Pontresina, Samedan, St. Moritz, and more

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