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DK Switzerland
Series: Travel Guide
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Discover the quaint villages, cultured cities, and awe-inspiring scenery of Switzerland. Whether you want to hit the slopes, explore chocolate-box alpine towns, or take a scenic railway journey to remember, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Switzerland has to offer. Full...
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Discover the quaint villages, cultured cities, and awe-inspiring scenery of Switzerland.
Whether you want to hit the slopes, explore chocolate-box alpine towns, or take a scenic railway journey to remember, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Switzerland has to offer.
Full of magical sights and exhilarating activities, Switzerland's small size belies its beguiling charms. In a single day, visitors can encounter breathtaking glaciers, high-altitude lakes, and iconic mountains — and still be back in time for fondue and schnapps.
Our updated guide brings Switzerland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- Our pick of Switzerland's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
- The best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy
- Easy-to-follow itineraries
- Expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
- Colour-coded chapters to every part of Switzerland, from Bern to Geneva, Zurich to the Bernese Oberland
- A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Exploring beyond Switzerland? Try our DK Eyewitness Europe.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241664520
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 March 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Travel
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 219.0mm
Weight: 387g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Travel is good for us. It makes us happy! Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime. Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing - we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
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