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Fodor's Essential Switzerland

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Fodor's Essential Switzerland offers a comprehensive guide through Switzerland's stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. Packed with expert recommendations on must-see attractions, local dining, and unique experiences, it provides practical tips for travel enthusiasts planning to explore Switzerland's diverse regions. From the iconic Alps to charming villages and cosmopolitan cities, this guide is an essential companion for discovering the heart of Switzerland.
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If you’re planning a trip to Switzerland or simply dreaming of one, this guide offers comprehensive insights and recommendations to enrich your travel experience. You might enjoy this book if you're interested in uncovering hidden gems, must-see attractions, and local dining suggestions, all carefully curated by expert travel writers.

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Fodor's Essential Switzerland

Switzerland, Europe's mountain playground, is a classic tourist draw. This guide includes dozens of full-color maps, hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating top picks, and multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path.

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Fodor's Essential Switzerland features a new 8-page colour section at the beginning of the guide, offering a brief introduction alongside spectacular photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions of Switzerland.

Updated coverage includes new restaurants and hotels throughout the country, with a special focus on Zurich, as well as new scenic train routes. Extended features on Swiss food and Christmas markets, in addition to new listings for ski resorts and lakes, enable travellers to maximise their time in Switzerland.

Illustrated features such as "Scenic Train Rides and Drives" offer guidance on choosing the best journey through the mountainous countryside. "Wintertime in the Alps" explores a wide variety of winter sports, showcasing Switzerland as the birthplace of skiing. Features on Swiss wineries and the Bernese Alps guide travellers to the best lakeside vineyards and mountaintop views. Shorter spotlight features highlight the country's top lakes and culinary flavours.

Indispensable trip planning tools are provided, with each chapter containing a planning section to assist travellers in organising their time and navigating easily. Train travel times offer an overview of journey durations across Switzerland. Neighbourhood comparison charts for Zurich and Geneva help travellers select the best places to stay and dine, catering to every budget and taste.

Fodor's Essential Switzerland offers discerning recommendations backed by savvy advice from expert and local writers, ensuring travellers make the most of their visit. The "Fodor's Choice" designation highlights our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.

The book includes coverage of Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, the Berner Oberland, Lausanne, Fribourg, Ticino, Liechtenstein, Luzern, Zermatt, and more.

Series: Full-color Travel Guide

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Fodor's Essential Switzerland is praised for its detailed and accurate information, catering to discerning travellers seeking both background knowledge and unexpected experiences. The guide is notable for its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly format, providing ratings for various sights, eateries, and attractions. It's described as enthusiastic and informative, standing out for its attention to detail and ability to assist in planning a perfect adventure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781640973527

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: Illustrations, unspecified

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 131.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 560

About the Author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budgets in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

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