Cross mountains on cable cars, cruise Lake Geneva, and wander bridges bedecked with flowers: with Rick Steves on your side, Switzerland can be yours!Inside Rick Steves Switzerland you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring SwitzerlandRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from bustling Z rich and the Matterhorn to the cozy small-town atmosphere of AppenzellHow to connect with culture: Chat with locals at mountain retreats, swim in the alpine waters of the Aare river, and treat yourself to delicious cheese fondueBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and relax over wine and Swiss chocolateSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods Detailed maps for exploring on the go, including scenic railroad journeys such as the Golden Pass, William Tell Express, Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and ChurUseful resources including a packing list, German, French, and Italian phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading, as well as tips on visiting Switzerland in the winterOver 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downComplete, up-to-date information on Z rich, Luzern, Central Switzerland, Bern, Murten, Avenches, Gimmelwald and the Berner Oberland, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Appenzell, Lausanne, Ch teau de Chillon, Montreux, Gruy res, Lugano, Pontresina, Samedan, St. Moritz, and moreMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Switzerland.