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Make your trip to Switzerland extraordinaryHiking up to Alpine glaciers. Chocolate tasting in Geneva. Cruising the Rhine on a river boat. Switzerland offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
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 take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- our pick of Switzerland's
must-sees and
top experiences-
beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Switzerland
- the best spots to
eat,
drink,
shop and
stay-
detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
- easy-to-follow
itineraries-
expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
-
colour-coded chapters to each part of Switzerland
- a
lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Exploring beyond Switzerland? Try our DK Europe travel guide.
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.
Summary
Switzerland is small in size, big on experience
Whether you want to hit the slopes, join the Swiss in their national pastime of hut-to-hut hiking or take a scenic railway journey of a lifetime, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Switzerland has to offer.
Awash with magical sights and exhilarating activities, Switzerland's small size is hidden with 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 newly updated guide brings Switzerland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed information on all the must-see sights, inspiring photography and our trademark illustrations.
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
- color-coded chapters to every part of Switzerland, from Bern to Zürich, Valais to Geneva
- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go.
