Switzerland 瑞士

If you think Switzerland is all chocolate confectionary, picture-perfect Alpine countryside, yodelling and cuckoo clocks, then think again. The winter playground of St Moritz, outrageous clubbing in Zurich, culture vultures in Basel, cosmopolitan Geneva-Switzerland is three countries rolled into one. Our Helvetic experts help you break down the Cliches and discover something a little bit different.
　　GET ACTIVE - whether you're after cycling, hot-air ballooning, thermal baths or zorbing, explore outdoor activities for the wild at heart
　　KNOW IT ALL - William Tell and neutrality, global warming and cultural diversity: historical and current issues explored in depth
　　LET US ENTERTAIN YOU - from Lucerne's Fasnacht celebrations to Montreux Jazz in July and partying in the Zuri-West, our listings help you make the most of your time
　　SLEEP EASY - hand-picked accommodation options from hillside hideaways and cow barns to city-slick hotels and regal residences

Book Description
The winter playground of St Moritz, outrageous clubbing in Zurich, culture vultures in Basel, cosmopolitan Geneva - Switzerland is three countries rolled into one. Our Helvetic experts help you break down the cliches and discover something a little bit different.

* Museums, mountains, music - the lowdown on the essential sights.
* From hiking to skiing, making the most of the stunning outdoors.
* Recommended sleeping options from lakeside camping to chic city hotels.
* Loosen your tongue - with four languages to choose from , we explain your Gruezis from your Allegras.
* Know it all - William Tell and neutrality, global warming and cultural diversity : historical and current issues explored in depth.

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Book Dimension
length: (cm)19.7 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　 width:(cm)12.8

The Authors
Getting Started
Itineraries
Snapshot
History
The Culture
Enivronment
Outdoor Activities
Food&Drink
Geneva
Lake Geneva&Vaud
Fribourg, Neuchatel&Jure
Valais
Bernese Oberland
Mittelland
Zurich
Central Switzerland
Basel&Aargau
Northeastern Switzerland
Granbunden
Ticino
Liechtenstein
Directory
Transport
Health
Language
Alternative Place Names
Behinh the Scenes
Index
World Time Zones
Map Legend