Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover Switzerlandis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ski through fresh powder in the Swiss Alps, listen to cowbells while enjoying a picnic in a mountain meadow, or feast on fondue in Gruyeres; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Switzerland and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Discover Switzerland: Full-colourmaps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviewsfor all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, architecture, politics, sports, spas, cuisine, wine, and more Over 35 colour localmaps Useful features - includingMonth-by-Month(annual festival calendar),Travel with Kids, and Trains, Ferries & Cable Cars Coverage of Geneva, the West, Bern Jura, Mittelland, Bernese Oberland, Central Switzerland, Valais, Zermatt, Zurich, Lake Constance, the Northeast, St Moritz, Graubunden, the Southeast, and more The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Discover Switzerland, our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check outLonely Planet's Switzerlandguide. Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Kerry Christiani, Sally O'Brien, Damien Simonis, and Nicola Williams. About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)