Switzerland
Look beyond the chocolate, cuckoo clocks and yodeling – contemporary Switzerland, land of four languages, is all about once-in-a-lifetime journeys, heart-racing Alpine pursuits and urban culture.
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Top places to visit in Switzerland
Discover the best attractions in Switzerland from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in MontreuxChâteau de Chillon
- Attraction in SwitzerlandStiftsbibliothek
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Attraction in TicinoCentovalli Railway - Attraction in SwitzerlandSchloss Habsburg
- Attraction in ValaisAletsch Glacier
- Attraction in SwitzerlandJungfraujoch
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- Attraction in GraubündenSwiss National Park
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Switzerland travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Best Things to Do
From biking and hiking to wildlife watching, experience the best of the Swiss Alps with this guide to the top things to do.
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Best Time to Visit
Whether you’re looking to hike, ski, swim or sample city life, these are the best times to visit Switzerland.
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Things to Know
Get a true taste of the Swiss good life using these top planning, etiquette and transportation tips.
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Transportation
Traveling in scenic Switzerland is a joy. Here are the best ways to get around.
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Best Road Trips
Switzerland is full of incredible landscapes, and the best way to see them up close is on a road trip. Here are seven of our absolute favorites.
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Money and Costs
Switzerland is one of the world’s most expensive places, it’s true. Follow these tips to get the most out of this beautiful nation for less.
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Traveling with Kids
Visiting Switzerland as a family is wonderland of adventure for all ages. Start planning now with our guide to the top things to do and where to go.
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Best Places to Visit
From Alpine peaks to culture-filled cities to electric-blue lakes, these fabulous destinations in Switzerland inspire and amaze.
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Switzerland and beyond
- destinationFribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
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destinationGraubünden - destinationValais
- destinationBernese Oberland
- destinationLake Geneva & Vaud
- destinationTicino
- destinationCentral Switzerland
- destinationCanton of Zürich
