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Whether you want to ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn, try fondue in Gruyères, or hike in Lauterbrunnen Valley, the local Fodor's travel experts in Switzerland are here to help! Fodor's Essential Switzerland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's "Essential" guides were named by BOOKLIST as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!Fodor's Essential Switzerland travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and morePHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Hikes," Switzerland's Most Beautiful Villages," and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, cuisine, geography, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," "What to Eat and Drink," "Scenic Train Rides and Drives," "The Bernese Alps," and "The Vineyards of Lavaux"LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsFrench, German, and Italian LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrasesUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Geneva, Zurich, Luzern, St.