Fodor's Switzerland (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 608
ISBN: 110187807X
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Switzerland, including the majestic Swiss Alps, charming villages and lakeside vistas, and Zürich's cultural riches. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Lake Geneva to the Matterhorn
PERFECT HOTELS for every budget
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes
GORGEOUS FEATURES on train rides, hiking, and fondue
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts
COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip
Historisches Museum (History Museum). Housed in the late-Gothic armory dating from 1567, this stylish institution exhibits numerous city icons, including the original Gothic fountain that stood in the Weinmarkt. Reconstructed rooms depict rural and urban life. | Pfisterg. 24 | 6003 | 041/2285424 | www.hmluzern.ch | 10 SF | Tues.–Sun. and most holidays 10–5. Fodor’s Choice | Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church). Constructed in 1666–77, this Baroque church with a symmetrical entrance is
training, yoga. Services: massage. Palace Spa. Though petite, the Palace Spa manages to feel grand thanks to its clever layout, elegant fixtures, and generous amenities. On the third floor of the Palace Hotel, the spa has separate men’s and women’s saunas, steam rooms, and relaxation areas that are free for hotel guests and anyone who books a treatment. Especially relaxing is the signature Palace Massage, which combines long strokes with gentle pressure. Couples can book the spa suite to
towns, the Rohrbachstein (9,686 feet), the Gletscherhorn (9,653 feet), and the Wildstrubel (10,637 feet) combine to create a complex of challenging ski slopes. The resort towns themselves—basically one town, with two areas—have an American-style ambience marked by golf courses, chain fashion boutiques, and 1970s architecture that’s likely to disappoint those seeking cozy charm. The crowds are young, wealthy, and international, roving in cocoons of the fit, fun loving, and fashionable.
left past more flower beds, and veer back to the lower level where Rue du 31-Décembre meets Quai Gustave-Ador. The Jet d’Eau, Europe’s tallest fountain, gushes straight up from the lake halfway along the stone jetty before you; it also produces spray that feels like the mother of all sprinklers. The lighthouse at the end of the jetty has an unmatched view of the Centre Ville. Return to the quay and continue to the left past the city’s main marina. Look back for a great view of the cathedral just
the most glorious stretches of the Urnersee—the southern leg of Lake Luzern—this High Victorian lakefront chapel honoring the legendary Wilhelm Tell is so magnificently picturesque it will practically click your camera for you. Previous Chapter | Beginning of Chapter | Next Chapter | Table of Contents Previous Chapter | Next Chapter | Table of Contents Soak Up Soulful Sounds at the Montreux Jazz Festival From Miles Davis to Prince and everyone in between, this