The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Ticino is the ultimate travel guide to this unique Swiss canton. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bellinzona to stylish lakeside Locarno, and from the lush greenery of the Isole di Brissago in glittering Lake Maggiore to rugged Monte Generoso. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Ticino covers Bellinzona; Alto Ticino; Locarno; Locarno's valleys; Ascona; Lugano; and the area around Lake Lugano. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Switzerland, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, travelling with children, costs, health, tourist information and travelers with disabilities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Switzerland. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Ticino is equivalent to 60 printed pages.

The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Ticino is the ultimate travel guide to this unique Swiss canton. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from UNESCO World Heritage Site Bellinzona to stylish lakeside Locarno and from the lush greenery of the Isole di Brissago in glittering Lake Maggiore to rugged Monte Generoso. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Ticino covers Bellinzona; Alto Ticino; Locarno; Locarno's valleys; Ascona; Lugano; and the area around Lake Lugano. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Switzerland, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, travelling with children, costs, health, tourist information and travellers with disabilities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Switzerland. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Ticino is equivalent to 60 printed pages.

The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Lausanne and Lake Geneva is the ultimate travel guide to this gorgeous western corner of Switzerland. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Lausanne's Cathédrale Notre-Dame and Collection de l'Art Brut to hilltop castle-village Gruyères and the medieval Château de Chillon. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Lausanne and Lake Geneva coversLausanne; the region north of Lausanne; La Côte; the lakeshore east from Lausanne; Vevey and around; and Montreux and around. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Switzerland, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, travelling with children, costs, health, tourist information and travelers with disabilities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Switzerland. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Lausanne and Lake Geneva is equivalent to 64 printed pages.

The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Zürich is the ultimate travel guide to this dynamic city. It leads you around Switzerland's largest urban centre with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the iconic Grossmu ̈nster to the world-class art of the Kunsthaus, and from edgy Zu ̈rich West to the sweet treats of the city's finest confectioners. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Zürich also covers the top places to visit outside the city, including the Lindt & Spru ̈ngli chocolate factory and the small lakefront town of Rapperswil. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Switzerland, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, travelling with children, costs, health, tourist information and travellers with disabilities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Switzerland. The Rough Guides Snapshot Switzerland: Zürich is equivalent to 58 printed pages.

The Rough Guide to Switzerland Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook. Discover Switzerland with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to hike or ski in the Alps, explore Zurich and Basel's fine art collections or immerse yourself in world-class music at the Montreux Jazz Festival, The Rough Guide to Switzerland will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Switzerland: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Switzerland - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Geneva, Zurich and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including of the stunning view of the Jungfrau peak from Schynige Platte in the Bernese Oberland and Lucerne's postcard-perfect covered bridge on its pristine lake. - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Basel, Zurich, Bern and Lausanne's best sights and top experiences - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Switzerland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet - Covers: Geneva, Lausanne and Lake Geneva, the Arc Jurassien, Basel and around, Bern and around, the Bernese Oberland, Valais, Lucerne and Central Switzerland, Zurich, Northeast Switzerland, Graubunden, Ticino You may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to France, The Rough Guide to Germany, The Rough Guide to Italy About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Switzerland is the ultimate budget guide to this beautiful country in Europe. It leads you through the country with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from Lake Geneva to the Swiss Alps and into Liechtenstein. Detailed full-color maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, however long you're planning to stay. Cash-saving tips and suggestions are included throughout, as well as special "Treat Yourself" options. This special ePub format edition is also published as part of The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget and includes the Basics section from that guide, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around the region, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, sports, and outdoor activities. Full coverage: Lake Geneva, Geneva, Lausanne, Château de Chillon, Basel, Luzern (Lucerne), Bern, Zürich, the Jungfrau Region, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, Grindelwald, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Locarno, Lugano, and Liechtenstein (Vaduz). Now available in ePub format.

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Switzerland is the ultimate budget guide to this beautiful country in Europe. It leads you through the country with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from Lake Geneva to the Swiss Alps and into Liechtenstein. Detailed full-color maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafs, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars, and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, however long you're planning to stay. Cash-saving tips and suggestions are included throughout, as well as special "Treat Yourself" options. This special ePub format edition is also published as part of The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget and includes the Basics section from that guide, with all the practical information you need for traveling in and around the region, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, sports, and outdoor activities. Full coverage: Lake Geneva, Geneva, Lausanne, Chteau de Chillon, Basel, Luzern (Lucerne), Bern, Zrich, the Jungfrau Region, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Mrren, Grindelwald, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Locarno, Lugano, and Liechtenstein (Vaduz). Now available in ePub format.

The Rough Guide to Switzerland is the ultimate guide to the country where tourism as we know it first took off. The Alpine landscape that so entranced Thomas Cook's pioneering group of package tourists in 1863 still draws tourists in their millions. Whether you're looking to check out the 365 days-per-year snowboarding scene in Zermatt, wander the medieval streets of exceptionally preserved Bern or sleep on the straw in a Valais farm, you'll find plenty of insight and advice from our team of expert authors. Beyond the hinterlands, we uncover the surprisingly dynamic alternative scene in Switzerland's cities, its cutting-edge contemporary galleries and myriad film, music and design festivals, not to mention the scientists at CERN attempting to discover the neutron-sized building-blocks of our universe in the world's biggest experiment. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Switzerland.

A guidebook describing 38 walks in Ticino, Switzerland. Exploring the lakes and mountains of this beautiful Italianate region, routes are graded by difficulty, from gentle strolls suitable for family outings to strenuous mountain routes sometimes involving scrambling. The walks range from 4 to 19km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. They are presented in four sections, covering Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona/Biasca and Airolo. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 maps GPX files available to download Information on refreshments given for each walk Local points of interest including St Gotthard Pass Easy access from Milan