This is the Central Switzerland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Switzerland guidebook.

Central Switzerland - green, mountainous and soothingly beautiful - is the very essence of ‘Swissness’. Geographically, politically, spiritually, this is the heartland. See why locals swell with pride by visiting enigmatic Lake Lucerne, dreamy Lucerne, medieval Zug or the snow-capped Alps.

• revel in the melodious atmosphere of Lucerne, Switzerland’s prettiest city
• maps
• witness the awe-inspiring sunrise from the top of Mt Rigi - a time-honoured tradition that never disappoints
• transport
• be dazzled by the blues of Lake Lucerne on the vertiginous Bürgenstock Felsenweg clifftop walk
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, Lake Uri, Brunnen, Schwyz, Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Zug and Andermatt.