Switzerland - Understand Switzerland & Survival guide (Chapter)

This chapter contains the Understand Switzerland, Switzerland Today, History, The Swiss Way of Life, The Swiss Table, Swiss Wine, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Switzerland guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, food and lifestyle to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on history, people and cultural events
• a guide to the Swiss way of life
• details on all of Switzerland’s food, from chocolate to fondue and rösti
• full coverage for wine lovers

Coverage includes: Understand Switzerland, Switzerland Today, History - from clans and castles to modern Switzerland, The Swiss Way of Life: The Swiss Halo, Health, Alpine Tourism, Wacky Sports, Science, Architecture, Literature, Music and Painting, Sculpture & Design, The Swiss Table: Cheese, Fondue & Raclette, Meat, Fish, Festive Fun and Fruit, Sweets & Chocolate, Swiss Wine: Lake Geneva & Vaud, Valais, Lacs De Neuchâtel & Bienne, Ticino and Swiss German Wines, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport and Language.