Switzerland without a Car (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Lambert, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841624470 ISBN 13: 9781841624471

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides, 2013

Synopsis

Switzerland is home to the world’s finest public transport system. This guide, fully updated with the latest route information, explores the length and breadth of the country by public transport. It has thousands of fine museums, castles, mansions and outstanding churches together with vernacular buildings. Anthony Lambert outlines special train routes and describes every railway line and what there is to see from each station as well as connecting journeys by steamer, postbus, furnicular, cableway, bicycle and foot. No other guidebook to Switzerland focuses solely on public transport.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Switzerland's pure air, alpine scenery and picturesque towns and villages have established the country as a year-round destination that appeals to visitors of all tastes and ages. Confident in the renowned efficiency of the Swiss transport system, the traveler can truly relax. Expanding on the successful Bradt guide, Switzerland by Rail, Anthony Lambert presents every aspect of travel in this enchanting country, backed up by detailed coverage of chateaux, museums and historic buildings. No matter what your interests, or how you plan to travel, this is the guide you need. This books provides a comprehensive guide to Switzerland's unrivalled rail network as well as information on lake steamers, postbuses, car hire, scenic walks, bicycle hire and routes, recommended accommodations close to stations, walking tours of 15 Swiss towns, regional maps and town plans. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 416 pages, color photos, maps, illustrations, charts)

About the Author:

Anthony Lambert is a journalist and author with a keen interest in rail travel; he has travelled on over 40 countries' railway systems. He is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1841624470
• ISBN 13: 9781841624471
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 384