Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide Publisher: ISBN: 9781092342599 Category : Languages : en Pages : 25
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Lucerne (Luzern in German, Lozärn in Swiss-German, Lucerna in Italian) is a beautiful small city in the heartland of Switzerland, across the lake from Altdorf, where legend has it William Tell shot an apple off his son's head. In addition to being a fine place to visit in and of itself Lucerne is a great base from which to explore famous Swiss sites such as Mount Rigi and the Rütli Meadow. The first city to join the Swiss Confederation, today Lucerne is a lovely small city with a thriving tourism industry, owing mainly to its status as a gateway to Central Switzerland. The city became a center of Swiss history and legend. Tourism in Lucerne has a distinguished history dating from the mid 19th century, with Mark Twain among them. In "A Tramp Abroad" he recalls the nascent souvenir business, and other budding examples of the tourism trade. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author: B G Preston Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 164
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Lucerne, Switzerland and the Lake Lucerne Region A beautiful city surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Lucerne is a popular destination for many reasons. Located in central Switzerland, this historic city has much to offer just by itself. When adding in the incredible mountains, lake journeys, and outdoor activities, the area provides amazing experiences at every turn. This Starting-Point Guide covers Lucerne, much of the Lake Lucerne area, and many mountain adventures ranging from tall mountain peaks to low-key family adventures. You will find details in this guide on suggested day trips, Lucerne city attractions, where to stay, which mountain to explore, and much more. A guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Lucerne as their basecamp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. You will find numerous graphs, maps, and photographs to help orient you to this historic area. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included. This guide focuses on the city and nearby attractions. This is not a complete guide to all of central Switzerland. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.
Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide Publisher: ISBN: 9781079615838 Category : Languages : en Pages : 25
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Lausanne, the capital of the Swiss canton of Vaud, is a medium sized city (around two thirds the size of Geneva). The city is the host to the International Olympic Committee and two major universities. It is also the transportation hub of Vaud, and a gateway to the alpine Canton of the Valais, home to some of the best known ski slopes in the world. As you might expect the large student population makes for a lively nightlife and arts community, revolving around the Flon district. You'll also find a number of quality restaurants and two dozen museums of note, including the Olympic Museum and the offbeat Collection de l'Art Brut. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide Publisher: ISBN: 9781079496130 Category : Languages : en Pages : 25
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The main cities in the region are along the river Rhone which cuts through the bottom of the valley, between its source at the Rhone glacier in the east and its temporary destination of Lake Geneva in the west. The main tourist resorts and many small villages are in the side valleys to the north or the south. Valais offers an amazing diversity of landscapes. Within a few kilometers there are some of the highest glaciers and mountains of the Alps and almost subtropical places where even almond and pomegranate trees grow. Some of the best spring skiing in the world is available in the Valais, at prices which although high beat the equivalent offerings in Colorado. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide Publisher: ISBN: 9781080145263 Category : Languages : en Pages : 25
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Ticino is an Italian-speaking region in Switzerland. It is in the south of the country bordering Valais, Uri, Graubunden and the north of Italy. Ticino is generally divided by the Monte Ceneri pass: Sopraceneri ("above the Ceneri") - Alpine, rural. Encompasses the cities of Bellinzona, the seat of the cantonal Grand Council, and Locarno. Sottoceneri ("below the Ceneri") - Highlands and flat valleys, still not exactly urban but much less rural. Encompasses the city of Lugano and large towns Mendrisio and Chiasso. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author: B G Preston Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
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2nd Edition - Updated January 2024 A beautiful city surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Lucerne is a popular destination for many reasons. Located in central Switzerland, this historic city has much to offer just by itself. When adding in the incredible mountains, lake journeys, and outdoor activities, the area provides amazing experiences at every turn. This Starting-Point Guide covers Lucerne, much of the Lake Lucerne area, and many mountain adventures ranging from tall mountain peaks to low-key family adventures. You will find details in this guide on suggested day trips, Lucerne city attractions, where to stay, which mountain to explore, and much more. A guide for travelers who wish to use one city such as Lucerne as their basecamp to travel the area and not move from town to town as they travel through Europe. You will find numerous graphs, maps, and photographs to help orient you to this historic area. Guidance on how to get around town and an orientation to the most popular sites is included. This guide focuses on the city and nearby attractions. This is not a complete guide to all of central Switzerland. Such a guide would go beyond the suggested scope of staying in one town and having enjoyable day trips from there.
Author: ANTHONY. LAMBERT Publisher: ISBN: 9781784779139 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Thoroughly updated, this seventh edition of Bradt's guide to Switzerland offers a unique perspective on getting the most from this mountainous country while travelling only by public transport. Switzerland boasts the world's finest public transport network - the comfort, efficiency and frequency of trains, buses, boats and cable cars explain why many Swiss don't own cars - yet is still enhancing services, including recently around Geneva. The Swiss Travel System is a revelation.Moreover, using public transport is a must. Visitors cannot reach many fine Swiss sights by road, and over a dozen car-free resorts enable them to experience the serenity and clean air of the country's mountains (208 above 3,000m). Walkers and cyclists enjoy superb networks - almost 64,000km of footpaths and many surprisingly unhilly cycle paths beside lakes and rivers.Written by a railway expert who has been visiting this mountainous country since childhood, no other guidebook is devoted to Swiss public transport, which is the easiest, most enjoyable and responsible way to travel. The guide encompasses culture, architecture, landscapes, walking and cycling, plus fascinating facts for railway enthusiasts, numerous tips for reducing costs in a country known for being expensive, and ample advice for foodies. Switzerland offers some of the world's most stunning landscapes. Above and beyond mountains and lakes, each region offers something different and often curious - such as the world's smallest vineyard, barely the extent of a dinner table, owned by the Dalai Lama - while four official languages add cultural variety.Switzerland's cities are among the world's most beautiful, safest and pedestrian friendly. Its capital, Bern, is a World Heritage Site with 6km of covered arcades, where even jaded shoppers will delight in hundreds of independent shops. Luzern's lakeside setting is unrivalled, with mountains in every direction, floodlit city walls and an historic centre. Lausanne and Geneva overlook Lac Léman, Zurich is lively, and Basel enjoys a broad sweep of the Rhine.Whether you love culture or cycling, gastronomy or walking, with Bradt's Switzerland, you can enjoy the qualities that help ensure Switzerland is consistently ranked among the world's most liveable countries - while travelling confidently on public transport.
Author: Rough Guides Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 9781789195897 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 480
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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.
Author: Mike Hudson Publisher: Bluedog Books ISBN: 9780995705050 Category : Languages : en Pages : 285
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Living a mobile lifestyle is now more possible than ever before. It's the new option. Forget hostel costs or rent. You have transport and your have a home. You're free to travel the world and you can do it on a budget. This book shows you how.
Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide
Author: B G Preston
Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide
Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide
Author: Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide
Author: B G Preston
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Author: ANTHONY. LAMBERT
Author: Rough Guides
Author: Mike Hudson