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Lonely PlanetAug 1, 2026

16 things to know before visiting Switzerland

Get a true taste of the Swiss good life using these top planning, etiquette and transportation tips.

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  • VierwaldstätterseeSightproper name for Lake Lucerne
  • Elsewhere
  • BachseeSightGrindelwald, Switzerlandnear Grindelwald
  • RegaPlaceSwitzerlandSwitzerland's air rescue service
  • SBB CFF FFSPlaceSwitzerlandSwitzerland's rail service
  • Lac LémanSightLausanne, Switzerlandproper name for Lake Geneva
  • BodenseeSightConstance, Germanyproper name for Lake Constance
  • fondueRestaurantSwitzerlanddrink only wine with this dish
  • ChasselasRestaurantSwitzerlanddry Swiss white wine for fondue
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The GuardianAug 15, 2024

How an ebike gave me the legs to tackle Switzerland’s contours

A new 240-mile cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry – with delicious local cheese and wine With relatively few cars and roads as smooth as a Federer serve, Switzerland seems engineered for a low-carbon cycling holiday. Indeed, the Swiss government has launched a number of new cycle routes in recent years – including cycle route 1291 . Named after S…

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