A very large sheet with an attractive & informative combination of two maps: administrative & postcode. On one side is an administrative map of the country, with a road map as its base. The map has plenty of geographical information: names of valleys, rivers, lakes, & glaciers, plus spot heights for numerous peaks. Each canton is shown in a different colour & subdivided into districts. Around the map are information panels giving essential facts about each canton: date of joining the Swiss Confederation, area, population, population density, number of districts & communes, & the highest & lowest points. A separate booklet attached to the cover provides an index which also

Includes:: lists of mountains, rives, lakes, mountain passes, etc. On the reverse side is a postcode map of Switzerl&, with its base map showing both roads & the full rail network, including mountain railways, cable car lines, & chair lifts. Names of all towns & villages are annotated with their post codes, & are also listed in an index placed around the map. Map legends are in French, German, Italian & Romansh only.

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Large size wall map of the country with cantons in different colours. Names of all towns & villages are annotated with their post codes, & are also listed in an index placed around the map. The base map shows both roads & the full rail network, including mountain railways, cable car lines, & chair lifts. Map legend is in German, French & Italian only. This title is also available folded, either on its own or with a more detailed administrative map of the country on the reverse. ...

Public Transport Map of Switzerland from Kümmerly + Frey showing standard & narrow gauge railways, rack railways, cable cars, chair-lifts, coach/trolley bus services & ferries, plus a booklet with city transport diagrams & street maps around main railway stations indicating various facilities. The railways, coach/trolleybus lines & ferry routes, presented in contrasting colouring, are annotated with their official timetable numbers. The railway lines (also shown in the adjoining areas of the surrounding countries but without the timetable numbers) indicate stations with different types of inter-rail or city transport connections. Also highlighted are Publi Car zones: localities with limited or no public transport where a car rental service is provided instead. All this information in presented on an unobtrusive base map with excellent relief shading & plenty of place names of topographic features to provide a vivid picture of the country’s geography. Extensive index, on the reverse side, lists localities with their postcodes & indicates those with car hire and/or bike rental facilities at the station. The accompanying 79-page booklet contains diagrams of public transport networks in the main cities & their vicinities: Basel, Bern, Biel/ Bienne, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Schaffhausen St. Gallen, Winterthur & Zurich. For most of these cities the booklet also provides plans of stations & the surrounding streets (in Zurich the central station, Enge, Oerlikon & Stadelhofen), indicating various facilities including car & bike hire points, the nearby bus & tram stops, as well as platform numbers for popular railway connections. Map legend for the main map

Includes:: English. In the booklet the legends are in the in the main language of each city, but extensive additional tourist tips on using the country’s public transport all include English.

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Switzerland’s national & regional long-distance hiking routes & a selection of popular local trails overprinted on a waterproof & tear-resistant version of Hallwag Kümmerly + Frey’s road map at 1:301, 000, plus a list of all the long-distance routes & an index which

Includes:: topographic features. Switzerland’s network of national & regional routes is shown with their official numbers, & many routes also show distances & walking times of individual stages. Also marked are numerous other local trails. Where appropriate the overprint indicates more difficult mountain paths. Symbols show mountain huts, campsites, youth hostels, Friends of Nature Houses & selected local hotels. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10’. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse an extensive index

Includes:: lists of geographical features (peaks, passes, rivers, etc), places of interest, etc. Also provided is a list of the seven national long-distance routes & 62 regional long-distance trails.





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Switzerland in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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Expand your holiday horizons with Michelin Switzerland Green Guide. Climb Dent de Vaulion`s summits, cruise Lake Lucerne, feast on raclette, or shop at Europe`s longest shopping centers in Bern. Detailed maps, color photos & illustrations clarify the featured towns & vistas. Strapped for time? The respected star-rating system guides you to the best sites from a breathtaking, driving tour of Berninastrasse to a festival at Basel. Address books, suggested itineraries & well-researched background information ensure a successful trip. ...

National Geographic’s Switzerland Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail & perspective in a highly functional travel tool. Cities & towns are clearly indicated & easy to find in the user-friendly index. A road network complete with distances & designations for roads, motorways, expressways, & secondary routes will help you find the route that’s right for you. Specialty content to include hundreds of diverse & unique recreational, ecological, cultural, & historical destinations, make this map invaluable to travelers hoping to experience all the attractions the country has to offer. Botanical gardens, campsites, archeological sites, castles, caves, scenic viewpoints, & golf courses are among the many points of interest noted. The eastern half of the country from the city of Luzern east is shown on the front side of the print map, from the border with Germany to the north, Austria to the east, & Italy to the south. The reverse side covers Luzern to the western border with France. The locations of airports, airfields, railroads, border crossings, & car ferries take the guesswork out of travel around the country. Selected filling stations, hotels, restaurants, & snackbars are also marked for travelers seeking additional resources. Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant & tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. ...

One of the titles in a series of touring maps with basic street plans showing access routes across main cities. Bold relief shading & spot heights, plus colouring for glaciers & forested areas present the topography. Road network indicates toll free sections on the motorways, difficult or dangerous roads, steep gradients, prohibited or restricted roads, height & weight restrictions, seasonal closures, scenic routes, etc. Railways, funiculars, cable car lines, etc. are shown, as well as car ferry lines. Symbols indicate places of interest, sport & leisure facilities, emergency telephones, etc. Names of cantons & their boundaries are marked. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. Index of localities & a distance/driving times table are next to the map. The maps also indicate places with entries in Michelins Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Switzerl&. In this title: plans of Berne, Basle, Lucerne, & Zurich with en enlargement for the city's central area..

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One of four topographic maps from the Swiss national survey organisation, available separately or as a set. The maps skilfully present Switzerland`s mountainous terrain, with contours at 100-metre intervals enhanced by graphic relief & shading, rather than offer more specific tourist information. A grid in steps of 20`shows latitude & longitude, with margin ticks for the Swiss national grid. Map legend is in German, French or Italian only. ...