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Switzerland at 1:300, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with special features to aid navigation & route planning, street plans of central Basle, Bern, Geneva & Zurich, & an index which also lists geographical locations such as peaks, valleys, etc.A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. The country’s topography is shown by relief shading with spot heights, colouring for glaciers, & plenty of names of peaks, passes, mountain chains, etc. Road network indicates seasonal closures, restricted roads or routes not recommended for caravans, gradients, motorway services, etc. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines are shown with stations & mountain transport such as cable car lines or rack railways are included. Picturesque towns & villages as well as interesting natural features such as mountains are prominently highlighted. Symbols mark other sights & places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover, also lists geographical features such as mountain, valleys, etc. Also provided are street plans of central Basel, Bern, Geneva & Zurich, plus a political map of the country showing division into cantons & distances between main cities.

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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 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. ...

Northern Switzerland at 1:200, 000 on an indexed road map from Michelin, with distance table & street plans of Berne, Basel, Lucerne, & Zurich showing access routes & main streets. Topography is presented by relief shading & colouring for woodlands, plus names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. Road network, classified according to the number of lanes, indicates motorway services & rest areas, full & partial interchanges, road width, load & height limits, steep gradients, dangerous or difficult sections, seasonal closures & entry restrictions, etc. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railways, funiculars, cable car lines, etc. are shown, as well as car ferry lines. Symbols indicate places of interest, sport & leisure facilities, etc. Names of cantons & their boundaries are marked. The map has no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. Index of localities & a distance/driving times table are next to the map. The map also indicates places with entries in Michelins Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Switzerl&. Street plans of Berne, Basel, Lucerne & Zurich show road access to the centre & name main streets which are also listed in a short index. For Zurich there is also an enlargement for the town centre. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link.

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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. ...

125x 85cm physical wallmap of Switzerland with contours, graphic relief & shading skilfully presenting the country's mountainous terrain. The cartography is a reduction of the 1:200, 000 topographic series, retaining the same information. The map has, therefore, rather small print. Map legend is in German, French & Italian only. ...

Switzerland in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...