INDEX
| A | B | C | D |
| E | F | G | H |
| I | J | K | L |
| M | N | O | P |
| Q | R | S | T |
| U | V | W | Y |
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A
Aare River: 110, 111, 118–120, 130, 167, 173–174, 397; eating with views, 140–141; floating, 134–135
Accommodations: See Sleeping; and specific destinations
Aescher-Gasthaus am Berg: 289–290
Airports: Geneva, 301, 318; Milan, 361; Zürich, 63–64
Albula Railway: 417–418
Albula River Gorge: 419
Albula Tunnel: 418
Allmendhubel: 163, 206–207, 224, 225
Allmendhubelbahn: 206–207, 223
Almanac: 438
Alps: geology, 440–441. See also specific destinations
Alpenrose (Gimmelwald): 198
Alpine lifts: See Cable cars, funiculars and lifts
Alpine Museum (Pontresina): 371
Alpine Museum (Zermatt): 254
Alpine Sensation (Jungfraujoch): 219
Alpin Palace Hotel (Mürren): 204
Alpkäserei Chäserenholz: 108
Alp Languard Viewpoint: 372–373
Alprose Chocolate Factory (Caslano): 355–356
Altes Tramdepot (Bern): 131, 140
Ambulance: 453
Amphitheater, in Avenches: 156
Ancient Romans: See Romans, ancient
Andermatt: 426
Andress, Ursula: 451
Appenzell (region): 16, 275–292; map, 276; planning tips, 276–277; sights/activities, 280–285; transportation, 277, 287–288
Appenzell Card: 278
Appenzell Customs, Museum of (Urnäsch): 284
Appenzeller cheese: 9, 282–283, 286, 475–476
Appenzeller Dairy (Stein): 282–283
Appenzell Folklore Museum (Stein): 283–284
Appenzell Museum: 280–281
Appenzell Town: 277–288; eating, 286–287; helpful hints, 278–280; map, 279; sights/activities, 80–284; sleeping, 285–286; tourist information, 278; transportation, 278, 287–288
Apps: 26, 481; language, 28, 455; maps and navigation, 461, 493; messaging, 481; payment, 457; sightseeing, 463; train travel, 391, 396, 484; user reviews, 467
Art Brut Collection (Lausanne): 307, 309–310
Arth-Goldau: 106–107
ATMs: 456–458
Audio Europe, Rick Steves: 26, 497
B
Bahnhofplatz (Bern): 114
Bahnhofplatz (Luzern): 72
Bahnhofplatz (Zermatt): 249–250
Bahnhofplatz (Zürich): 34–35
Bahnhofstrasse (Interlaken): 172
Bahnhofstrasse (Zermatt): 250
Bahnhofstrasse (Zürich): 30, 35–36, 48; eating, 62–63
Banks (banking): 447; alerting to travel, 25–26. See also Money
Barefoot Trail (Appenzell): 281–282
BärenPark (Bern): 111, 130–131
Bärenplatz (Bern): 115–116, 140
Barfussweg (Appenzell): 281–282
BASE jumping: 187–188, 220–221
Basel: Fasnacht, 436, 500; population, 438
Bear Park (Bern): 111, 130–131
Beer: 286, 478–479; Interlaken, 179; Lugano, 359; Luzern, 92; Zürich, 62–63
Bel Air Tower (Lausanne): 302
Bellagio: 410
Bellavita Pool and Spa (Pontresina): 375
Berggasthaus Ebenalp: 290, 291
Berggasthaus Seealpsee: 289–290
Bergün: 418–419
Bern: 12, 110–143; eating, 139–142; helpful hints, 112; maps, 110, 114–115, 136–137; planning tips, 109–110; shopping, 121; sights/activities, 131–135; sleeping, 135–139; tourist information, 111; tours, 113; transportation, 111–112, 113, 142–143; walking tour, 113–131
Bern Cathedral: 126–128
Berner Mandelbärli: 117
Berner Oberland: 12, 158–240, 432; at a glance, 162–163; helpful hints, 165–166; hiking, 220–236; map, 160–161; planning tips, 159–160; sleeping and eating, 237–240; transportation, 160–161, 164–165; winter sports, about, 433. See also specific destinations
Berner Oberland Regional Pass: 164
Bern Historical Museum: 133–134
Bernina Express: 404–420; Lugano, 360; map, 406; orientation, 407–409; planning tips, 405–407; route overview, 405; self-guided tour, 409–420; tickets, 391–392; train types, 392–394
Bern Museum of Fine Arts: 117, 131–132
Bern Natural History Museum: 134
Bern Symphony Orchestra: 120
Bern Train Station: 111–112, 113–115, 131
Berry (Peter Robert) Museum (St. Moritz): 385
Bever: 417
Beverages: 478–479. See also Wine and vineyards
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum (Zürich): 48
Biel: 151
Biking (bike rentals): Appenzell, 279–280; Berner Oberland, 236–237; Bike ‘n’ Rail, 491; Interlaken, 169, 178; Lausanne, 301, 313; Lauterbrunnen, 185, 236–237; Luzern, 68; Morges, 313; Mürren, 203; Murten, 151; Pontresina, 375; St. Moritz, 384; Zermatt, 249, 270
Birg Station: 163, 213, 235–236
Blackneck Goat Parade (Zermatt): 248–249
Blumental: 224
Boat travel: Château de Chillon, 320; Gotthard Panorama Express, 402–403; Interlaken, 176–177; Lake Brienz, 177; Lake Geneva, 296–297, 311, 326; Lake Lugano, 348, 353–355; Lake Luzern, 87, 103, 106; Lake Murten, 151; Lake Thun, 176; map, 489; Zürich, 53–54
Böcklin, Arnold: 52
Boltigen: 337
Bond World 007 (Schilthorn): 215
Books, recommended: 501–502; for children, 503–504
Bookstore, in Bern: 112
Border crossings: 453
Bourbaki Panorama (Luzern): 82–83
Breithorn: 261
Brienz, Lake: 167, 397; cruises, 177
Brig: 428
Brücke zum Steg (Zermatt): 250
Brünig Pass: 397
Brusio Viaduct: 413
Bubenberg, Adrian von: 144–145
Budgeting: 23
Budget tips: See Money-saving tips
Bundeshaus (Bern): 117–118
Bundesplatz (Bern): 118
Bungee jumping, in Interlaken: 178
Bürkliplatz (Zürich): 62–63
Busenalp: 234
Buses: Berner Oberland, 165; Bernina Express, 408, 410–411; Laussane, 301–302; Lugano, 342, 360–361; map, 489; Montreux, 326; St. Moritz, 384; Samedan, 379; Upper Engadine, 366, 389
Business hours: 454
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Cabaret Voltaire (Zürich): 41
Cable cars, funiculars and lifts: Allmendhubelbahn, 206–207, 223; Berner Oberland, 160–161, 162, 164, 177–178, 211–219; map, 160–161; passes, 164; Ebenalp, 288–289; Gimmelwald, 194; glossary of terms, 490; Gornergrat, 243, 246, 264–265; Grütschalp, 191; Interlaken, 177–178; Jungfraubahn, 162, 215–217; Les Diablerets, 338–339; Lugano, 343; Luzern, 86; Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Lift, 243, 246, 253, 257–261; Moléson, 334; Monte Brè, 352; Monte Generoso, 352–353; Mount Pilatus, 95–98; Mount Rigi, 105–107; Piz Nair, 387–388; Pontresina, 371–375; Rothorn Lift, 243, 250, 255, 266–267; San Salvatore, 350–353; Schilthornbahn, 162, 191, 211–212, 221; Zermatt, 243, 246–247, 255–267
Cabs: See Taxis
Cailler Chocolate Factory (Broc): 335–336
Calvin, John (Calvinism): 47, 51, 145, 147, 305, 443
Camping (campgrounds): 189, 469–470
Campione d’Italia (Lugano): 348
Cantine di Gandria (Lake Lugano): 354
Canyoning, in Interlaken: 178
Car insurance: 492–493
Car travel (driving): 494–495; Appenzell, 277, 278; Bern, 112; Berner Oberland, 164; best two-week trip, 21; distance and time, 493; Gruyères, 329; Interlaken, 183; Lausanne, 300–301, 319; Lauterbrunnen, 185; Les Alpes Suisses, 336–338; Luzern, 68; Murten, 144, 154; navigation options, 493–494; Pontresina, 369–370; St. Moritz, 384; Samedan, 379; Stansstad, 103; Upper Engadine, 366; Zermatt, 248; Zürich, 31
Casinò di Campione (Lugano): 348
Casino Kursaal (Interlaken): 173
Caslano: 355–356
Cassarate: 352
Castles and palaces: Château de Chillon, 296, 319–324; Château-d’OEx, 337, 399; Gruyères Castle, 330–331; Hünegg Castle, 179; Murten Castle, 150; Oberhofen Castle, 179; Thun Castle, 179
Cavaglia: 415
Cell phones: 26, 479, 481–482. See also Apps
Central Switzerland: 15, 65–108; at a glance, 67; map, 96–97; planning tips, 94–95. See also specific destinations
Chagall, Marc: 52, 80; Fraumünster (Zürich), 44–45
Chantarella: 387
Chänzeli: 108
Chapel Bridge (Luzern): 73–74
Chaplin, Charlie: 312, 326–327
Chaplin’s World (Corsier): 326–327
Charmey: 337
Château de Chillon: 296, 319–324
Chateau Gütsch (Luzern): 86
Cheese: 9, 108, 121, 196–197, 198, 254, 475–477. See also Appenzeller cheese; Gruyère cheese
Chemin de St. Jacques (Lausanne): 307
Chesa Planta (Samedan): 382
Chiesa di San Vittore Mauro (Poschiavo): 414
Chocolate: 325, 476–477, 478; Alprose Chocolate Factory (Caslano), 355–356; Ballenberg, 176; Bern, 123; Cailler Chocolate Factory (Broc), 335–336; Lugano, 348; Luzern, 86; Zürich, 35, 41, 55–56
Chocolate Adventure (Luzern): 86
Chocolate Train (Montreux): 325, 328, 329
Christmas celebrations: 433–435, 501
Chur: 417, 419, 424, 429–430; sleeping, 430
Church Bridge (Zermatt): 252–253
Churches and cathedrals: Bern Cathedral, 126–128; Fraumünster (Zürich), 44–45; French Church (Murten), 145, 147; German Church (Murten), 147–148; Grossmünster (Zürich), 41–42; Holy Ghost Church (Bern), 115; Jesuitenkirche (Luzern), 75–76; Lausanne Cathedral, 305–306; St. Francis Church (Lausanne), 303–304; St. Ignazio Church (Poschiavo), 414; St. Mary Church (Pontresina), 370–371; St. Mary of the Angels Church (Lugano), 348–349; St. Peter Church (Samedan), 380–381; St. Peterskirche (Zürich), 39; Samedan Catholic Church, 380; Wasserkirche (Zürich), 43
Church Square (Zermatt): 251–252
Cinemas: See Movie theaters
Classroom Europe, Rick Steves: 26, 497
Clothing sizes: 504–505
Cogwheels: See Cable cars, funiculars and lifts
Col de la Croix: 338
Collection de l’Art Brut (Lausanne): 307, 309–310
Corniche de Lavaux: 319
Corvatsch-Furtschellas: 367
Costs of trip: 23
Covid vaccine/test requirements: 25, 452
Cows: See Cheese; Dairy cows
Credit Suisse (Zürich): 48
Cruises: See Boat travel
Cuisine: 59–60, 472, 475–478; Graubünden, 365. See also Eating
Culture and Conference Center (Luzern): 72–73
Currency and exchange: 456–458
Customs regulations: 460–461
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Dairy cows (cow culture): 9, 196–197, 254, 278–279, 330, 398, 399. See also Cheese
Daub Peak: 232
Davos: 274
Diablerets Summit: 338–339
Diavolezza-Lagalb: 367
Diavolezza Peak: 374–375
Dining: See Eating; and specific destinations
Discounts: See Money-saving tips
Disentis: 424–425
Domaso: 410
Domleschg Valley: 419
Dongo: 410
Doyle, Arthur Conan: 397
Driving: See Car travel
Drug policy: 37
Dubuffet, Jean: 309
Duncan, David Douglas: 80
Dutch Tower (Bern): 116
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Eating: 472–478; budgeting, 23; budget options, 473–475; French phrases, 512; German phrases, 510; Italian phrases, 514; restaurant pricing, 473; tipping, 459, 472. See also Cheese; Chocolate; Fondue; Markets; and specific destinations
Ebenalp: 288–291; hiking, 288–290; map, 289
Economy: 438
Eggishorn: 427–428
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (Zürich): 38–39
Einstein, Albert: 38, 131, 445; biographical sketch, 124–125; House (Bern), 123–124; Museum (Bern), 133–134
Eismeer: 217–218
Electric fences: 226–227
Electricity: 454
Embassies, in Bern: 453
Emergencies: 453
Engadine architecture: overview, 381
Engadiner Museum (St. Moritz): 386–387
Engadine Valley: on Bernina Express, 416. See also Upper Engadine
Entertainment: See Music; Nightlife
Environmental footprint (going green): 455
Erlacherhof (Bern): 128
Erni (Hans) Museum (Luzern): 85
Escaliers du Marché (Lausanne): 307
Escher, Alfred: 35
Escher-Wyss-Platz (Zürich): 54
Esel (Mount Pilatus): 100–101
Esplanade de la Cathédrale (Lausanne): 307
ETH Zürich: 38–39
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System): 453
European Union (EU): 9
Events: See Festivals
Evian-les-Bains: 307
Exchange rate: 456
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Faido: 404
Fasnacht: 68, 78–79, 435–436, 500
Faulhorn: 232
Federer, Roger: 451
Festivals: 435–436, 499–501; Gruyères, 329–330; Luzern, 68, 500; Murten, 144; Zermatt, 248–249
Filisur: 419
Films, recommended: 502–504; for children, 503–504
Findeln: 269
5-Seenweg: 268
Flag, Swiss: 438
Flüelen: 403
Folklore Festival (Zermatt): 248
Folk museums: Appenzell Folklore Museum (Stein), 283–284; Engadiner Museum (St. Moritz), 386–387; Lauterbrunnen Valley Folk Museum, 188; Musée Gruèrien (Bulle), 335; Museum of Appenzell Customs (Urnäsch), 284; Swiss Open-Air Museum (Ballenberg), 163, 175–177
Folk music: Appenzell, 281; Mürren, 208
Food: See Cheese; Chocolate; Cuisine; Eating; Fondue; Markets
Forest Fun Park Zermatt: 255
Fountain of Justice (Bern): 129
Fräkmüntegg (Mount Pilatus): 98, 101
Franc, Swiss: 456
Frau Gerolds Garten (Zürich): 54
Fraumünster (Zürich): 44–45
Freitag (Zürich): 54
French Church (Murten): 145, 147
French restaurant phrases: 512
French survival phrases: 511
French Switzerland: 16, 293–339, 398–399; at a glance, 296; map, 294–295; planning tips, 294–296. See also specific destinations
Fribourg: 147
Friedhof Fluntern (Zürich): 55
Fromagerie d’Alpage du Moléson: 334–335
Funiculars: See Cable cars, funiculars and lifts
Furi: 247, 255, 258, 259–261, 263; eating, 263
Furka Base Tunnel: 429
Furka Pass: 428–429
Füssli, Johann Heinrich: 52
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Geneva, Lake: 16, 293, 310–311, 319, 325; at a glance, 296; cruises, 296–297, 311, 326; map, 294–295; planning tips, 294–296; transportation, 296–297
German Church (Murten): 147–148
German restaurant phrases: 510
German survival phrases: 509
Giacometti, Alberto: 36, 53, 132, 450
Giacometti, Augusto: 42
Giardino Belvedere (Lugano): 349
Giger (H. R.) Museum (Gruyères): 331
Gimmelwald: 162, 192–201; Christmas events, 434; eating, 201; hiking, 220–236; maps, 193, 222–223; nightlife, 201; sleeping, 199–201; tourist information, 193; walking tour, 194–199
Gimmelwald Fire Station: 198–199
Glaciers: about, 440–441; Aletsch, 219, 428; Morteratsch, 373, 374, 416; Palü, 415
Glacier Express: 420–429; Luzern, 94; map, 421; orientation, 421–423; planning tips, 420–421; route overview, 420; self-guided tour, 424–429; tickets, 391–392; train connections, 94, 274, 429; train types, 392–394; Zermatt, 249, 274
Glacier Garden (Luzern): 83–84
Glacier Palace (Zermatt): 262
Glacier Paradise, Matterhorn: 243, 246, 253, 257–261
Glacier 3000 (Les Diablerets): 337–339
Glatz (Bern): 117
Gletschergarten (Luzern): 83–84
Glockengasse (Zürich): 39
Goat Parade (Zermatt): 248–249
Golden Pass: 394–400; map, 394; orientation, 395–396; planning tips, 395; route overview, 394–395; self-guided tour, 396–400; tickets, 391–392; train types, 392–394
Goms: 427
Gondolas: See Cable cars, funiculars and lifts
Gontenbad: 281–282
Gorner Gorge: 255
Gornergrat: 243, 255, 261, 263–266
Gornergrat Top Station: 243, 246, 264–265
Gornerschlucht: 255
Gotthard Base Tunnel: 360, 400, 404
Gotthard Panorama Express: 400–404; Lugano, 340, 360; Luzern, 94; map, 401; orientation, 402; route overview, 401; self-guided tour, 402–404; tickets, 391–392; train types, 392–394
Grand Café al Porto (Lugano): 344
Graubünden: language, 7, 365, 480; overview, 365. See also specific destinations
Grauseeli Lake: 235
Gravedona: 410
Grengiols Tunnel: 428
Grossmünster (Zürich): 41–42
Gruèrien Museum (Bulle): 335
Grütschalp Cable Car: 191
Gruyère cheese: 9, 328, 329–330, 332, 333, 334–335, 475
Gruyères: 296, 328–333, 337; eating, 333; sights, 330–332; sleeping, 333
Gruyères Castle: 330–331
Gryon: 338
“Guardian Angel” (Zürich): 34
Guidebooks: Berner Oberland, 165–166; Rick Steves, 497; updates, 496
Gurten (Bern): 119; Open-Air Rock Festival, 500
Gütschbahn (Luzern): 86
H
Hall of Mirrors (Luzern): 84
Hanftheke Bern: 125–126
Hanggliding: See Paragliding
Hanz: 424
Harderbahn (Interlaken): 163, 177–178
Harder Kulm (Interlaken): 163, 177–178
Hauptgasse (Appenzell): 278
Hauptgasse (Murten): 149–150
Heiliggeistkirche (Bern): 115
Helvetii tribe: 34, 51, 145, 439
Herisau: 287
Hesse, Hermann: 450
Hiking: high-altitude, about, 256; safety, 226–227, 256, 366; weather concerns, 226, 256; Appenzell, 281–282; Berner Oberland, 162–163, 166, 220–236; Château de Chillon, 320; Ebenalp, 288–290; Gimmelwald, 220–236; Lausanne, 313; Lauterbrunnen Valley, 162–163, 220–236; Liechtenstein, 291; Lugano, 355; Mount Pilatus, 99–101; Mount Rigi, 107–108; Mürren, 207–208; Pontresina, 370–371, 371–375; St. Moritz, 387–388; Schilthorn, 215; Weg der Schweiz, 403; Zermatt, 245, 247, 255–269
Hilterfingen: 179
Hinterdorf (Zermatt): 246, 251
Hinterrhein River: 419
Hirschenplatz (Luzern): 78
Historisches Museum (Luzern): 81
History: 437–445; military readiness, 6, 8, 102
Hofmattstrasse (Zermatt): 250
Höhematte Park (Interlaken): 173
Holidays: 499–501
Holländerturm (Bern): 116
Holy Ghost Church (Bern): 115
Horner Pub (Lauterbrunnen): 187–188, 190
Hostels: overview, 471–472, 474. See also specific destinations
Hotels: overview, 465–468; rates and deals, 464–465; reservations, 24, 25, 468–469. See also specific destinations
H.R. Giger Museum (Gruyères): 331
Hünegg Castle: 179
Husmättli (Gimmelwald): 196–198
I
Ice Palace (Jungfraujoch): 219
Immigrants (immigration): 447–448
Interlaken: 162, 167–183, 337–338, 397; biking, 236–237; eating, 181–183; helpful hints, 165–166, 169; map, 170–171; nightlife, 179–180; sights/activities, 175–179; sleeping, 180–181; tourist information, 167–168; transportation, 168–169, 183; walking tour, 169–175
International Olympic Committee: 297, 311–313
Internet security: 483
Iseltwald: 177
Italian restaurant phrases: 514
Italian survival phrases: 513
Italy: 348, 361; on the Bernina Express, 405, 409, 410–411
Itineraries: best two-week train trip, 20–21; designing your own, 17–22; must-see destinations, 12; worth-it destinations, 15–16
J
Jaman Tunnel: 399
Jesuitenkirche (Luzern): 75–76
Joyce, James: 55
Jungfraujoch: 215–219; ascending, 217–219; transportation, 192
Jungfrau Travel Pass: 164, 216
Junkerngasse (Bern): 128–129
K
Käfigturm (Bern): 115
Kapellbrücke (Luzern): 73–74
Kirchbrücke (Zermatt): 252–253
Kirchenfeld Bridge (Bern): 119–120
Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig: 132
Kirchstrasse (Zermatt): 252
Klee, Paul: 53, 80–81, 132, 444–445, 450; Center (Bern), 131, 132–133
Kleine Scheidegg: 162, 229–231; sleeping and eating, 239
Klein Matterhorn: 243, 259, 261
Klettersteig Mürren: 207–208
Kornhauskeller (Bern): 121, 140
Kornhausplatz (Bern): 120–121
Kramgasse (Bern): 122–126
Kreuzgang Fraumünster (Zürich): 47
Kriens: 98
Kronberg Luge Ride (Jakobsbad): 285
Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth: 450–451
Kultur-und Kongresszentrum (Luzern): 72–73
Kulturzentrum Reithalle (Bern): 135
Kunsthalle Bern: 134
Kunsthalle Ziegelhütte (Appenzell): 281
Kunsthaus Zürich: 52–53
Kunstmuseum Appenzell: 281
Kunstmuseum Bern: 117, 131–132
L
Lac du Vernay: 399
Lac Léman: See Geneva, Lake
Lago di Poschiavo: 413
Lake Lucerne Navigation Company: 87
La Maison du Gruyère Cheese Factory: 332
Landesmuseum (Zürich): 34, 49–52
Landsgemeindeplatz (Appenzell): 277, 278, 286
Landwasser Viaduct: 419
Language: 7, 28, 480; French restaurant phrases, 512; French survival phrases, 511; German restaurant phrases, 510; German survival phrases, 509; Italian restaurant phrases, 514; Italian survival phrases, 513; online translation tips, 455
Language barrier: 480
La Prese: 413
Laundry: Bern, 112; Lugano, 343; Luzern, 68; Mürren, 203; Zürich, 31
Lausanne: 296–319; eating, 316–318; helpful hints, 301; maps, 299, 303, 315; nightlife, 313; sights/activities, 308–313; tourist information, 298, 300; transportation, 300–302, 318–319; walking tour, 302–307
Lausanne Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts: 310
Lausanne Cathedral: 305–306
Lausanne City History Museum: 307, 308
Lauterbrunnen: 162, 184–192; activities, 185–188; biking, 236–237; eating, 190; helpful hints, 185; map, 186; sleeping, 188–189; transportation, 184–185, 191–192
Lauterbrunnen Valley: BASE jumping, 187–188; biking, 236–237; hiking, 162–163, 220–236; transportation, 191–192
Lauterbrunnen Valley Folk Museum: 188
Lavaux: 399–400
Lavaux-Oron: 313
Le Corbusier: 450
Le Moléson Mountain: 333–334
Le Musée et Parc Olympique (Lausanne): 311–313
Lenin, Vladimir: 41
Les Alpes Suisses: 336–338
Les Avants: 399
Le Sépey: 337
Liechtenstein: 291–292
Lifts: See Cable cars, funiculars and lifts
Light Festival (Murten): 144, 500
Limmat River: 30, 35, 38, 43; cruises, 53–54; eating along, in Zürich, 62–63
Lindenhof (Zürich): 38–39
Lindt: 130, 219, 477; Zürich, 35, 55–56
Lion Monument (Luzern): 82
Locarno: 356
Lothar: 399
Löwendenkmal (Luzern): 82
Löwenplatz (Luzern): 81–84
Lucerne: See Luzern
Lucerne Museum Card: 66
Lucerne Navigation Company: 87
Lugano: 16, 340–361, 404; eating, 358–360; helpful hints, 343; history of, 350; maps, 342, 346–347; planning tips, 340–341; shopping, 348; sights/activities, 350–356; sleeping, 357–358; tourist information, 341; transportation, 341–343, 360–361; walking tour, 343–349
Lugano, Lake: 340, 341, 346–348, 410; cruises, 348, 353–355; map, 342
Lugano Art and Cultural Center: 349
Lugano Art Museum of Italian Switzerland: 344–345
Lugano City Hall: 341
Lugano City Park: 345–346
Luges: 100, 101, 285, 335, 339
Lungernsee: 397
Lutry: 313
Luzern: 15, 66–94; eating, 91–94; helpful hints, 68; maps, 70–71, 90–91; planning tips, 65; shopping, 78; sights/activities, 79–87; sleeping, 88–90; tourist information, 66–67; tours, 69; transportation, 67–68, 69, 94; walking tour, 69–79
Luzern, Lake: 67, 76, 79, 86–87; boating, 87; cruises, 87, 103, 106; map, 96–97
Luzern Culture and Congress Centre: 72–73
Luzern History Museum: 81
Luzern Visitor Card: 67
M
Madonna di Tirano: 411
Maggiore, Lake: 356
Mail: 483. See also specific destinations
Maison du Gruyère Cheese Factory: 332
Maps: navigation apps, 461, 493. See also Map Index
Maria-of-the-Snow Chapel: 108
Markets: Bern, 112; Lausanne, 301; Lugano, 344; Luzern, 68; Zürich, 34, 40, 54
Marzilibad (Bern): 119, 134–135
MASILugano: 344–345
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise: 253, 257–263
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Lift: 243, 246, 253, 257–261
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Summit: 261–262
Matterhorn Glacier Ride II: 262
Matterhorn Gotthard Railway: 274
Matterhorn Museum (Zermatt): 246, 252, 253–254
Matterhorn Trail: 247, 257, 262–263
Mattertal: 428
Matthorn (Mount Pilatus): 101
Medical help: 453; Luzern, 68; Zürich, 31
Meiringen: 397
Mercury, Freddie: 325
Metric system: 504–505
Metropole Hotel (Interlaken): 172, 179–180, 181
Milan Airport: 361
Mill Bridge (Luzern): 76–77
Miralago: 413
Mobile phones: 26, 479, 481–482. See also Apps
Moléson Mountain: 333–334
Moléson-sur-Gruyères: 333–335
Mönchsjochhütte: 219
Money: 455–460; average daily expenses, 23; budgeting, 23
Money-saving tips (discounts): 23–24, 455; Appenzell, 278; eating, 24, 473–475; Laussane, 301–302; Lugano, 341; Luzern, 66–67; sleeping, 24, 464–465; Swiss Museum Pass, 23–24, 462; Swiss Travel Pass, 23–24, 462, 485, 487; Zürich, 30, 31
Montagnola: 356
Montebello Curve: 416
Monte Generoso: 352–353
Monte Rosa Hotel (Zermatt): 251–252, 254
Morcote: 356
Morges: 313
Morteratsch: 417
Morteratsch Glacier: 373, 374, 416
Mountain biking: See Biking
Mountaineers’ Cemetery (Zermatt): 252
Mountain Guides’ House (Zermatt): 254
Mountain lifts: See Cable cars, funiculars and lifts
Mountain View Trail: 225
Mount Pilatus: 67, 95–101, 396; ascending, 95–98; eating, 99; hiking, 99–101; sleeping, 99
Mount Rigi: 67, 105–108; ascending, 105–107; hiking, 107–108; sleeping and eating, 107
Mount Säntis: 275
Movies, recommended: 502–504; for children, 503–504
Muesli: 477–478
Mühlenplatz (Luzern): 77
Munch, Edvard: 52
Münstergasse (Zürich): 41
Münsterhof (Zürich): 45–48
Münsterplattform (Bern): 128
Muottas Muragl: 363, 371–372, 380, 417; sleeping, 377
Murmelweg: 268
Mürren: 162, 202–211; activities, 206–208, 228; eating, 210–211; helpful hints, 203; hiking, 163, 222–228; map, 204–205; nightlife, 208; sleeping, 208–210; tourist information, 202; walking tour, 203–206
Mürrenbach: 228
Mürrenbach Falls: 221
Murten: 15, 143–154; activities, 150–151; eating, 153–154; helpful hints, 144; maps, 110, 146; nightlife, 152; planning tips, 109–110; sleeping, 152; tourist information, 143; tours, 144; transportation, 143–144, 154; walking tour, 144–150
Murten, Lake: 143, 145, 150–151; cruises, 151
Murten Castle: 150
Murten Classics Music Festival: 144
Murten Light Festival: 144, 500
Murten Ramparts: 148–149
Murten Swimming Pool: 151
Murten Town Museum: 150
Murten Youth Festival: 144
Musée et Parc Olympique (Lausanne): 311–313
Musée Gruèrien (Bulle): 335
Musée Historique de Lausanne: 307, 308
Museo Casa Console (Poschiavo): 414
Museo Doganale (Lugano): 354
Museum Alpin (Pontresina): 371
Museum for Contemporary Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) (Lausanne): 310
Museum of Appenzell Customs (Urnäsch): 284
Museum of Fine Arts (Bern): 117, 131–132
Museum of Tourism (Interlaken): 174
Museum Rietberg (Zürichsee): 55
Music: Appenzell, 281; Interlaken, 179; Lausanne, 313; Luzern, 68; Murten, 144; Pontresina, 370; Zürich, 63
N
National Museum Zürich: 34, 49–52
Nätschen: 426
Neustadt (Luzern): 66; eating, 92–93
Niederdorf (Zürich): 30, 39, 40–41; eating, 60–61; sleeping, 57, 59
Nightlife: Gimmelwald, 201; Interlaken, 179–180; Lausanne, 313; Mürren, 208; Murten, 152; Zermatt, 273–274. See also Music
Nikolaital Valley: 245
North Face Trail: 163, 222–225
Nouvel, Jean: 72–73
Nydegg Bridge (Bern): 130
O
Oberalp, Lake: 425–426
Oberalppass: 425
Obere Schwändihütte: 108
Oberhaupt (Mount Pilatus): 99–100
Oberhofen Castle: 179
Obersteinberg: 163, 234; sleeping, 234–235
Old Town (Lausanne): 298, 302–310; eating, 316–317; map, 303; sleeping, 314
Old Tram Depot (Bern): 131, 140
Olive Trail (Lugano): 355
Olympic Museum and Park (Lausanne): 311–313
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (movie): 215, 503
Oppenheim, Meret: 117
Ospizio Bernina: 373–374
Ouchy (Lausanne): 298, 307, 310–313; eating, 318; sleeping, 316
Ovomaltine: 479
P
Packing tips and checklist: 26, 507
Palü Glacier: 415
Paradeplatz (Zürich): 48
Paragliding: 178, 207, 269–270
Parco Civico Villa Ciani (Lugano): 345–346
Parliament (Bern): 117–118
Passerelle du Flon (Lausanne): 302, 313
Paul Klee Center (Bern): 131, 132–133
Pensions: overview, 468–469. See also specific destinations
Pestalozzi, Johann Heinrich: 35–36
Pestalozzi Park (Zürich): 35–36
Pfalzgasse (Zürich): 38
Piaget, Jean: 450
Pian di Spagna: 411
“Pian di Spagna”: 411
Piazza Comunale (Poschiavo): 414
Piazza della Riforma (Lugano): 344, 359
Piazza Indipendenza (Lugano): 345
Pilatus: See Mount Pilatus
Piz Bernina: 417
Piz Cambrena: 416
Piz Palü: 415
Piz Varuna: 415
Place de la Palud (Lausanne): 307
Place de la Riponne (Lausanne): 307
Place St-François (Lausanne): 303–304
Planetarium, in Luzern: 86
Plateforme 10 Arts Complex (Lausanne): 310
Platzspitz Park (Zürichsee): 37, 53
Police: 453
Police Department (Zürich): 36
Pont Bessières (Lausanne): 304–305
Pontresina: 363, 368–378, 417; eating, 377–378; helpful hints, 370; map, 369; shopping, 370; sights/activities, 370–375; sleeping, 376–377; tourist information, 368–369; transportation, 369–370
Population: 438
Poschiavo: 374, 413–415; eating, 413–414
Postgasse (Appenzell): 278
Post offices: 483. See also specific destinations
Praz: 151
Preda: 418
Prison Tower (Bern): 115
Protestant Reformation, overview: 442–443
Pully (Lausanne): 313
Punt Muragl: 372
Q
Quai d’Ouchy (Lausanne): 310–311
Quartier du Flon (Lausanne): 302, 313
R
Rafting: 178
Rail passes: 21, 23–24, 392, 485–488, 496
Rail travel: See Scenic rail journeys; Tourist trains; Train travel
Rathausbrücke (Zürich): 40
Rathausgasse (Bern): 121
Reckingen: 427
Rental properties: 470–471
Resources from Rick Steves: 496–498
Restaurants: See Eating; and specific destinations
Reuss River: 66, 74–75, 428; walking tour, Luzern, 69–79
Reuss River Weir System: 76
Richard Wagner Museum (Luzern): 86
Ried: 269
Rietberg Museum (Zürichsee): 55
Riffelberg Express: 257, 260, 264, 265–266
Rifle Museum (Bern): 134
Rindermarkt (Zürich): 40
Rivella: 479
Roman Museum (Avenches): 156
Romans, ancient (Roman sites): 29, 38, 39, 51, 143, 145, 297, 350, 439; Avenches, 155–156; Vidy, 313
Rominger Möbel (Pontresina): 370
Röntgen, Wilhelm: 38–39
Room and board: See Eating; Sleeping
Rope courses, in Interlaken: 178
Roseg Valley: 375
Rosengart Collection (Luzern): 80–81
Rosengarten (Bern): 131
Rösti: about, 477
Rothorn Lift: 243, 250, 255, 266–267
Rotstockhütte: 236
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques: 51, 321, 449
Rue de Bourg (Lausanne): 304
Rue du Grand-Pont (Lausanne): 302–303
Rueras: 425
Rütli: 403
S
St. Beatus Caves: 176–177
St. Francis Church (Lausanne): 303–304
St. Ignazio Church (Poschiavo): 414
St. Mary Church (Pontresina): 370–371
St. Mary of the Angels Church (Lugano): 348–349
St. Moritz: 363, 382–389, 417; eating, 388–389; helpful hints, 384; sights/activities, 384–388; tourist information, 383; transportation, 384, 389; winter sports, 432
St. Moritz Lake: 383, 385, 388
St. Peter Church (Samedan): 380–381
St. Peter’s Chapel (Luzern): 79
St. Peter’s Church (Zürich): 39
St-Saphorin: 313
Salvatore Museum (Lugano): 351
Samedan: 363, 378–382, 417; sights, 379–382; transportation, 379
Samedan Catholic Church: 380
Sammlung Rosengart (Luzern): 80–81
San Rocco Church (Lugano): 345
San Salvatore: 351–352
Santa Maria degli Angioli (Lugano): 348–349
Sarnen: 396–397
Sarner Aa River: 396–397
Sassal Masone: 416
Scenic rail journeys: 16, 390–430, 488; Bernina Express, 404–420; Glacier Express, 420–429; Golden Pass, 394–400; Gotthard Panorama Express, 400–404; map, 391; tickets, 25, 391–392; train types, 392–394
Scex Rouge: 339
Schaan: 292
Schanf: 417
Schiltalp: 224–225
Schilthorn: 211–215; ascending, 212–215; eating, 214–215; hiking, 215, 235–236
Schilthornbahn: 162, 191, 211–212, 221
Schloss Hünegg: 179
Schloss Oberhofen: 179
Schloss Thun: 179
Schulhausplatz (St. Moritz): 384–385
Schwarzenbach (Zürich): 41
Schweizer Heimatwerk (Zürich): 36
Schynige Platte: 163, 232–233; sleeping, 233
Seasons: 17–18
Sedrun: 425
Seealpsee: 290
Sefinenfall Falls: 221
Sefinen Valley: 163, 198, 221–222
Segantini, Giovanni: 52–53; Museum (St. Moritz), 385–386
Seilpark (Interlaken): 178
Shopping: budgeting, 24; clothing sizes, 504–505; hours, 454; VAT refunds, 460. See also Markets; and specific destinations
Sightseeing: best two-week train trip, 20–21; budgeting, 24; general tips, 461–463; must-see destinations, 12; worth-it destinations, 15–16. See also specific sights and destinations
SIM cards: 481–482
Simmental Valley: 337, 338, 398
Simonet Weapons (Murten): 149
Sitter River: 278
Skiing: 432; Berner Oberland, 166, 203; Corviglia, 367; Gstaad, 398; Mürren-Schilthorn, 203; Pontresina, 370; St. Moritz, 384, 432; Zermatt, 249, 270
Skyline Walk (Schilthorn): 213
Sleep code: 464
Sleeping: 463–472; budgeting, 23; rates and deals, 24, 464–465; reservations, 24, 25, 468–469; types of accommodations, 465–472. See also specific destinations
Smartphones: 26, 479, 481–482. See also Apps
Snowboarding: See Skiing
Snow Fun Park (Jungfraujoch): 219
Soaring: See Paragliding
Sonnenberg: 224
Sorico: 410–411
Special events: See Festivals
Sphinx Observation Deck (Jungfraujoch): 218
Sports: See specific sports
Sportzentrum (Mürren): 203
Spreuerbrücke (Luzern): 76–77
Sprüngli (Zürich): 48
Sprutz Waterfall: 163, 225, 236
Spysi (Bern): 129
Staffel: 107–108
Stansstad: 103
Staubbach Falls: 185, 187, 220
Stauffacher (Bern): 112
Stechelberg: 212; hiking, 163, 221–222, 228; sleeping, 240; transportation, 191–192
Stein: 282–284
Stellisee: 267–268
Sternenplatz (Luzern): 78–79
Sunnegga: 247
Sunnegga Viewpoint: 243, 246, 268
Suppenalp: 224
Surselva: 424
Suspension Rope Park (Mount Pilatus): 101
Swimming: Bern, 119, 134–135; Lauterbrunnen, 188; Murten, 151; Pontresina, 375
Swiss Army knives: 121, 149, 167
Swiss chocolate: See Chocolate
Swiss Chocolate Adventure (Luzern): 86
Swissminiatur (Melide): 356
Swiss National Museum Zürich: 34, 49–52
Swiss Open-Air Museum (Ballenberg): 163
Swiss Open-Air Museum at Ballenberg: 175–177
Swiss Parliament (Bern): 117–118
Swiss Rifle Museum (Bern): 134
Swiss Transport Museum (Luzern): 84–86
Swiss Travel Pass: 21, 23–24, 31, 66, 462, 485, 487
Swiss Wine Road: 319
Synagogengasse (Zürich): 40
T
Talmuseum Lauterbrunnen: 188
Täsch: 429
Taxes: VAT refunds, 460
Taxis: 491; Lausanne, 300; Laussane, 302; tipping, 459; Zermatt, 248
Tell, William: 40, 442, 448, 500, 502
Tell-Pass: 69
Tellskapelle: 403
Temperatures, average monthly: 505
Testa Grigia: 261–262
Theft alerts: 27, 453, 458–459
Three Lakes cruise: 151
Thun, Lake: 167, 397; cruises, 176
Thun Castle: 179
Thusis: 419
Tibet Museum (Gruyères): 331–332
Ticino: 340, 404. See also Lugano
“Times Square” (Gimmelwald): 194–195
Time zones: 454
Tipping: 459–460
Tirano: 374, 411–412; eating, 412
Tomlishorn (Mount Pilatus): 101
Tour guides: tipping, 460. See also specific destinations
Tourist information: 453. See also specific destinations
Tours: best two-week train trip, 20–21; Rick Steves, 497. See also Walking tours, guided; and specific destinations
Train travel: 10, 483–491; Appenzell, 277, 278, 287–288; Bern, 111–112, 142–143; Berner Oberland, 160–161, 164; best two-week trip, 20–21; Bike ‘n’ Rail, 491; budgeting, 23; Château de Chillon, 320; general tips, 488, 490–491; Gruyères, 329; Interlaken, 168–169, 174–175, 183; Lake Geneva, 296–297; Lausanne, 300, 318–319; Lauterbrunnen, 184, 192; Lugano, 341–342, 360–361; Luzern, 67–68, 94; map, 489; Montreux, 325–326; Murten, 143–144, 154; Pontresina, 369; St. Moritz, 384; Samedan, 379; schedules, 484; tickets, 485, 486; Upper Engadine, 366, 389; Zermatt, 242, 247–248, 274; Zürich, 31, 63. See also Scenic rail journeys; Tourist trains
Transportation: 483–496; budgeting, 23; map, 489; pre-booking, 25. See also Boat travel; Buses; Car travel; Train travel
Transport Museum (Luzern): 84–86
Travel advisories: 452
Travel smarts: 27–28
Tresivio: 411
Trip costs: 23
Trockener Steg: 259–260
Trümmelbach Falls: 163, 187, 221
Tschingelhorn: 235
Tussaud, Anne-Marie “Marie”: 449
TV shows, recommended: 502–504
U
Uber: 491
Uetliberg (Zürichsee): 56
University of Zürich: 38–39
Unterseen (Interlaken): 167, 172, 173–174; eating, 182–183
Upper Engadine: 16, 362–389, 417; helpful hints, 366–367; map, 363; planning tips, 364; transportation, 366, 389. See also Pontresina; St. Moritz; Samedan
Urnäsch: 285
V
Vaduz (Liechtenstein): 291–292
Valais: 427, 432. See also Matterhorn; Zermatt
Valle Verzasca: 356
Valposchiavo: 412–413
Valtellina Valley: 411
VAT refunds: 460
Verkehrshaus (Luzern): 84–86
Via Canova (Lugano): 344–345
Via Ferrata (Mürren): 205, 207–208
Via Nassa (Lugano): 348
Via Pessina (Lugano): 344
Via Salet (St. Moritz): 383
Via Serlas (St. Moritz): 385
Vidy: 313
Vierwaldstättersee: 402–403
Villa Ciani (Lugano): 345–346
Visitor information: 453. See also specific destinations
Visp: 428
Vitznau: 106–107
Vorderrhein Gorge: 424
W
Wagner (Richard) Museum (Luzern): 86
Walking tours, guided: Bern, 113; Interlaken, 169; Lausanne, 300; Luzern, 69; Zürich, 32
Walking tours, self-guided: Bern, 113–131; Gimmelwald, 194–199; Interlaken, 169–175; Lausanne, 302–307; Lugano, 343–349; Luzern, 69–79; Mürren, 203–206; Murten, 144–150; Samedan, 379–382; Zermatt, 249–253; Zürich, 32–49
Wasenegg Ridge: 236
Wassen: 403–404
Wasserkirche (Zürich): 43
Water Tower (Luzern): 73
Weg der Schweiz: 403
Weggis: 105–107
Weggisgasse (Luzern): 78
Weinmarkt (Luzern): 77–78
Weinplatz (Zürich): 39
Wengen: 229, 499; hiking, 229–231; sleeping and eating, 237–239; transportation, 192
Werdmühlestrass (Zürich): 36
White Lake: 416
Wilderswil: 232–233
Wildkirchli church: 289
William Tell Express: See Gotthard Panorama Express
Wine and vineyards: 313, 319, 478
Winter in Switzerland: 431–436; Christmas celebrations, 433–435; top destinations, 432; winter sports tips, 433
Y
Yoga, in Mürren: 203
Youth Festival (Murten): 144
Z
Zähringen Fountain (Bern): 123
Zentrum Paul Klee (Bern): 131, 132–133
Zermatt: 16, 241–274; at a glance, 246–247; eating, 272–274; helpful hints, 248–249; maps, 244, 258–259; nightlife, 273–274; planning tips, 242, 245; sights/activities, 249–270; sleeping, 270–272; tourist information, 246–247; transportation, 242, 247–248, 274; walking tour, 249–253
Zermatt Church Square: 251–252
Zermatt City Hall: 252
Zermatt Folklore Festival: 248
Zermatt Forest Fun Park: 255
Zermatt Goat Parade: 248–249
Zermatt Matterhorn Museum: 246, 252, 253–254
Zermatt Parish Church of St. Mauritius: 252
Zermatt Train Station Square: 249–250
Zürich: 15, 29–64; Christmas events, 434; eating, 59–63; helpful hints, 31; maps, 33, 58; planning tips, 30; shopping, 31, 36, 38, 41, 54; sights/activities, 49–56; sleeping, 56–59; tourist information, 30; tours, 32; transportation, 31, 63–64; walking tour, 32–49
Zürich, Lake (Zürichsee): 30, 48–49; cruises, 53–54
Zürich Airport: 63–64
Zürich City Archive: 40–41
Zürich Town Hall: 40
Zürich Train Station: 31, 32, 34, 63; sleeping near, 56–57; supermarkets near, 62
Zürich University: 38–39
Zürich Zoo: 55
Zwingli, Huldrych: 41–42, 44–45, 46–47, 442–443, 448–449
Zytglogge-Turm (Bern): 121–122