Best of Switzerland in 12 Days Tour - 2027
Our 12-day Best of Switzerland tour will have you delighting in the majesty, diversity, and cultural quirks that make this place so…Swiss! From lak...
Best of Switzerland in 12 Days Tour - 2026
Our 12-day Best of Switzerland tour will have you delighting in the majesty, diversity, and cultural quirks that make this place so…Swiss! From lak...
Luzern
Situated on the edge of a lake, with a striking alpine panorama as a backdrop, Luzern was a regular stop on the "Grand Tour" route of Europe during...
Switzerland
Little, mountainous, efficient Switzerland is one of Europe's most appealing destinations. Wedged neatly between Germany, Austria, France, and Ital...
Swiss Alps
Let's face it: Travelers don't flock to Switzerland for its cities. Spend most of your time getting high in the Alps. Frolic and hike high above th...
Annecy
There’s something for everyone in this lakefront city that knows how to entertain: mountain views, romantic canals, a hovering château, and swimmin...
Luzern’s Swiss Mix of Delights
Pretty, pristine, and lakeside, and at the foot of a towering hulk of a mountain, Luzern has long been Switzerland's tourism capital. Since the Rom...
Switzerland Itinerary
By Rick Steves So much to see, so little time. How to choose? To help you get started, I've listed my top picks for where to go in Switzerland, ...
My Summer Adventures in the Great Swiss Cities
While most tourists in Switzerland head for the Alps, this year, I enjoyed touring the great Swiss cities: Zürich, Luzern, Bern, and Lausanne. Per...
Switzerland’s Great Cities
Focusing on Switzerland's often-overlooked urban charms, we explore lakeside Luzern, cobbled Bern, spire-filled Zürich, and sophisticated Lausanne....
Rick’s Resources: Switzerland
For your Best of Switzerland tour, we've curated this collection of Rick Steves' Europe videos, articles, and radio interviews to help you get your...
Video: Easy Travels in a Modern Swiss Train Station
I’m in Luzern, at one of Switzerland’s many modern train stations. Traveling here, it occurs to me that a big part of the fun of being in Europe is...
Switzerland’s Urban Charms
Swiss cities remind me of the guy in high school who's great at sports, has perfect hair and the best girlfriend, and whom all the teachers love. H...
Scaloppini or Kalbsschnitzel?
There are two kinds of Swiss restaurants — with and without cooked cheese. The Swiss eat out at a “cooked cheese restaurant” because they don’t wan...
The Best of Switzerland with Marta Shakhazizian
Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on September 22, 2025. Wedged neatly between Germany, Austria, France, and Ita...