Daytrips Switzerland

Forty-five one day adventures by rail, bus, and car as well as numerous walking tours. Whether by private car or by Switzerland's super-efficient public transportation system, readers will be able to easily probe out-of-the-way and favorite destinations found in Switzerland from a few strategically placed base locations. Cities described in the book will include Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne, Montreux/Vevey, Zermatt, Locarno/Ascona, Lugano, Sils Maria, and Luzern. There are visits to the incredible public spas at Bern and Bad Ragaz, the revolving cable cars of Luzern, a chapter on the famous Swiss army knives of Victorinox, lake rides in Locarno and Lugano, and walking tours of Lausanne, Basel, Geneva and Bern. The book will also inform the reader about hotels, restaurants, and local customs. Descriptions of seasonal weather variations and popular ski slopes also included. A map is included with each daytrip.

Norman Renouf resides in Richmond, Virginia, and was born and educated in England. From 1962-89 he was employed by a variety of financial institutions in the U.S. and U.K. before embarking on a professional career as a freelance travel writer and photographer. He is the author of three full-length guides on Spain, including Spain and Portugal by Rail, Daytrips Spain and Portugal, and Spain by Car: A Comprehensive Guide to Places to Stay Along the Major Roads. He has recently authored Romantic Weekends: Virginia, Washington, D.C. & Maryland.