Fodor's Essential Switzerland (Full-color Travel Guide)

Of the eight or more current guides to Switzerland, Fodor's is among the reasonably wide-ranging. All such books reflect the preferences of the writer; Fodor's caters to a commendably wide range of readers' interests and needs (though it omits La Chaux-de-Fonds, with Le Corbusier's houses, and the watch museum and the medieval gem of St-Ursanne) and has the added bonus of attractive presentation, images and useful maps. Ideally, it pays to consult as many guides as possible, as one item found in only one book can lead to the discovery of an amazing but little-publicised attraction, like the 'cauldrons' close to Cavaglia station near Poschiavo (mentioned in the Eyewitness guide). Perhaps the two guides, which come closest to being fully comprehensive, are the Rough Guide and Switzerland Without a Car, the latter by no means only for railway enthusiasts.

Acostumado com Lonelu planet, fiquei um pouco frustrado com o Fodor's. Os locais e atrações indicados são mais óbvios do que esperaria, a organização das informações também não faz o guia especialmente fácil de consultar.O texto tem uma estilo bem antigo, com aqueles adjetivos superlativos. Hoje em dia a expectativa é de guias mais modernos, com uma linguagem mais próxima e com indicações de quem conhece a fundo o lugar e, portanto, conseguem aprofundar além do óbvio.

Easy read and full of helpful tips. I like the way it divided up all the regions of Switzerland. I always trust Fodors when I travel abroad.

On time and as advertised

No wear or dog ears. Not as easy to use as Rick Steves guides.