Author's Note
Note
Swiss missionary work

● Getting to know Switzerland

Switzerland at a glance
Why You Can't Help Fall in Love with Switzerland
Switzerland by theme
· Theme 01 Mountain
· Theme 02 Modern Architecture
[Special Page] Swiss Modern Architects Mario Botta and Le Corbusier
· Theme 03 Art Gallery & Museum
· Theme 04 Swiss Express
· Theme 05 Hiking
Swiss cuisine
[Special Page] Enjoying Swiss Supermarkets
Swiss Shopping
[Special Page] Swiss Christmas Markets Filled with Whispers of the Stars

● Useful information about Switzerland

Switzerland at a glance
Swiss History & Culture
Catch up on the Swiss language

● Recommended Switzerland travel itinerary

1. 9 days in Switzerland, alternating between nature and the big city.
2 A 9-Day Swiss City Tour of Stunning Architecture and Art Galleries
3 I Love Mountains! 9-Day Alps Exploration
I'm a train enthusiast who enjoys just riding the trains! A two-week trip on the Panoramic Train.
5 30-Day City Tour Itinerary by Friends Switzerland

Zurich
[One Step Further!] The Rhine Falls, with its massive water stream
[One Step Further!] Stein am Rhein, the Rhine Stone that became the jewel of the Rhine
[One Step Further!] St. Gallen, the City That Shines the Most at Christmas

Lucerne
[Special Feature] The Three-Colored Alpine Charm of Lucerne: The Alps Around Lucerne
· Rigi
Pilatus
· Titlis

Bernese Oberland
[Zoom in] Transportation in the Bernese Oberland region
[Zoom in] Jungfrau VIP Pass
[Special Page] Sports with the Alps
[Special Page] How to Enjoy the Bernese Oberland: Festivals
· Interlaken
Harder Kulm Observatory
· Shnige Plate
· Grindelwald
· First
[One Step Further!] Enjoy the thrill of tobogganing, fly-lining, and ping-pong in a relaxed atmosphere.
Grindelwald Terminal
· Menlichen
· Kleine Scheidegg
· Eiger Gletzer
· Jungfraujoch
· Wengen
· Lauterbrunnen
· Mürren
[One Step Further!] Allmendhubel, the three peaks of the Bernese Oberland at a glance!
· Schilthorn Observatory

Bern
[THEME ROUTE] A stroll through Bern, accompanied by fountains and the sound of water.

Zermatt
[Special Feature] Matterhorn
1 Gornergrat
2 Sunegga & Blauherd
[Special Page] Hiking Course for Gourmet Food: Course 6: Gourmet Trail
3 Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
[One Step Further!] If it rains, try the hot springs instead of the mountains! Leukerbad

Geneva
[One Step Further!] Montreux, the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera

Basel
[THEME ROUTE] A Basel Architectural Journey: A Harmony of Tradition and Modernity
[Special Page] Vitra Campus: A Great Encounter Between Industrial Sites and Architectural Art
[Germany Tour from Basel] Freiburg, an Eco-Friendly City with Small Waterways
[France Tour from Basel 01] Strasbourg, the Center of European Politics
[France Tour from Basel 02] Colmar, the Pearl of Alsace

● Travel Preparation

Making a passport
Swiss entry permit requirements
Tips for purchasing and booking airline tickets
Prepare travel insurance and driver's license
Preparing local transportation
Use local accommodations
[Special Page] Q&A on Accommodations
Budgeting Your Trip
Exchange money
Packing your suitcase
How to respond to incidents and accidents

● Practical travel

Let's go! To the airport
Arrived at the airport! Check-in
On board
Transiting and Entering Europe
Using local transportation
Using your smartphone smartly
Departing from Switzerland
Return to Korea

Index

Bern , the capital of Switzerland, filled with the soothing sound of fountains
Zurich , Switzerland's largest city and a global financial center
Geneva , an international city with a diverse population as vast as its lake
Lucerne , the romantic city that hosts a beautiful music festival every year
Basel , a battleground of sophisticated and sensuous modern architecture
The highlight of any Alpine trip! Interlaken, where you can climb the Jungfraujoch.
Zermatt, where you can see the Matterhorn from anywhere in the city

From Switzerland's 23 core regions to 4 nearby destinations, we've got you covered!

★ Includes the latest Swiss travel information for 2024-2025
★ Comprehensive information on 23 major Swiss cities, including Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken.
★ Suggestions for nearby travel destinations that are great to visit together, such as the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein
★ Complete Swiss hiking guide and hiking map with QR code included
★ Recommended courses by schedule and theme, taking into account the traveler's preferences and route.
★ Detailed maps and public transportation routes by region are included in the book.

1.
A useful Swiss travel guide for both beginners and veteran travelers.

〈Friends Switzerland〉 is a guidebook that introduces the optimal way to travel in Switzerland, taking into account the travel style of Koreans, written by a veteran travel writer who has written numerous European travel books.
Even amidst the vast amount of travel information, the author has selected and included only the information he has personally experienced and compared to provide travelers with even the most useful information.

This book introduces a total of 23 travel destinations, dividing Switzerland into the Bernese Oberland region, which includes Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken; Bern; Zermatt, which includes the Matterhorn; Geneva; and Basel.
In addition, we have also introduced nearby tourist destinations (Rhine Falls, Stein am Rhein, St. Gallen, Montreux, Freiburg, Strasbourg, Colmar, etc.) that are good to visit while traveling to each city, making it useful for both first-time travelers visiting Switzerland and veteran travelers who have visited many times.

2.
Discover Switzerland by theme! A first look at Switzerland through photos.

〈Friends Switzerland〉 introduces Switzerland's diverse travel destinations, reflecting the wide age range and diverse travel tastes of travelers.
Not only can you enjoy the 'must-see destinations in Switzerland' where you can enjoy the Swiss Alps, such as Jungfraujoch and Matterhorn, but you can also enjoy the beautiful Swiss scenery unfolding outside the window on the panoramic train, the Christmas markets with fairytale-like scenery, the works of famous architects who have left their mark on modern architecture today, and even art galleries and museums that can easily be overlooked amidst the wondrous scenery. It covers all the travel information for all regions of Switzerland, so you don't need a professional guided tour.
This is the ultimate Swiss travel guidebook.

3.
Just following along is half the battle! Here's our suggestion for the best Swiss travel itinerary.

〈Friends Switzerland〉 suggests the best travel itineraries to help even first-time visitors to Switzerland easily plan their trip.
We offer exciting travel routes, including the Swiss Alps tour, a popular choice among Koreans, a panoramic train tour that lets you enjoy Switzerland's beautiful nature, a city tour that lets you experience the peaceful side of cities like Zurich and Lucerne, and even a variety of hiking courses.

In addition, we introduce the optimal Swiss travel courses to help you plan a more perfect Swiss trip, including a walking tour course that allows you to explore the old town that still retains traces of the Middle Ages, a sports tour for active travelers, a theme travel route for travelers with a keen interest in architecture and art, and various hiking courses for mountain sports travelers who enjoy hiking.

4.
Hiking trails recommended by the author after walking them himself & hiking map with QR codes

Most of Switzerland is mountainous.
A sport that takes full advantage of Switzerland's terrain is hiking.
Hiking offers a magical moment where you can feel the power of nature with your whole body as you walk at your own pace.
This can be said to be the highlight of any trip to Switzerland.

"Friends Switzerland" introduces a variety of hiking courses selected through the author's own experience.
We've included a course map and elevation graph that allows you to see the course at a glance, landscape photos for each course, and hiking tips to help even first-time hikers easily try it.
If you scan the QR code of the hiking course inserted in the book with your smartphone, it will be linked to Google Maps, allowing you to view the hiking course map at a glance on your smartphone.
The 'Swiss Hiking Pocket Map' provided as an appendix compiles the hiking courses and QR codes from the book into a single pocket map, providing more practical hiking course guidance.

5.
Not sure where to start? Start with the travel preparation & practical travel sections.

If you're unsure where to start and how to prepare for your trip to Switzerland, check out the "Travel Preparation & Practical Travel" section of "Friends Switzerland."
From planning a trip to Switzerland, all the steps required for travel, including entry and local transportation, are explained in detail, so even first-time travelers to Switzerland can easily prepare for their trip by mastering the travel preparation and practical travel parts of “Friends Switzerland.”
You can also watch videos of vivid travel destinations through QR codes hidden throughout Friends Switzerland.

6.
Finding your way is a breeze! Includes up-to-date maps and public transportation routes for each region.

All tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping spots, and accommodations introduced in the book are marked on the map in the text.
‘Map P.000-00’ in the text refers to the page and area number where the spot is displayed.
All maps have signs, road names, etc. that can serve as navigational aids to make it easier to find your way using just the map.