Daytrips Switzerland: 45 One Day Adventures by Rail, Bus and Car [Paperback]

Norman P.T. Renouf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2005 | Series: Daytrips Switzerland

This book will include approximately 45 one day adventures by rail, bus, and car, as well as numerous walking tours.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Hastings House (July 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803894147
• ISBN-13: 978-0803894143
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #998,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Travel > Europe > Switzerland

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful trips for all interests, May 19, 2000

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Anna L. Kroll "annalois" (Newhall, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daytrips Switzerland: 45 One Day Adventures by Rail, Bus and Car (Paperback)

This book includes a general map of Switzerland, with individual maps for the daytrips. One is given a short history of the area, how to get there, practicalities, accomodations, and where to eat before a description of the tour is given in each area. A rough idea of prices are given. Individual maps show route where one will be going. Bold print in the suggested tour allows for quick reference both to the map and other sights of interest. Tours are both scenic and museum, etc., oriented, depending on what the specific area offers. This book is well laid out for planning a trip, providing something for everybody. Includes index. Note: Switzerland is expensive!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but in need of an update, July 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Daytrips Switzerland: 45 One Day Adventures by Rail, Bus and Car (Paperback)

This book was absolutely excellent for my two month stay in Switzerland. I was working during the week, so daytrips on the weekend were the ideal choice for me. This book gives excellent suggestions of places to visit and things to do while there, and the maps and travel information are priceless. Since it was last updated in 1999, however, some of the data is incorrect, but it never caused me any problems. More often than not, the outdated information just meant that things that were supposed to be closed on Sundays were now open, or places that supposedly didn't have information in English or online now did.

Also, I would disagree with the reviewer who said that Switzerland is expensive. It all depends on where you're from, how old you are, and what the exchange rate is. As a 25-year old law school student, discounts for people under-26 were abundant, and no one even asked for my student ID when I asked for the student price. Also, the dollar is remarkably strong in Europe at the moment, making most countries highly affordable. As a NY-native attending law school in DC, I found Switzerland to be very INexpensive. So, check for discounts and exchange rates before you go.

4.0 out of 5 stars Inforrmation - yes, but not qute what I expected, January 1, 2008

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Karen (Coyle, OK United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Daytrips Switzerland: 45 One Day Adventures by Rail, Bus and Car (Paperback)

There is quite a bit of information in the book, but not quite the quality I expected. Some pages are faded and the type face is older. It reminds me of a print-at-home book.

The actual ideas for trips are good, but they don't line up too much with what we wanted. Very good for all over the country, but I expected more for the alps.

One other thing, the trip ideas seem to be arranged geographically, but not always. For instance, I have looked at the 'alps' trips and figured I had the information available. But then I found pieces of information and ideas in other trip suggestions.

I also bought the Switzerland Eyewitness Travel Guide and LOVE that book. If you are opting for one book, get the Eyewitness Travel Guide.