The Monocle Travel Guide to Zürich Geneva + Basel celebrates the richness of these three
cities and dives beneath the surface to bring an unexpected mix of creativity
entrepreneurialism and design. Snowy peaks rising above city skylines wandering cows jewelled
with tinkling bells gooey strings of cheese stretching from bubbling pots of fondue
masterfully engineered watches keeping people punctual and timely trains zipping across pretty
landscapes. Few countries can be reduced to such clichés as easily as Switzerland. But this
neutral power is so much more than the sum of its - albeit rather charming - stereotypes. In
this guide we delve into three Swiss cities and uncover what makes them tick. We tour the
spotless streets of Zürich highlighting its distinguished commercial-gallery scene glistening
lake inviting swimming spots and buzzy restaurants and bars. Next we head west to explore
Geneva with its smart retailers independent chocolatiers and curious collection of
architecture. Finally we finish with a jaunt around petite Basel and admire its robust rundown
of contemporary structures and world-class museums. The magazine Monocle covers the world with
its network of bureaus in New York Toronto Zurich Hong Kong Istanbul Tokyo and Singapore.
It also employs more than 30 dedicated correspondents-in cities from Bangkok to Bogotá São
Paolo to Stockholm-as well as a team of on-the-road reporters based out of its headquarters in
London. This team's deep understanding of cities and all they have to offer has now been
compiled in The Monocle Travel Guide Series.
