Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne -
rick steves' europe

Mon, Apr 28 7:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. We'll get some exercise, from ringing a very big bell to floating down an urban river. We'll also enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to inmates of an asylum. Then we'll ponder a few Swiss innovations, from their open-minded drug policies to their hush-hush underground arsenals. And it'll all before a backdrop of Switzerland's stunning natural beauty.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 505

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RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe.

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