Switzerland's Great Cities
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10 років томуRick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | Focusing on Switzerland's often-overlooked urban charms, we explore lakeside Luzern, cobbled Bern, spire-filled Zürich, and sophisticated Lausanne. We’ll enjoy eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to the works of asylum inmates. We’ll ring a very big bell high up in a church spire, float down a rushing river, and ponder Switzerland's pragmatic drug policies and hidden underground arsenals. And it's all before a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #switzerland
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@2222ben 7 років тому
I am 15 and live in Switzerland and it is like a holiday all year round!
@r.nyffenegger3243 7 років тому
huere ned
@andyandy2684 6 років тому
I was 20 yrs old when I was in student in Zuerich. I spent 2.5 wonderful years. To be honest, I didn't appreciate the beauty of the country as much as I should as I was kind of a city boy. Decades later, if given a choice to live in any country I want...there is no other country I would rather live in. I actually can't bear to watch much of this video as it brings back too many fond memories...and I will start to miss Switzerland too much.
@kunalchatterjee9221 5 років тому
I envy you :P
@Telltalesign 5 років тому
Can we switch life for just one week? 😂😂😂 I'm in love with that country.😍😍
@spicesbk6166 5 років тому
u r lucky
@johnvandijk161 8 років тому
I must say Rick Steves makes Europe look Cooler than I ever thought it was and I am from Europe!!
@olxez 8 років тому
Netherlands, see his name
@joeyjamison5772 8 років тому
+Der Kommun1st Karl or Groucho?
@yakovisaacs6441 5 років тому
Jealous third world trash....
@aaryank9268 3 роки тому
At least u dont live in an American Suburb, truly boring
@hiranmoyroychowdhury153 3 роки тому
Thans to Rick Steves
@Sketchylemons 7 років тому
just got back from Switzerland, AMAZING place
@user-rw9lj3pe1u 8 років тому
What a lovely country.
@laurants 7 років тому
It's lovely, where else could you get in one stop a cola, flaming hot Cheetos, and a heroine needle?
@ApriliaRacer14 7 років тому
Laurence Goldkamp Lol! Zurich has a park named "Needle Park". Was disturbing thru the eyes of a 10 year old back in 1981.
@eunanchisom9630 3 роки тому
Yes it is
@Thomasfrohwitter 3 роки тому
Hello there
@sheetalsanaki8712 3 роки тому
"In this city you may brush elbows with high power legislators but you wouldn't know.Everything feels casual for national capital..." Wish every country's legislators did this. Sir your way of presenting Europe and cinematography is truly pleasing.
@davidkroll4360 3 роки тому
I've been to Switzerland a few times, mostly in the German east part of the country. One of the most beautiful countries I've been to and I've been thru much of the world. A wonderful cultured country.
@rainaina1505 6 років тому
I crossed country by train , I will remember all my life beauty views and bridges
@riley7079 8 років тому
I am from the U.S.A but I wish I could move to europe, I just love their architecture and ways of dealing with things!
@TheNtedgg 8 років тому
+Cynical Lunatic im with you im thinking france but europe has so much history and is better than us in my eyes
@witnessingobscura952 5 років тому
I'm with you. How amazing it would be to wake up in one of these beautiful cities everyday.
@QuantumEffectResidue 4 роки тому
@Druhrfe Hadishia America is very plain and mechanical. That's what I think pretty much. There are some great things here, but it's nothing compared to Europe. Like you said it's not even 300 years old yet and Europe is thousands of years old; no comparison.
@julianb7990 4 роки тому
Im American and I live in Europe. Theres ways to do it if thats really your dream
@connieflynn8662 4 роки тому
@@julianb7990 I would love to know how!
@eisenjeisen6262 8 років тому
That was real beautiful, i was to Switzerland and i enjoyed every moment i was there.
@maginot2u 9 місяців тому
One city that was not covered in the video is Geneva. I visited Switzerland in May, 2023 and was in awe of this gorgeous city located on the lake with the Alps showing in the background. As a headquarters for many international institutions, the modern architecture of their offices is amazing. The designs are often very innovative and there is use of beautifully colored building materials like glass and granite. The city has a lively street scene and is full of historic buildings and museums to visit. Everything in Geneva runs like a perfect Swiss watch. I think Geneva is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities I have ever visited. Geneva is not to be missed.
@CarrieJamrogowicz Місяць тому
He doesn’t consider Geneva to be worth visiting.
@BT-pi1tk 7 років тому
Rick solid on the war on drugs problem. this dude is the man
@lepalomo 8 років тому
It"s a very beautiful country...I intend to visit it again....
@amapparatistkwabena 3 роки тому
Rick has a way of making places look 10 times more exciting than they really are! I live in Switzerland and although it’s a charming country with beautiful small towns and nature, some of these scenes in the video are more enjoyable than real life! ❤️
@andregrieder8508 10 місяців тому
Well, Zurich for instance is at least ten times less excitingly portrayed than it is in real time. I‘ve been living here for 70 years and I can assure that there‘s a lot more to enjoy and to discover, may it be in the arts (from contemporary to traditional), the night life (from Langstrasse to Zurich West), the nature (hiking, biking, swimming in the lake and Limmat) and the education (from ZHdK to University to ETH).
@Nickelini 6 років тому
I was just in Luzern, Bern, and Zurich at Christmas. Fascinating to try and recognize the same places in winter. Very different. Rick needs to do Christmas in Switzerland. I recommend it, and it's very, very different from this.
@ApriliaRacer14 7 років тому
Absolutely my favorite country in the world! I will return...
@biancanf6338 4 роки тому
proud to live in the mountains around Luzern. One of the loveliest areas in CH
@djrudog1158 4 роки тому
Rick Steve.... Two given names and one excellent presenter....
@NFLization 8 років тому
Those trains are like 50 times heavier and larger than our metro system in D.C and yet the ride is like a million times smoother than the metro.
@wanboo02 7 років тому
That's why they are so smooth...nice and heavy, can take the bumps, you never feel them...also they keep their tracks very smooth, streets and autobahn also..
@user-ky6vw5up9m 3 роки тому
DC Metro is pretty good i thought.
@kyongokkang9665 8 років тому
I was so glad that my younger sis & I were there in year 2013 for our good memories ... Two thumbs up relaxation in the centre of Swiss ... -K in Germany
@astridlinder3550 2 роки тому
How refreshing! Finally someone who get's the names right, pronounces places the right way and really brings also lesser known facts to foreigners. Well researched and very entertaining even for people who live in Switzerland and so are in the know! Wish there were more of Rick Steves...!
@soniaemirets8454 2 роки тому
Switzerland my dream county ... I wish my auntie invites me over to Switzerland because it's a beautiful ❤️ country... Danke
@johnnytheirishman3387 3 роки тому
Switzerland is on my top 5 of countries to visit! Absolutely beautiful
@susananderson5683 3 роки тому
Switzerland is beautiful. I went to Lucerne many years ago and never forgot it. I would love to return and spend more time there in all the cities. Simply charming.
@paulohlsson1495 3 роки тому
Hello Susan
@Thomasfrohwitter 3 роки тому
Hi
@Bhodisatvas 9 років тому
Been to all those cities! I abolutely love Switzerland. Will be back in Zurich in June. Thanks for the video Steve.
@twizzytmoser 7 років тому
As a Swiss this was very fun to watch
@unchartedgaming4733 7 років тому
Tyler Moser I am Canadian and I love your country. I saw the best of your country and it's very nice. That bridge is Luzern is really nice. I only don't like it because the pictures look worn.
@twizzytmoser 7 років тому
Uncharted Gaming You should come visit again some time :)
@kamenellu 5 років тому
Rick Steves, I simply adore you and all your videos. You are great, I love your voice, your smile, your accent and your work !
@eunanchisom9630 3 роки тому
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@paulohlsson1495 3 роки тому
Hello Camelia
@vrenmul 9 років тому
Meine Heimatstadt ist Zuerich und bleibt es auch, auch wenn ich vor einiger Zeit nach den USA ausgewandert bin. Wenn ich diesen Film anschaue, bekomme ich direkt Heimweh. Muss jetzt aufhoeren zu schauen, bis spaeter einmal wieder. aber vielen Dank fuer die Publikation.
@arela1030 4 роки тому
What a lovely n romantic country excellent paradise, Europe is great 👍 sir Steves once again I want to say thank you so much for your beautiful video,god bless and peace to all of us
@ajmalshahtravelling7088 8 років тому
gorgeous swiss natural scenery
@Jm..28.198 5 років тому
Switzerland 🇨🇭 is one of the liveable countries in Europe or maybe in the entire world... And yet one of the wealthiests country. 👍. I ❤️ Switzerland 🇨🇭from the Philippines 🇵🇭👍. The most refined chocolate ever is located in this magnificent country.
@NickFoxer 7 років тому
Rick LOOOOOVES to keep one hand in his pocket while he's talking. It's his favorite move.
@claumeister1 4 роки тому
Yeah, I've got one hand in my pocket, too. And the other one is givin' a peace sign.
@dr.n1281 4 роки тому
He's holding onto his weed.
@retrogamermax8287 3 роки тому
@@dr.n1281 Lol!
@brush125 3 роки тому
Reading this as The time stamp marks 19:53, two hands tho
@dukio-03 2 роки тому
And the other hand holding on to his backpack strap. Rick is living it up with these moves
@ghulamkadir7164 8 років тому
Simply splendid and a reason to see a paradise on the planet!
@Lisa-xw8yy 9 років тому
I just LOVE switzerland! I can't wait to go soon! :)
@refosco1993 2 роки тому
I appreciate the pace of his speech pattern, it’s easy to follow.
@eisenjeisen6262 8 років тому
I still enjoy looking at those beautiful cities very charming,and looks very clean and swimming in that river looks like a real treat, and i know the food is the best.Maybe i get to visit again one day.
@traceybeerling4776 3 роки тому
Beautiful country I must visit as soon as this pandemic ends and it's safe to travel again. Tracey England UK xxx
@pattjer 4 роки тому
Beautiful La Suisse ! Happy to live here ! ❤️ 🇨🇭
@Thomasfrohwitter 3 роки тому
Hi
@the_notorious_lmd 3 роки тому
I loved Switzerland, and Luzern is one of my most favourite places that I’ve ever visited! I think of it often ❤️❤️❤️
@colinlatham7905 7 років тому
Rick you are always the first and best reference when planning any European holiday. love your work
@mamjedhossain5157 9 років тому
Charming and beautiful Country
@pingu255 4 роки тому
fun fact: the wooden bridge in luzern, the Kapellbrücke, burnt down in 1993, so they built a new one in the exact same way so that it seems identical and authentic
@Columbia-Brightlight 3 роки тому
J'adore la belle Suisse 💟.
@jessmullens5191 8 років тому
It looks so beautiful, it's definitely now on my travel bucket list.
@milagrosalejandro463 6 років тому
Very fascinating🙋great cities!What a natural beauty‼️How I wish to come and see all the places here!Thanks for the nice video Sir Rick.
@eunanchisom9630 3 роки тому
Yeah
@franklinloo2160 3 роки тому
I love Switzerland. Been there 3 years ago. Fond memories. Will go back again. Love Lucern very much. 💕💕❤️
@bharatprajapati5179 4 роки тому
One of the most my Next Travel 🧭 Destination Switzerland 🇨🇭🎸👍🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
@kirkt3586 3 роки тому
I spent 10 days there. Stunning beauty. Loved it
@solomonceesay1904 7 років тому
Great country I can't wait to visit Switzerland 🇨🇭 💕
@ferryanolin6707 5 років тому
Love Switzerland!
@dikshasoni9326 4 роки тому
Your every next video is so amazing Rick.. it is just so lively to watch them and connect!! thanks
@scottsims205 3 роки тому
Diksha Soni agreed
@archanakelavkar223 4 роки тому
Sir, I m from India. It's an amazing video. U give a lot of information abt the country and its historical background that makes the video worth watching. Excellent!!
@Telltalesign 5 років тому
Define paradise in one word. Me: Switzerland 😍😍😍
@dylsondandregsnannnirs7807 2 роки тому
Yeeeeaah it's my country!! Love u Swiss
@simplejorna.5762 3 роки тому
Lovely people.💐 Beautiful country!💓🙏💕
@divaskesya 3 роки тому
thanks for this amazing video, Rick! u extremely has no idea how insane ur travel vlog to me, especially in these tough days of my high school life. hopefully in years later, i'll be able to comeback to this channel and say "I MADE IT! I TRAVELLED TO EU, ESPECIALLY MY DREAM COUNTRY SWITZERLAND❤️" greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩 🇨🇭
@andrewyoung749 2 роки тому
switzerland isnt in the eu
@victoriawilliams2786 3 роки тому
I just started talking with someone in Switzerland and I'm trying to learn a bit about his country. What an absolutely beautiful country. I wish the US government were like Switzerland. Including how drug addiction is viewed and handled.
@vusalsrdarov779 3 роки тому
Swimming in this river is seeming very amazing. I liked a lot. I wish travel to Switzerland. Good nature..
@simonestreeter1518 6 років тому
I really liked this video, and your approach Rick. Such a wide array of positive things, and yet you can still tell how utterly passionless the country is. And yes, I've been there, and yes, some of my family is from Switzerland.
@K1370 7 років тому
I wish the waters were that clear near my hometown 😔
@amyazor6829 4 роки тому
Oh I miss this a lovely place I've been there last 2008for holiday and i came back again last 2010 so amazing place love it.....
@kevincaldwell4707 4 роки тому
As a Canadian, I often wonder why some Europeans left countries that were as beautiful as this?
@Donknowww 3 роки тому
Back when they left, the countries where very poor and europe was one huge battlefield. They have chosen the new world for a better life. But many came back as europe got more and more wealthy :)
@harry19841218 2 роки тому
@@Donknowww wow you are beautiful
@alexismiller288 Рік тому
The cities they built over here were as beautiful as the cities they left. Those places were destroyed when it came time to rebuild for the automobile. Nobody in the Canada or US apparently had the courage to stand up to these travesties, so now all Americans and Canadians are subject to soul crushing asphalt and ugly buildings in all our communities.
@abdul-urrehman3982 Рік тому
Exploration is stunning and wonderful with stick reve!
@MsBackstager 2 роки тому
So many wonderfully familiar sights from my travels.
@belamitaguedes5962 2 роки тому
This place is one place I would like to visit before I pass away looks so beautiful and peaceful.
@bhumanandasaraswati6489 6 років тому
Swiss .perhaps the best country in the world!
@SNROPQUEYR 4 роки тому
Another brilliant documentary from Rick Steves - !!
@amersyed8620 7 років тому
My long time dream is to visit Switzerland. God willing, it shall be fulfilled soon.
@billybergendahl3515 3 роки тому
The first time I went to Europe, which was in 1997, our tour group visited Lugano, Switzerland. When I visited Europe in 2001 we flew over the Swiss Alps, which was just stunning.
@vallesterfaith 2 місяці тому
Rick Steve’s lives in my head rent free 😌
@deepakpatel5882 2 роки тому
Thanks Steve for excellent information 🙏 i recycled my loving memories of my Switzerland tour in 2014. 👌👍🙏🙏😊
@NorthValleyArtStudio 8 років тому
one of the best place to visit
@anndeakin1508 3 роки тому
Great country love mountains lakes Switzerland love this land.visited only once but would suggest people try it.Enjoy .Ann Deakin Warwick 2021
@johnm84 2 роки тому
Switzerland is beautiful awesome and incredible. I would love to go to Switzerland oneday.
@suresh36541 3 роки тому
Excellent Steve’s Europe travel...enjoyed very much. Thanks.
@kalpukd8081 5 років тому
Beautiful place to visit
@brunopinkhof3546 5 років тому
Gorgeous videos, keep on travelling Rick, greetings from Belgium.
@mstmousumekhatun7171 2 роки тому
That was real beautiful, i was to switzerland and i enjoyed every moment i was there.
@bundasriharyani698 3 роки тому
Switzerland"s great cities .Mr. Rick Steves anda penjelajah Europe banyak negara yang dikunjungi. negara ini menakjubkan cendela tinggi bergambar.gedung2 didampingi laut2 luas juga pandangan kereta api nan hijau
@anndeakin1508 3 роки тому
Majestic country lakes and mountains nice city’s with nice museums a country I much enjoyed.Switzerland Remember the Rock music Smoke on the water.byLed Zeppelin in the 196/7s great days in magestic country.
@graceserenachristie2914 9 років тому
You always do the best travel shows thanks.
@bunnylady6758 4 роки тому
Swimming with the trouts😁Beautiful country
@isaacsando Рік тому
I dream of travelling to Switzerland one day...Switzerland I truly love you
@type2nomo881 8 років тому
AHHH........GREAT! Now I'm obligated to visit Switzerland. Dammit!!!
@EDP_Swiss 7 років тому
As a little hint: visit the city called "Solothurn", the oldest (and most beautiful ;)) baroque city in Switzerland. It's just a small city, maybe you need half a day, but it is worth it! Really haha ( as a little hint: If you like beer you can drink the citybeer "Öufi". "Öufi" means "eleven" and this number is the typical number of the town) You won't regret the visit!
@Neldidellavittoria 7 років тому
Nice vid, Rick. Thank you.
@maginot2u 9 місяців тому
I was just in Switzerland in May, 2023. The one thing that you should be prepared for is the VERY HIGH COST OF EVERYTHING!! Hotels, restaurants, bars, fast food places, all are mind boggling expensive. One bargain is the free city bus and tram pass that comes with your hotel stay. Ask the hotel reception to print it out. This entitles you to unlimited free travel on buses and trams. You can jump on any tram or bus and ride it from one end to the other and then transfer to another tram route. It's a good way to see much of the city. Also when you see something that interests you, you can quickly hop off and then hop back on after your visit. You can also save on expensive taxi fares to the airport or train station by taking the tram or bus there and using your free pass.
@chequitacowherd2049 9 років тому
Would love to float down that river !!!
@mvpmarmc30 9 років тому
What are you waiting for ????
@Amahl1971 3 роки тому
I agree that Schweiz is a wonderful place. On my first trip to Europe in 1987, I stayed in Lucerne. The next day it was raining, so I bought an umbrella. It was red, and the woman at the counter told me it was a woman's umbrella, and almost forbade me from buying it. I gave her very short shrift in my high school German.
@albertodillon 9 років тому
I have visited Bern,Basel,Luzern,Interlaken,Thun
@travelingbucketlist8419 Рік тому
Switzerland Absolutely beautiful
@perezster 8 років тому
Thank you Rick
@nipunchakma1324 2 роки тому
thanks sir,,i loves this vedio and Switzerland.
@abegailtomarong4580 8 років тому
Thank you for this video Sir. I wanna visit Switzerland when I graduate college!
@rantmaker6427 3 роки тому
Hi ran down the schilhorn mountain from the revolving restaurant to lauterbrunnen my legs were sore for days but I loved it
@AnhNguyen-qk9zh 9 років тому
I LIKE LIVING IN YOUR COUNTRY IT 'S SO BEAUTIFUL
@nicoth.412 8 років тому
Me too!
@elvierayfebrisari9876 4 роки тому
Been there in 2018, Lucerne and Zürich such a great cities. ❤
@eunanchisom9630 3 роки тому
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@prankandfan6619 2 роки тому
Very nice thanks for sharing
@joyceanncallanta2712 3 роки тому
I love watching all of your vlogs
@pkphotographyy 6 років тому
My dream... One day I will visit there.... Lovely country!!!! Also Rick Steves' channel is my favourite youtube Channel..
@MrFelis1 7 років тому
Very beautiful video. i love it.
@carmencampos3035 5 років тому
An amazing video . I have admire this country since I was very young . After watching this I want to make it a priority to visit it !!
@Thomasfrohwitter 3 роки тому
Hello Carmen
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