A gently bubbling pot of fondue is a perfect dish to share with friends. And you can't go wrong with some cheese au naturel and good crusty bread. And there's never a shortage of ways to indulge your sweet tooth. You can always have one of those sumptuous pastries with afternoon tea or coffee at one of the many sidewalk cafes. The Swiss produce many wonderful wines, lively schnapps and great beer.
S hopping Swiss goods are world renowned for high quality and superb finish.
Look for linens, embroideries, fine handkerchiefs, textiles, woodcarvings, ceramic arts, toys, dolls, multi-blade pocket knives and music boxes. Some of the best woodcarvings come from the famous center in Brienz. Other good buys include chocolates- available in all shapes and sizes, woolen sportswear, ski apparel and equipment, and precision instruments. In the quaint old sections of Bern, Geneva and Lausanne, there are quite a few shops which specialize in old books and antiques. Pedestrian areas make shopping a pleasure in most Swiss cities.