LOST iN Switzerland

Switzerland. You imagine snow-capped postcards, precision watches and the hushed corridors of private banks. But look past the orderly facade and you’ll find a country defined by synergistic contrast and modern marvels. This is a land where brutalist concrete bunkers hide luxury galleries and the pristine silence of the Alps is broken by the roar of underground techno and art movements like Dadaism that once shook the world. It’s a year-round destination with natural wealth that has no equal. LOST iN takes you beyond the fondue pots to the high-altitude creatives and urban alchemists. You’ll meet a mountain rescue guide that saves lives on the Matterhorn, an indie designer reimagining the home aesthetic and Zurich architects transforming industrial husks into soaring cathedrals of cool. Along the way, we’ll guide you through hidden thermal baths carved into raw granite, secret vinyl bars in Basel and the lakeside Riviera where jazz legends once escaped the limelight. From the eerie stillness of abandoned mountain passes to the high-stakes energy of a global design scene, this is a Switzerland that refuses to be put in a box. Experience a culture clash that’s raw, real and refined, and get lost in a country where stereotypes don’t stand a chance. What’s Inside: Alpine subcultures, adventure seekers, and urban creatives that bring pure grit to the world’s most beautiful playground. Highly curated recommendations for rare finds across the country's dynamic landscapes for adventure, art, culinary, music, wine, and more Interviews with key local voices, including Three-Michelin-star chef Andreas Caminada, who cooks from a castle garden and was one of the youngest ever to reach that distinction; Award-winning photographer Philipp Mueller whose decades-long archive documents Zurich’s nightlife scene from punk to present; and winemaker, critic, and writer Chandra Kurt, who is among the world’s leading experts on Swiss Wine A curated selection of some of the countries most interesting options for lodgin,, including a hotel whose renowned dome shape tents offer panoramic views of the breath-taking Swiss Alps Tips and advice for how to get around, what to see, and how to build the ultimate itinerary for your next trip to Switzerland -- Paperback / 132 pg / 8.25 x 6.25 x 0.3 (in)