- “Heidi” by Johanna Spyri: This classic children’s novel tells the story of a young orphan girl named Heidi who lives in the Swiss Alps.
- “The Magic Mountain” by Thomas Mann: Set in a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps, this novel explores the lives of its inhabitants and delves into philosophical themes.
- “Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse: Though not entirely set in Switzerland, parts of this spiritual novel take place along the banks of the river in a small Swiss town.
- “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley: While not entirely set in Switzerland, the opening and closing sections of this iconic Gothic novel take place in the Swiss Alps.
- “The Dinner” by Herman Koch: This gripping psychological thriller takes place in a restaurant near Lake Geneva.
- “The Eiger Sanction” by Trevanian: This action-packed thriller is set against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps and features mountain climbing and secret agents.
- “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway: While the majority of this classic novel is set in Italy during World War I, the protagonist eventually seeks refuge in Switzerland.
- “The Judge and His Hangman” by Friedrich Dürrenmatt: Set in a fictional Swiss city, this crime novel follows a detective as he investigates a murder.
- “Improvisation on the Edge of Time” by Yan Martel: This thought-provoking novel explores the concept of time and takes place in a small village in the Swiss Alps.
- “Traveling Light” by Tove Jansson: This novel follows a young woman who embarks on a journey to write her own travel guide, starting with Switzerland.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Switzerland
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