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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

The main shopping area in Zürich is concentrated around the city centre, which makes it ideal for pedestrians and tourists. The most famous and one of the prettiest of the shopping areas is the Bahnhoffstrasse where you will find big department stores, fashion shops, accessories, Swiss watches and everything else your heart desires.

The Bahnhoffstrasse area is part of Zürich’s banking district, and that is clearly visible in the number of exclusive and upmarket shops available. The area around Langstrasse contains a very cosmopolitan selection of shops and people which makes it a special experience every time you shop or just go there.

The pedestrian alleyways around Niederdorf are a shopper’s paradise as there are several boutiques hidden away in a patchwork of alleys. Alongside the River Lammat is the Old Town, which is also a very attractive shopping area. It has fashion shops, jewellery and plenty of other things to offer. It is also in that area of Old town that you will find the smaller and more untraditional shops. It is, for instance, a very good place to find anything antique.

Schipfe is the place to find the craftspeople who sell their handmade products along the river.

Souvenirs

Souvenirs

There's no one-stop-shop for all your souvenir shopping needs, but the Tourist Information Office in the Central Station can provide you with the basics like postcards, fridge magnets and cow figurines. Other typical gifts from Switzerland include cuckoo clocks, cheese fondue sets and Swiss made watches. Need we mention the Swiss Army knife? If you are a fan of edible gifts, go for Gruyère cheese, Swiss chocolate or the famed "Luxemburgerli" macaroons from Sprüngli. Kids will appreciate a book or anything related to fictional alpine adventures of Heidi — little girl in a milkmaid dress, with braids and a kind heart. She is a classic Swiss character known and loved worldwide.

Cabaret Voltaire Shop

Cabaret Voltaire Shop

A shop like no other. The Cabaret Voltaire Shop presents avant-garde art exhibitions, live jazz sessions, houses a hip cafe and bar. The Dada movement started in this building and the spirit of the movement is kept alive. In the shop you can get the perfect souvenirs for art lovers, they sell Dada products as well as objects from young designers. If you are looking for a unique design, that unusual item, then this is the shop to head for.

Vollenweider Chocolatier Confiseur

Vollenweider Chocolatier Confiseur

One of Switzerland's most traditional chocolate-makers is not to be missed. The Vollenweider chocolatiers offer handmade delicacies following old recipes including new and unusual delicacies. A heaven for anyone who loves chocolate, macaroons and truffles.

Im Viadukt

Im Viadukt

This trendy area invites you to stroll around tiny shops that offers everything from international fashion brands to local labels and from second-hand to high fashion. There is even a market hall, housing more than 30 vendors where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables or why not enjoy a coffee in one of the cafes along the Viadukt Arches.

Schweizer Heimatwerk

Schweizer Heimatwerk

This label stands for Swiss handicraft of the highest quality, functionality and design. The product range includes both Helvetian tradition and current trends. The varied and exquisite works of Schweizer Heimatwerk is appreciated by both guests and locals.

Beyer Watches & Jewellery

Beyer Watches & Jewellery

Beyer Chronometrie is the oldest watch shop in Switzerland. The family business has been around for 250 years and is currently owned by the seventh generation. Beyer is also one of the leading names in luxury watches. You will also find the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum at the same address.

Sihlcity

Sihlcity

Use to be an industrial-age paper mill, today a shopping and leisure centre, featuring 80 shops that boasts everything from fashion, shoes, cosmetic to electronics including restaurants, a hotel, a spa and cinema. They even have a Minicity Sihlcity, their own childcare facilities, where the parents can leave their kids for one or two hours while shopping in stores like C&A, Desigual, Esprit, Gant, H&M, The Body Shop and Tommy Hilfiger.

Maiuki

Maiuki

Maiuki offers stylish fashion and accessories from young designers and newcomers. If you are looking for unique and handmade products, this is the place to look for it, the perfect souvenir to bring back home.

Jelmoli

Jelmoli

The House of Brands, also called Jelmoli, is situated near Zurich main station. It is Zurich's largest premium department store with many top-quality brands for men, women and children. Inside, you will find fashion items, accessories, shoes, sport articles and home products. Below ground level, there is a well-known Food Market.

Glatt Shopping Mall

Glatt Shopping Mall

A wide range of different stores invites visitors to come in and stroll, Glatt Shopping Mall is one of the most popular shopping malls in Switzerland. And if you get hungry, just visit one of the many culinary outlets. There is around 100 stores selling the latest fashion, jewellery, toys, electronic goods and cosmetics.

Letzipark Shopping Center

Letzipark Shopping Center

Over 50 different stores fulfil nearly every wish, whether you are looking for sportswear, or a suit, you will find it in Letzipark. They have everything from fashion wear, shoes, furniture, and stationery to electronic specialists. The shopping centre includes a choice of seven different snack bars and restaurants when wishing for a break.

Kanzlei Flea Market

Kanzlei Flea Market

If you spend your weekend in Zürich, you should visit this year-round flea market. It is Zürich's most famous and also most notorious flea market where you can buy everything from kitchen utensils to electronic equipment, leather bags, paintings, furniture and jewellery.

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