Learn about the best places to shop in Zurich

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Zurich .. This city is not the cheapest destination for shopping in the world, but it is world-class in terms of the goods offered, and the visitor in Switzerland must enjoy the pleasure while shopping in this wonderful place.

Zurich's residents enjoy an excellent quality of life and general affluence, which means the retail markets are something of a mania, where shoppers find the latest international luxury brands, as well as a good number of boutiques and local specialities.

Major shopping areas

Bahnhofstrasse runs from the main railway station at Berkeley Platz, and houses the biggest luxury brands and designs, with some small boutiques tucked away to the east too.

Rennweg, Limmatquai and the pedestrian alleys of Niederdorf in the old town are also good starting points for shopping.

In the old silk-making district of Schipfe there are plenty of craft shops, and for more (and cheaper) alternative shops head to the modern districts of West Zurich and Sihl.

Popular markets

Every Saturday from May to October, the Bürkliplatz is packed with stalls for a weekly market, and there is another market in Rosenhof in the Old Town where interesting antiques and artefacts are sold on Thursdays and Saturdays from March to November.

shopping centers

The largest department store in the city is Jelmoli, where a wide range of women's and men's brands are available. It has an extensive food court, restaurants, clubs and tea rooms.

The Manor and Bon Génie are also major shopping centres, while the main railway station's 135 shops are ideal for last-minute shoppers before leaving.

souvenirs

Chocolate is the Swiss gift that can't be missed on your trip, and Zurich has plenty of manufacturers such as Confiserie Sprüngli on Paradeplatz. Souvenirs can also include Swiss Army knives, watches, embroideries, linen and handmade watches.