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Shopping in Switzerland is pure joy.
Whether you wish to rummage through flea markets, look at colorful markets,
or comb through luxury goods boutiques, you will not be disappointed. Of
course, you will encounter all the world's well-known brands but above all,
don't miss out on Swiss designers. Indeed, many of them have acted as
ambassadors in far-flung places, making Switzerland synonymous with
well-crafted, well-designed merchandise. To give you an idea of what awaits
you in Switzerland, we would like to present to you Switzerland's best known
shopping places.
Hotel zum Storchen: 650 Years Of Hospitality Renowned for warm hospitality for over 650 years, the Hotel zum Storchen is the only one in Old Town Zurich situated directly on the Limmat river.
It features a private pier from where you can embark on scenic boat rides.
From the regal black ...
Central Plaza The Central Plaza Hotel is a genuine turn-of-the-century hotel with exceptionally high standards, completely renovated in 2001. The hotel boasts large and relaxing lounges, as well as excellent restaurants and piano bar with live entertainment. It ...
Christmas shoppers target luxury goods Caviar, perfume and expensive watches ? credit cards are getting a record workout in the run-up to Christmas in Switzerland this year.
But luxury goods are to be found not only under Christmas trees; dining tables up and down the country will also ...
Bern: Shopping Beneath the Eaves
For the ultimate romantic experience, shop in Bern's historical center, in
centuries-old buildings where luxury boutiques are cheek-to-jowl with more
common-place bakeries and butcher shops. Because pedestrians walk under
covered eaves, this is as enjoyable an experience in rain as in sunshine.
For more information, click on
www.berninfo.com
Zurich: Bahnhofstrasse, Rennweg
Dawdle in front of well-executed shop windows, enjoy a coffee there, watch
the world go by, and of course, shop to your heart's content: Zurich's
Bahnhofstrasse has long had the reputation for being one of the world's
premiere shopping venues. Whether you are looking for watches, chocolate,
accessories, fashion, or antiques, you will find it here or close by. And of
course, one of the most prominent stores on Bahnhofstrasse is Bucherer, a
Switzerland Tourism partner, a wonderful place to find top-notch watches and
jewellery. For persons looking for the perfect bring-along, check out the
Heimatwerk (Rudolf-Brun Bridge,
www.heimatwerk.ch or
in the Main Train Station).
Shopping
Zurich - Bahnhofstrasse. If you're looking for good, clean fun and
shopping, Zurich has it.
Hotels near Bahnhofstrasse
Geneva
Shopping in Geneva is a joy: whether you stroll through the Rue Basses with
its hip little boutiques or the chic Rue du Rhone, Rue de la Confédération,
Rue du Marché, Rue de la Croix-d'Or and Rue du Mont-Blanc.
Hotels near Shopping Area Geneve
Lugano: Piazza Riforma / Via Nassa
Shopping with an Italian flavor: stroll through Italienate piazzas and the
Via Nassa, where all the world's major brands meet. Even stylish people from
Milan come and shop here!
Luzern Shopping
Tradition and modernity goes hand in hand in this lovely town on Lake Luzern.
And be sure to pop in at Bucherer's (www.bucherer.com).
The well-known watch and jewellery store has its headquarters here. And what
splendor will await you there: more than 4000 watch models and pieces of
jewellery, ranging from the functional to the extravagant.
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