Zurich Travel

Zurich is the biggest town in Switzerland; therefore almost all major shops are located in this town. There are numerous stores and shops that can be found in Zurich. All of these shops have unique products to offer to their visitors. People from all around the world travel to Zurich to experience the fun and excitement that the place is offering. Shopping is included in the fun things to do in Zurich. This city is complete with shops such as Swiss craft shops, flea markets, boutiques, specialty shops, shopping centers, department stores, supermarkets...

When you go shopping in Zurich, there are three different areas that you can choose from: the Bahnhofstrasse area, the Niederdorf area, and the Lowenstrasse area. The Bahnhofstrasse is the area from the main train station up to the lake. If you are looking for a luxurious shopping experience, the Bahnhofstrasse area is the best place for you. It is known to be accommodating the most expensive and exclusive shopping stores not only in Zurich but all around the world. Luxurious gifts and souvenirs such as diamond rings, fancy coats, and more are all found in this area. Designer clothing and Swatch stores are also located within this region. Two of the most popular shops in this area are Jelmoli and Globus. Jelmoli is a department store and famous for its food halls and other great shops. Globus is also a department store and is a favorite destination by many when in Bahnhofstrasse.

The second shopping area in Zurich is the Niederdorf area. This is the area where the old Zurich is found. It is the oldest area in town which is found over the lake when you are in the train station. The Niederdorf area is catering to fast food companies in Zurich. Other shops available in this area are clothing stores which are mostly preferred by the younger generation. The third area to go shopping in Zurich is the Lowenstrasse area. This area runs from the west part of Bahnhofstrasse to the main train station. The Lowenstrasse area has a chain of many department stores and lower ranged shops.

If you are looking for particular items, you can choose a shop that sells these particular products. For a variety of shopping items, you can visit the department stores in Zurich. Other department stores in Zurich are Coop and Manor. If you are shopping for groceries and other food needs, you can visit the supermarkets in Zurich such as Migros and Coop. This chain of supermarkets is selling products with affordable prices. There are particular shops in Zurich that you can visit that particularly sells one type of product only such as chocolate shops, fashion stores, book stores, furniture, jewelries, kid’s stores, and others.

A typical shopping hour in Zurich is from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. But for some shops, they can extend their shopping hours up to 8 pm on weekdays; however shorten it to 5 pm on Saturdays. Usually, shopping centers are not allowed to open on Sundays but because of special laws, some shopping centers are now open to public during Sundays.