Shopping in Zurich
Roam Schipfe's cobblestone lanes for local artists' creations. The Altstadt lures shoppers with Swiss-made crafts at Schweizer Heimatwerk, Art Deco porcelain at Time Tunnel, and gifts from cuckoo clocks to army knives at Teddy's Souvenir Shop. Find designer labels at Bon Génie Grieder and skiwear at Alprausch. Confiserie Sprüngli tempts with feather-light macaroons and fresh truffles. Trendsetters choose cult bags at Freitag in Zuri-West. Shops generally open Monday to Friday 10am-7pm (until 5pm Saturday).
Shops
Expand all1. Time Tunnel - Retro styles
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With a retro shop at the front and a trendy hair salon at the back, Time Tunnel is a fashionable Altstadt boutique. Pick up anything from Art Deco figurines to 1970s handbags, vintage jeans and vibrant Murano glass dishes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Address
7, Stussihofstatt, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 1 261 42 24
2. Teddy's Souvenir Shop - Swiss-themed gifts
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Family-run, riverside Teddy's Souvenir Shop is a haven for typically-Swiss objects in Zurich's Altstadt. Dating back to the early 19th century, it is crammed with kitsch and cool gifts like cowbells, edelweiss neckerchiefs, army knives and cutesy St Bernard dogs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
May-Oct Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.30pm, Sat 8.30am-4.30pm, Sun 10am-5pm; Nov-Apr Mon-Fri 8.30am-8pm, Sat 8.30am-4pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Address
34, Limmatquai, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 261 22 89
3. Freitag - Retro bags
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Occupying an industrial crate tower, Freitag's flagship store lures trendsetters to Zuri-West. In 1993, graphic designers Markus and Daniel Freitag created a waterproof, durable bag from recycled truck tarpaulin and seat belts. Check out their range of functional, retro-style bags.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-7.30pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Address
17, Geroldstrasse, Zurich 8005
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 366 95 20
4. Bon Génie Grieder - Designer department store
Show moreHoused in a neo-Gothic building in the Altstadt, Bon Génie Grieder is one of Switzerland's plushest department stores. The ultra-modern store showcases ready-to-wear and couture by designers like Gucci, Miu-Miu and Armani. Rest shop-weary feet on the lounge bar terrace.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Thu 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm
Address
30, Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 224 36 36
5. Alprausch - Ski and urban fashion
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Snow-white walls, stacks of logs and a resident St Bernard define the Swiss chalet meets 21st-century design of Alprausch in Zurich's Altstadt. The flagship store showcases sportswear and urban streetwear, from retro-style bikinis to knitted hats and ski jackets.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Address
4, Werdmühleplatz, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 497 32 00
Markets
Expand all6. Bürkliplatz Market - Lakeside grocery shopping
Show more Swiss cheese, stone-oven bread, fish and organic fruit and flowers can be found at the twice-weekly Bürkliplatz Market in the Altstadt. Affording striking views across Lake Zurich to the Alps, it's an attractive place to stock up on picnic goodies.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue & Fri 6am-11am
Address
Bürkliplatz, Zurich 8001
Specialists
Expand all7. Confiserie Sprüngli - Classic chocolate box
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Famous for its melt-in-the-mouth Luxemburgerli macaroons, 1859 Confiserie Sprüngli sells exquisite confectionery. The Altstadt chocolatier, with dark wood-pannelling and marble floor, lures sweet-toothed locals to glass counters full of tempting specialities. Try the Grand Cru chocolate made with fresh cream.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7.30am-6.30pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Address
Paradeplatz, 21, Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 224 47 11
8. Schweizer Heimatwerk - Swiss crafts
Show moreSince the 1930s, Schweizer Heimatwerk in the Altstadt has been devoted to Swiss crafts. Those with an eye for design hunt for innovative gifts like rainbow-coloured wooden toys and contemporary music boxes, fondue sets, ceramics, jewellery and glassware.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Address
1, Uraniastrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 44 222 19 55
9. Beyer - Perfect timing
Show moreBeyer in Zurich's Altstadt has made Switzerland tick since 1760. Appealing to tourists keen to splash out on a genuine, quality Swiss watch, it sells sapphire crystal-embedded wristwatches and gold-plated pocket watches. Brands include Rolex, Chopard and Patek-Philippe.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Address
31, Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich 8001
Telephone
+41 (0) 43 344 63 63
