96 Best Places to Shop in Switzerland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Switzerland - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Johann Wanner

Altstadt

At this classic Swiss Christmas shop, highly specialized handiwork comes from Johann Wanner, which sells handblown, hand-painted, and hand-molded Christmas ornaments, Victorian miniatures, tartan ribbons, cards, and calendars. Items can be shipped internationally.

Kleinbasel by Tanja Klein

Altstadt

Local designer Tanja Klein creates elegant, well-tailored basics for women and men along with leather bags and accessories.

Schneiderg. 24, Basel, 4051, Switzerland
061-3224482
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La Laiterie de la Grenette

The town's best cheese shop sells coveted double-crème from a dairy in Gruyéres that locals line up to purchase before the limited daily supply runs out.

27 rue des Deux-Marchés, Vevey, 1800, Switzerland
021-9212345
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Läckerli Huus

Altstadt

The famous Läckerli Huus sells a variety of sweets, including wonderful Läckerli, and also has a café. A large selection of gift canisters and a shipping service make getting gifts home a cinch. There are also branches of Läckerli Huus on Greifengasse and Centralbahnplatz.

Gerbergasse 57, Basel, 4051, Switzerland
061-2642205
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Läderach

Altstadt
Giant slabs of chocolate studded with nuts and fruit are the main attraction here. The samplers sold in cellophane bags are fun for immediate sharing, or choose the sturdy wooden gift box for an indulgent souvenir.
Spitalg. 2, Bern, 3011, Switzerland
031-3184385

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Loeb

City Center

Founded in 1881 by four Bern brothers, Loeb features clothing for adults and children along with toys, craft supplies, and housewares. At ground level you'll find accessories, stationery, and cosmetics.

Spitalg. 47–51, Bern, 3011, Switzerland
031-3207111

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Manor

Kleinbasel

Whether you're in need of socks, toothpaste, or chocolate, head to Manor—the best midpriced department store in town. There's a second location in the St. Jakob Park shopping center.

Greifeng. 22, Basel, 4058, Switzerland
061-6854699
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Manor

A good bet for sporting goods, Manor has a cafeteria-style restaurant on the top floor that is popular with locals, a rooftop terrace with great views of Luzern, and free Wi-Fi.

Weggisg. 5, Luzern, 6002, Switzerland
041-4197699

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Manor

City Center

Value-priced Manor stocks a full range of merchandise, including souvenirs. It has bountiful food offerings, too.

7 rue St-Laurent, Lausanne, 1003, Switzerland
021-3213699

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Mary Jane

Kreis 1

This colorful tapestry of a boutique stocks second-season pieces from independent designers, as well as Zürich labels such as Kazu Huggler, the Japanese-Swiss designer whose eponymous collections are influenced by the Japanese kimono and ancient textiles.

Neumarkt 21, Zürich, 8001, Switzerland
044-2608923
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Mercerie Catherine B

Vieille Ville

This boutique sells Swiss-theme embroidery samplers—hearts, flowers, chalets, cows—already framed or ready for you to sew yourself.

17 rue de la Cité, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-3107779
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Migros

Bahnhof SBB

In the main train station, Migros is a great place to put together an impromptu picnic. It stays open until 10 pm seven days a week.

Centralbahnpl., Basel, 4051, Switzerland
058-5758412

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Migros

This store, specializing in groceries and inexpensive items, has branches across the city. The one in the main train station is open on Sunday.

Hertensteinstr. 9, Luzern, 6004, Switzerland
041-4170740

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Naked

Altstadt

This cozy store specializes in clothes, shoes, and bags from young and often sustainably minded designers, both local and international. The boutique shares space with the shoe shop, Schritt für Schritt.

Henric Petri-Str. 30, Basel, 4051, Switzerland
061-2610619
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Open Air Market

Locarno's weekly market is held every Thursday on the Piazza Grande. You'll find typical market wares like pots and pans alongside artisan crafts and antiques.

Piazza Grande, Locarno, 6600, Switzerland

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Patek Philippe

Centre Ville Rive Droite

A bit of history: Patek Philippe occupies the 1839 building where Antoine Norbert de Patek invented the winding mechanism inside all watches.

41 rue du Rhône, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-7073050
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Payot

Centre Ville Rive Droite

The popular chain Payot has an English-language section and English-speaking staff, who help you keep abreast of current trends.

7 rue de la Confédération, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-3161900

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Piaget

Centre Ville Rive Droite

This retailer wraps its ultraflat tourbillion watches in sleek white gold.

40 rue du Rhône, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-8170200
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Place de la Fusterie

Centre Ville Rive Droite

Arts-and-crafts vendors crowd Place de la Fusterie every Thursday.

Off Rue du Marché, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland

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Plaine de Plainpalais

Plainpalais

Flea market stalls move into position around the Plaine de Plainpalais on Wednesday and Saturday, replacing the Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday morning fruit-and-vegetable stands.

Geneva, 1205, Switzerland

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Pop and Chic

Home goods boutique and gift store where curated elegance meets contemporary style.

32 rue Ancienne, Carouge, 1227, Switzerland
3427277
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Produce Market

The Bärenplatz is filled with fresh produce, herbs, and flowers every day except Sunday between May and October.

Bärenpl., Bern, 3011, Switzerland

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RAZZO

Kreis 1

For high-quality vintage clothing, go to the place where Zürich's well-heeled ladies sell their "old" things.

Romerg. 8, Zürich, 8001, Switzerland
044-2622859

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Riviera

Kleinbasel
Clothes and accessories from exciting new designers (for women and men) are the focus at this well-curated boutique.
Feldbergstr. 43, Basel, 4057, Switzerland
061-5342914
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Rohr

Centre Ville Rive Droite

Even though this kitchen models its smooth, rich signature truffles after old Geneva garbage cans, don't be fooled: Rohr stocks the best chocolate in town.

3 pl. du Molard, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
022-3116303
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Rolf Blöchlinger

You can’t help but smile when walking into Rolf Blöchllinger’s wood sculpting studio, where a bevy of jolly hand-carved figures, some of them nearly life-sized, are having a good laugh. Appointments by phone or email are appreciated.

Behämsgasse 7, Brienz, 3855, Switzerland
078-8274834

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Spielegge

Altstadt

With an emphasis on wooden toys, Spielegge stocks chisel-carved puppets and whimsical watercolor puzzles of fairy-tale scenes.

Spalenberg 40, Basel, 4051, Switzerland
061-2614488
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Swiss Design Market

Altstadt

This inviting concept store features a good range of products solely from young Swiss designers, including furniture, bed linens, jewelry, clothes, bags, housewares, and ceramics.

Teuscher

Kreis 1

Teuscher is as famous for its extravagantly wrapped packages as it is for its amazing chocolates and candies. There are two other locations in town.

Storcheng. 9, Zürich, CH-8001, Switzerland
044-2115153

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Trader's Market (Markt Waisenhausplatz)

Altstadt

This awning-covered warren is the place for handmade soaps, antique copper pots, silver jewelry, handmade hammocks, tie-dyed scarves, and toys, including helium-filled balloons. Open on Tuesday and Saturday year-round, the market also opens on Thursday between April and October.

Waisenhauspl., Bern, 3011, Switzerland

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