Zurich was ranked as the most expensive city in the world and the second most expensive city in the world according to the 2011-2012 research. All purchases here are expensive. But often not more expensive than in Moscow. And the quality of service and the politeness of the sellers are off the charts. Both Swiss watches and jewelry of famous houses are definitely cheaper here. Tax free will reduce the cost a little more. Therefore, the shopping trip will provide its pleasant moments.
Popular retail outlets
- The main street of the city is Bahnhofstrasse. It connects the city station and Lake Zurich. These are the most expensive 1.5 km in the world. The audience strolls here, admiring the sights. Each well-known brand of goods considers it an honor to have its own boutique on Bahnhofstrasse. So, any fantasy will find its realization here. Prices are lower in the station area, there are many mass market brands. There is a large supermarket on the underground levels under the station. The most expensive boutiques are located closer to the lake.
- The pastry shop and Sprungli store on the most expensive street in the world have been delighting visitors for two centuries with Swiss chocolate delights: sweets, pralines, truffles, luxenrugerles, better known as marucans.
- The Globus shopping center will solve the problem of time and help you quickly familiarize yourself with the assortment of Swiss goods. In addition to clothes, shoes, home furnishings and other standard set, here you can find bio-organic products of local farmers, almost hand-made yoghurt, a lot of varieties of cheeses. Fondyushnitsa, bought in Switzerland, will not leave friends indifferent - it will be an excellent reason to get together, taste the famous cheese dish in close company and remember the trip.
- Boutiques of luxury brands hide in the streets of the Old Town. This area of the historic center is bordered by the Bahnhofstrasse and the Limmat River. It is easy to get lost in the intertwining of its alleys. A map with marked stores will save you, such are offered in hotels or are easy to find on the Web.
- There are also many boutiques on the opposite bank of the river. They are more modest than Bahnhofstrasse. Shops are located along the embankment, many have two exits - towards the river to the Limmatquai embankment and on the Niederdorfstrasse. There are especially many shoe stores here, as well as a wide selection of youth clothing. Further deeper into the quarter are the shops of artisans with the works of their creativity.
