Zurich Shopping
The main shopping area is near the train station. Stroll down the 'Bahnhofstrasse' shopping street towards 'Paradeplatz' and the lake. The Niederdorf on the left side of the river has cheaper places to shop and eat and fun to wander through the narrow lanes and view houses dating back to the 14th century.
Bahnhofstrasse
The Bahnhofstrasse starts at the station "Hauptbahnhof” and goes down to the lake. One of the most exclusive and expensive shopping streets in the world with diamond rings, chocolate, fur coats, accessories, porcelain, jewellery, watches, banks, pastry shops and many exclusive brands. Lots of department stores, banks, tearooms and restaurants.
Niederdorf
The Old Part of Zurich from " Bellevue " by Lake Zurich to "Central" across the river from the station. Many trendy clothes stores in the Niederdorf. At night the many bars, restaurants and street artists make Niederdorf an exciting centre of entertainment.
Löwenstrasse
Running west of Bahnhofstrasse from the main train station with a lower range of shops and Migros, a department store.
Fleamarket
The Flohmarkt at Bürkliplatz, near the Stadelhofen station operates every Saturday from 6 to 15:30 from May-October.
Electricity
The current is 220 volts and uses the round three pin type but also accepts the rounded two pin plug.
Language
German is the main language for Zurich.
Money
The Swiss Franc is the main currency but the Euro is all accepted in most places but the exchange rate may be poor. ATMs are widespread with using the Cirrus or Maestro system. Banks are open Monday to Friday.
Time
Zurich is one hour ahead of GMT in the winter and two hours ahead in the summer.
Tipping
A 15% service charge is normally included in all hotel, taxi, bar and restaurant bills and no extra tipping is needed.
Safety
Zurich has a low crime rate and generally safe country but still look out for pickpockets. Public Transportation is very safe.
Telephone
The international country dialling code for Switzerland is 41 and the outgoing code is 00. Mobile phone GSM 1800 and 900 networks operate throughout the country.
Zürich or Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. Zürich is known to be a leading global city and without doubt, one the world's largest financial centres for almost a century. Prominent financial institutions and banking giants automatically gravitate to Zurich. Many research and development centres are concentrated in Zürich, lured by the low rate of tax. From 2006 to 2008, Zürich was found to be the wealthiest city in Europe.
Business, Industry and Commerce
UBS, Credit Suisse, Zurich Financial Services, and many other financial institutions have their headquarters in Zürich, the commercial centre of Switzerland and one of the world's largest centres for offshore banking. The Swiss Stock Exchange is located in Zürich and called the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Greater Zürich Area is recognised as Switzerland's economic centre and is, therefore, home to a large number of international companies. The consulting firm Mercer has for many years ranked Zürich as the city with the highest quality of life in the world. Other cities in the country, Berne and Geneva, were also listed among the top ten.
Markets
Sihlcity, Switzerland's largest shopping and leisure complex just outside Zurich opened to the public on 22 March 2007 and attracts an estimated 18-20,000 visitors a day. The 100,000-square-metre development is termed as a "city within a city", with 80 shops, a cinema, a spa, a 132-room hotel, a nightclub and even a chapel. Sihlcity has attracted many familiar names such as fashion retailers Zara, H&M, C & A, Charles Voegele, Kuoni, Mexx, Nike, Puma, Esprit, etc.
Full details can be obtained at its website www.sihlcity.ch
Zürich has three different shopping areas:
1. Bahnhofstrasse, which runs from the Zürich Train Main station to the lake. This street is one of the most exclusive and expensive shopping streets in the world, selling anything from diamond rings to mink coats. Globus and Jelmoli are two major rival department stores on Bahnhofstrasse , both of whom stock goods only from high-end brands.
2. Niederdorf, in the Old Part of Zurich and extends from the Lakeside to Central, just over the river from the train station. The Niederdorf caters mainly to young people.
3. Löwenstrasse, which runs west of Bahnhofstrasse has lower range shops and a branch of Migros, the department store chain.
Curio Market on Rosenhof: Set in Zürich’s Old Town, you will find objects from far and near and also original Swiss products. The wares on offer include clothes, precious stones, leather goods, antiquities, etc.
Address: Kuriositätenmarkt Rosenhofmarkt, Rosenhof, 8001 Zürich
info@rosenhof.ch; www.rosenhof.ch
Opening hours: March to December: Thu 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm
Station: Rudolf-Brun-Brücke, Tram 4/15
City Christmas Market: In the centre of the city, close to Globus and among Zürich's department stores and special shops you will find the City Christmas Market. This market always offers a full range of Christmas gifts, toys, scents and smells, festive confectionery and fashionable accessories. Address: City Weihnachtsmarkt, Zürcher Innenstadt, 8001 Zürich
* Station: Bahnhofstrasse/HB, Tram 6/7/11/13,
Zürich Christmas Fair:
Europe's biggest indoor market with more than 160 wooden chalets and a Christmas Tree, which is 50 feet high and decorated with over 5,000 Swarovski Crystal Ornaments.
Address: Christkindlimarkt, Hauptbahnhof, 8001 Zürich
Tel. +41 (0) 44 215 40 40; www.christkindlimarkt.ch
* Station: Hauptbahnhof Main Station, Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun: 10am-8pm,
The Old Town and Werdmühleplatz also have Christmas Markets.
Night Market: The market for nocturnals takes place at a different location each time. Its motto, however, is constant: Enjoy. With music and exotic culinary delights thrown in.
Montagsmarkt im Rimini -Summer is back!
Every Monday in the summer from 7:30 pm to midnight, the Rimini Bar opens its doors for the Monday Market. The focus is on glitzy outfits, new brand labels and overstated collector’s items. Every week the theme changes. Budding designers and alternative labels hunters ensure there is a rotation of new items every week, pleasing everyone from flea-market fans to fashionistas.
Address: Rimini-Bar (in the Männerbadi), at Schanzengraben, 8002 Zürich
Tel. +41 (0) 44 211 95 94; info@rimini.ch, www.rimini.ch
Opening hours:
May to June from 18.00 to 19.30
* Station: Bahnhof Selnau,
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