Best Shopping in Zurich
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Shopping in Zurich
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Where can I buy souvenirs in Zurich?
Best places for Zurich and Swiss souvenirs: the airport Duty Free (best for cheese, chocolate, and Swiss army knives), Jelmoli department store (Swiss-made gifts, food hall), Bahnhofstrasse boutiques (watches, chocolate, luxury goods), and the Bürkliplatz Saturday market (handmade crafts, local produce). Migros and Coop are good for Swiss chocolate at fair prices. Avoid the tourist trap souvenir shops near Hauptbahnhof — quality is lower and prices inflated.
Can I shop in Zurich on Sundays?
Sunday shopping in Zurich is limited by Swiss law. Most shops are closed on Sundays, except: Zurich Airport (all shops open), main train station (Hauptbahnhof) shops until 9pm, selected petrol station shops, and some pharmacies. The Bürkliplatz market operates on Saturday mornings (May-October). The Migros and Coop at Zurich HB are among the few grocery options open on Sunday. Check for special shopping Sundays (Verkaufssonntage) typically in the pre-Christmas period.
How does tax-free shopping work in Zurich?
Non-EU residents can claim a Swiss VAT refund (7.7% standard rate, 2.5% on food/books) on single purchases over CHF 300 from participating retailers. Look for the Global Blue or Planet Tax Free logo. Ask at the point of sale for the tax refund form. Present the form and goods at Swiss customs at the airport before departure (Customs is on Level 1 at ZRH). Allow 30-45 minutes extra for this process. Refunds can be taken in cash or credited to a card.
What is the best supermarket in Zurich for expats?
For everyday shopping: Migros and Coop are the two Swiss giants — both excellent quality, reliable, and with English product descriptions on most items. For international and specialty products: Manor, Globus, and the Manor Food department at Bahnhofstrasse. For Asian ingredients: Asia shops on Langstrasse and in the Kreis 4 area. For organic/bio: Alnatura (German organic brand with Zurich branches) and the Reformhaus health food shops. Online delivery via Migros and Coop is available in Zurich.
Where can I buy electronics in Zurich?
Digitec Galaxus (Swiss-based, Europe's largest online electronics retailer) has a flagship showroom in Zürich West — prices are very competitive. MediaMarkt has locations in Sihlcity mall and Oerlikon. Apple Store is on Bahnhofstrasse. For second-hand electronics, Ricardo.ch (Swiss eBay) and various refurbished tech shops on Langstrasse are good options. Swiss electronics prices are often 10-20% lower than in Germany or the UK for the same items due to import duty differences.
