Bahnhofstrasse and Rennweg Shopping (Self Guided), Zurich, Switzerland

Bahnhofstrasse and Rennweg Shopping, Zurich

Bahnhofstrasse and Rennweg Shopping (Self Guided), Zurich

Enjoy many happy hours exploring the shops, boutiques and stores of Zurich's exclusive shopping areas. One of the most famous places in the world for upscale shopping is the Bahnhofsstrasse in the center of Zurich. It is also one of the most expensive, and a popular draw among big spenders and those with deep pockets. This elegant boulevard is the last word in chic and you can expect to see some of the best known international brands here. There is also a smattering of big department stores such as Jelmoli, Globus and Manor and two of the country's biggest banks have their headquarters here.

Don鈥檛 just confine yourself to the main strip, check out the numerous side streets, where you can also purchase lots of luxury items. Break up your buying or window shopping expedition with some refreshments in one of the lovely caf茅s or restaurants that are scattered along Bahnhofstrasse.

There is even more luxury shopping on Rennweg, the second most exclusive shopping area in the city. The road dates back to medieval times and was once the widest street in the city. Browse its collection of shops without the buzz of traffic around you. Rennweg is situated in Zurich's inner-city pedestrianized zone.

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Guide Name: Bahnhofstrasse and Rennweg Shopping
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Author: vickyc

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Walking Tours in Zurich, Switzerland

Create Your Own Walk in Zurich

Creating your own self-guided walk in Zurich is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

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Walking around Zurich is a walk through history. The city was first officially settled by the Romans in 15 BC, who called it Turicum. But there were earlier inhabitants鈥揺vidence has been found of settlement that dates back more than six millennia. One of the oldest parts of town is Lindenhof Square, an elevated hill that was one of the earliest sites.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles

Zurich's Historical Churches Tour

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles

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