Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse
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This famous pedestrian street offers the best in world-class shopping opportunities and is also home to some of the world's most important banks.
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- Zurich Central Station • 9 min walk
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- Snowball's adventureBarnet, United Kingdom7,160 contributionsOne of the most expensive & longest shopping streets in EuropeWe love the Bahnhofstrasse! Every time when we visited Zurich, we would always drop by the Bahnhofstrasse! This long shopping street is in the heart of Zurich, it runs through from North to South, which begins from the train station & end at the edge of the Zurich lake. Being one of the most expensive shopping streets in Europe & the main commercial hub in Zurich, you would be surprised that you could still find many shops that are very affordable for normal people, I.e. H&M, Adidas, Nike...etc. The closer to the lake, the more expensive they are. (i.e. lined with upmarket shops selling jewelleries or Rolax...etc.) There are also serval lovely but very affordable restaurants located on the side streets along Bahnhofstrasse. The street is always very clean and there are tramlines running along it. It is very easy to walk & we love it!Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 May 2024
- Shraddha24Trier, Germany89 contributionsAmazing experience with great foodIt's the most expensive street in Europe. You will find almost all major brands here. But I would also like to mention that lanes behind this street is full of amazing restaurants and you will find amazing food here. Vibes are just awesome and the lanes are typical of Europe. Shops close by 6 pm but these lanes are all young till midnight.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 14 July 2024
- VadimMurmansk, Russia34,917 contributionsVanity Street.Zurich's main street stretches from the train station to Bürkli Square, named after the architect Arnold Bürkli, who designed it in the middle of the XIX century in the image and likeness of the boulevards of Baron Haussmann in Paris. As often happened in European cities, due to the high cost of land, the street was laid on the site of a fortress moat. But the specificity of Zurich is that it was necessary to fill up a ditch with frogs, which, according to legend, stopped croaking when enemy approached the city. The street turned out to be, however, short - only 1.4 km. As a rule, station streets and squares in all cities are a concentration of cheap hotels and hostels, affordable cafes and fast food. But in Zurich, everything is exactly the opposite! Bahnhofstrasse is one of the most expensive shopping streets. Not Switzerland, the world! The rent of 15,000 Swiss francs per square meter destroyed affordable retail on the street. There are only banks led by the Swiss grandee - UBS and luxury brands. Among the clothes present here are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hermes and Ermenegildo Zegna. Of course, luxury watch and jewelry manufacturers Breguet, Blancpain, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chopard, Tiffany, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels are represented here. Somehow, the democratic Swatch got into this elite club. But it's closer to the train station. Since the price of the watches displayed in the windows is an annual (or more) salary, it remains only to consider them. Nothing will stop you from exploring this Street of Vanity, to paraphrase Thackeray, because there is practically no traffic on the street except the tram.Visited August 2023Travelled soloWritten 16 August 2024
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nwickham2018
Gold Coast, Australia49 contributions
Dec 2019
Great location for hotel to walk to almost anything that is a great photo opportunity to remember such a wonderful city. Lots of food choices and the christmas market at the train station is one of the best. Really enjoyed the atmosopher and the place is friendly enough but pick pockets are around (mostly children with and adult) so be careful. Place is very expensive for food and other shopping so be aware and purchase elsewhere.
Written 8 January 2020
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Luciana S
Sao Paulo, SP17 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The Bahnofstrasse starts at Zurich's central train station, has direct exit to this street. Walk here just to admire the buildings and the dynamics of the city. The shops are expensive and no news. The only store you should enter is Coop even for cominhas in the departments part and to buy their meal that helps too much in the travel budget.
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Written 21 October 2024
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Snowball's adventure
Barnet, UK7,160 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We love the Bahnhofstrasse! Every time when we visited Zurich, we would always drop by the Bahnhofstrasse!
This long shopping street is in the heart of Zurich, it runs through from North to South, which begins from the train station & end at the edge of the Zurich lake.
Being one of the most expensive shopping streets in Europe & the main commercial hub in Zurich, you would be surprised that you could still find many shops that are very affordable for normal people, I.e. H&M, Adidas, Nike...etc. The closer to the lake, the more expensive they are. (i.e. lined with upmarket shops selling jewelleries or Rolax...etc.) There are also serval lovely but very affordable restaurants located on the side streets along Bahnhofstrasse.
The street is always very clean and there are tramlines running along it. It is very easy to walk & we love it!
This long shopping street is in the heart of Zurich, it runs through from North to South, which begins from the train station & end at the edge of the Zurich lake.
Being one of the most expensive shopping streets in Europe & the main commercial hub in Zurich, you would be surprised that you could still find many shops that are very affordable for normal people, I.e. H&M, Adidas, Nike...etc. The closer to the lake, the more expensive they are. (i.e. lined with upmarket shops selling jewelleries or Rolax...etc.) There are also serval lovely but very affordable restaurants located on the side streets along Bahnhofstrasse.
The street is always very clean and there are tramlines running along it. It is very easy to walk & we love it!
Written 11 May 2024
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Lani Y
130 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
It was raining ☔️ the time I arrived after checking in to the hotel room... I went out and discovered the place in only one street I walked due to time constraints but I can say the place was pretty impressive and many people having their own businesses walking alongside. I didn’t used umbrella eh... you can find both luxurious and branded products amongst the shop.
Good thing hotel was just from the corner of Bahnhofstrasse.
Good thing hotel was just from the corner of Bahnhofstrasse.
Written 13 January 2020
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Snowball's adventure
Barnet, UK7,160 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
It's hard to miss the Bahnhofstrasse when you visited Zurich. It begins from the Zurich HB station and ends by the Zurich Lake. The street on both sides are clean, not overcrowded and easy to walk. It has a tram line in the middle, plus, of course a lot of posh retail stores, such as Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Gucci, LV, Prada, Tiffany, Rolex shops...etc. The more towards the Lake, the posher the shops are.
This is not just possibly the most expensive street in Europe, but it's a very beautiful street too!
Highly recommended!
This is not just possibly the most expensive street in Europe, but it's a very beautiful street too!
Highly recommended!
Written 29 May 2022
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia2,241 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Nice long street to walk down with all the high end brands along the way with some pricey restaurants.
Good to see during the day and at night, but it’s during the night that has the better atmosphere.
Great for a stroll and do some window shopping, also some nice street stalls that it more affordable to buy some things.
Good to see during the day and at night, but it’s during the night that has the better atmosphere.
Great for a stroll and do some window shopping, also some nice street stalls that it more affordable to buy some things.
Written 6 December 2022
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Purwitanto
Sengata, Indonesia2,837 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Bahnhofstrasse is one of the main streets in the city of Zurich. It is so named because one of its ends is the main train station of the city of Zurich or Zurich Hauptbahnhoff (Zurich Hb).
This road carries many trams, which is an attraction in itself for us who rarely see trams in our home country. This road is a shopping street on the left and right of the road lined with shops including fashion, boutiques, watches, chocolate and others from various well-known brands. We had time to shop for knives at the Victorinox outlet on this road.
For shopping fans, don't miss walking here.
This road carries many trams, which is an attraction in itself for us who rarely see trams in our home country. This road is a shopping street on the left and right of the road lined with shops including fashion, boutiques, watches, chocolate and others from various well-known brands. We had time to shop for knives at the Victorinox outlet on this road.
For shopping fans, don't miss walking here.
Written 15 January 2024
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ORMum
Lake Oswego, OR154 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
I had a lovely experience walking down Bahnhofstrasse. It is easy to get here from anywhere within Zurich by taking the train and getting off at the main Zurich station. The buildings and stores on both sides of this street are nice, and there were several nice eateries and cafes close by.
Written 9 October 2024
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tourtheworld-74
Singapore, Singapore171 contributions
Jan 2022
It's semi pedestrian with mainly trams only. Lots of shops and lots of deals in January! it starts at the main train station and ends at Zurich lake. A lovely walk, which I did twice!
Written 7 February 2022
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Donna K
Waukesha, WI445 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Really this is a must walk. Only streetcars and pedestrians here. You wander past one designer after another as well as beautiful jewelry and department stores. Set back a bit is Globus which is a fantastic department store you can’t help but love.
Written 23 February 2020
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Hi, what hotel did you stay in near the Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich? I am planning a trip there in Aoril. Thanks for your help.
Deborah
Written 23 February 2019
Hotel 25h , near Zurich HB .....Walk 5 min 👍👍
Written 18 June 2019
Landing in Zurich at 6am .. next month.
what’s there to do ?
How far is Bahnhofstrasse from the airport ?
What time does the cafes open ?
It’s my first time, please advise me.
Thank you
Written 14 April 2018
Sorry if this is late. Just saw it. The city center is about a 10 minute train ride from the airport. Trains are frequent. There's an SBB (Swiss Railways) office on a mezzanine level of the airport after you come out of baggage claim and cross the street into the landside building. Another poster's tip to buy a day pass is a good one. Cafe
Written 13 May 2018
Hello..we are going to visit Zurich by this earlier May 2018 and will visit Bahnhofstrasse. Any suggest what about to buy while we there? Are the branded watches cheaper than other europe Factory Outlet?
Guide me please 😊
Written 19 March 2018
Chanel is a lot cheaper there than in the states. The chocolates are amazing!!!!!
Written 1 May 2018
Liliana Patrici... L
Capital Federal District, Argentina
Viajo en Marzo,busco comprar ropa mujer talle grande(xl)q en otro lugar (España/Roma)no consiga.Pueden orientarme.Gracias!!!!
Written 22 January 2018
Ich verstehe die Frage auch nicht ganz. Wenn es um die Grösse geht: XL ist in Zürich - an der Bahnhofstrasse - (denn die Frage wurde ja zur "Bahnhofstrasse" gestellt) ebenfalls eine sehr grosse Damengrösse. Für die Grössentabellen in anderen Ländern ist es am Einfachsten, im Internet zu suchen. P.S. Die Antwort kann auch online übersetzt werden.
Written 13 April 2018
We are travelling to zurich in January for 3 days can anyone advise of the best area to stay so that we can walk to most attractions in the city. If anyone has specific hotel or apartment recommendations would be great many thanks
Written 14 August 2017
I would suggest the Leoneck Swiss Hotel, offers a great price/location/quality deal. Is very close to the Limmat and to the Hauptbahnhof meaning a walking distance of 5 to 25 minutes to almost all the attractions.
Written 15 September 2017
ciao. ho intenzione di passare un weekend a zurigo. arriverei in tarda mattinata della domenica, per ripartire il martedi mattina. viaggio con famiglia e due bambine di 12 e 9 anni. per non perderci dietro cose meno belle, su cosa ci dovremmo focalizzare nel nostro stare a zurigo? altstadt? lindenhofplatz? limmat? diciamo che non siamo molto gente da musei, piuttosto ci piace vedere chiese o castelli, panorami, architettura, e anche cose tipiche. dove mangiare? ciao grazie
Written 10 October 2016
Ciao,
Purtroppo ho visto la domanda solo ora non mi era arrivata come al solito la comunicazione via mail.... se non sei ancora andato posso darti i consigli richiesti altrimenti raccontami cosa ti è piaciuto della città... Davide
Written 9 November 2016
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