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A tourist
planning for a Switzerland Tour is always
inquisitive about the scope of shopping in
the country as purchasing a souvenir/memoir
representing the country is quite common
amongst the tourists. In the whole of
Western Europe, which is thronged by the
travellers during the vacations, Switzerland
has some of the best shopping avenues
available in Europe. Here under we are
providing you the information valuable for
you while your Switzerland vacation.
Switzerland Tourism department is also
setting new horizons in the field of setting
up new shopping areas and maintaining the
old ones to the best of international
standards.
The items of purchase in Switzerland that
constitute excellent memoirs and souvenirs
of the country include pottery, watches,
crystal, embroidered items, wood carvings,
clocks (including cuckoos), Swiss army
knives, liquors (Williamine, the best thing
that can be done with a pear), lace,
textiles, folklore souvenirs (such as music
boxes), cowbells, cheese, antiques,
stainless-steel cutlery, ski equipment and
clothing, leather goods, shoes and
chocolates. The shopping areas are widely
scattered through out the country. The
tourists are still advised to do shopping
from the standard shops and showrooms and be
attentive when purchasing items from the
roadside vendors or small shops.
Shopping Hours: The shopping hours in
Switzerland are generally Monday-Friday 8:30
am-noon and 1:30-6:30 pm, and on Saturday 8
am-noon and 1:30-4 pm.
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