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Shopping in Bern - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Rathaus In Bern, you'll find an original Westside shopping center, where you can not only get quality new things but also have a great rest with all your family. The complex houses popular clothing and footwear shops related to an average price range. This place will be of interest to lovers of Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger and H&M brands. For those who want to devote a few days to shopping, a hotel is available in the complex. There is a swimming pool, a spa, several restaurants, and cafes, as well.
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The real city attraction is the Barenplatz market. For the first time, commercial tents in this historic square were installed in the 16th century. Nowadays, the colorful market works two days a week, on Wednesday and Saturday. The variety of products presented on it is amazing. During the warm season, local traders offer buyers a large choice of fruits and berries, they also sell meat delicacies and home-made dairy products. Lovers of flowers will surely be pleased to look through the market. For a modest fee, you can buy a magnificent bouquet.
The most popular shopping street of Bern is Kramgasse. It is usually viewed as a single entity with the streets of Spitalgasse and Marktgasse. Together, these streets form the most extensive indoor trade promenade in Europe. The length of the covered gallery is more than 6 km. Even some days won't be enough to get to all the shops presented here. On the main shopping streets, you'll find many elite designer pavilions, interesting antique and souvenir stores. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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One of the most popular department stores in the city is Globus. It is really great for purchasing new clothes and high-quality Swiss products. In the department store, there are popular children's clothing stores, as well as branded stores offering men's and women's clothing. On the first floor, is a large supermarket where tourists buy fresh cheese, real Swiss chocolate, and ready-made hot dishes, at attractive prices.
bern There are a lot of original stores in Bern, one of the most unusual is Cafe Alpin. It is an original combination of a cafe and a shop. Connoisseurs of fashionable modern clothes like to shop here. After choosing new things and accessories, visitors can go down to the basement, where a cozy cafe is located. During the warm season, some of its tables are set on an open terrace.
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Young people especially prefer CityDisc store, which is located in trade galleries, equipped under the building of the central railway station. This store has a huge choice of CDs with music and movies, you can buy all the sensational novelties, as well as CDs with the classics of the world of music and cinema.
Bern Those who do not save on souvenirs and give preference to original handicrafts, should come by Holz Art gallery. It sells very interesting handmade wood carvings. All the souvenirs presented here are unique. In this store you can pick up interesting decorations for your house, for example, a very cute cuckoo clock.
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If you visit Bern on the first Saturday of the month, go to the Kunsthandwerkermarkt market. Once a month, artisans present their best craftsmanship from around the city. Beautiful crafts made of wood and tin, clothing in national style, original artwork and ornaments - these are just a small part of the products presented in this market. Many tourists visit it as a museum, however, leave it without purchases is extremely difficult.
Klee Zentrum Bern Book lovers should definitely visit the most popular bookstore in Bern Stauffacher. In this three-storey store there is a huge choice of books in different languages, on the third floor they sell very interesting literature devoted to the history and sights of Switzerland.
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Reference information
Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Bern
♥   Shopping area ' The Old City' Bern, 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all outlets
Designer outlets in Bern and nearby
♥   Outlet 'Villeneuve-Outlet' ch. de la Confrérie, Villeneuve, 1844, Switzerland, 73.8 km from Bern. On the map
♥   Outlet 'OUTLET AUBONNE' Pré Neuf, Aubonne, 1170, Switzerland, 95.3 km from Bern. On the map
♥   Outlet 'FoxTown Mendrisio' Via A. Maspoli 18 Mendrisio 6850 Switzerland, 167.9 km from Bern. On the map
♥   Outlet 'Vicolungo The Style Outlets' Piazza S. Caterina, Vicolungo Novara, 28060, Italy, 182.4 km from Bern. On the map
♥   Outlet 'Roppenheim The Style Outlets' 1 Route de L’Europe, Roppenheim, 67480, France, 215.3 km from Bern. On the map
♥   Outlet 'Metzingen Outlet City' Reutlinger Strasse 53, Metzingen, 72555, Germany, 223.7 km from Bern. On the map

Shopping advices for the whole region around Bern

Neuchatel
Travelers visiting Neuchâtel in summer should definitely take a stroll through the main city markets. A grocery market is open on Place des Halles every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It would be the best place to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables. The market is ... Open »
Interlaken
Not far from the railway station is located EdelWeiss Gifts Shop, one of the best-known in the city. You can visit it with the whole family. Men will enjoy a huge number of Swiss knives, watches, flasks and other stylish men's accessories. Ladies can choose chic ... Open »
Adelboden-Lenk
Swiss-made clothes and accessories are among the goods that tourists should pay their attention to during their stay in Adelboden-Lenk. Local shops sell high-quality wool sweaters, hats, gloves, and mittens at any time of the year. Budget tourists prefer buying socks ... Open »
Luzern
There are several great markets in Lucerne. The largest and most interesting for tourists is Luzerner Wochenmarkt. At this grocery market, you can buy all kinds of popular products. Local farmers present their products here too. The market has large pavilions with ... Open »
Basel
Pfauen shopping complex is perfect for a family holiday. Here, is a variety of stores with goods for women and men, and many more specialized children's stores. This center has many comfortable relaxation areas, attractive restaurants and cafes. While walking down ... Open »
Lausanne
HOZHO Visions Galerie des Premiers Peuples is another place to buy original souvenirs the likes of which can not be found in other stores and markets. Of particular interest are wood crafts and handmade textiles. The store has a large department with books and travel ... Open »
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