Bern - Shopping

Mr and Mrs Vatter opened the first organic supermarket in Switzerland in 1992 and have focused on organic... production and fair pricing ever since. They have also added a restaurant-café and a small clothes shop "nature-à-porter". Sustainability is not an empty promise here. more

Children's dreams come true - a huge range of beautifully presented toys in all shapes and sizes. And... if you forget anything, you can always order it from the Internet shop. more

In this antique book shop, those searching for a cheap read as well as passionate collectors will find... rare editions. more

Those wishing to keep up with the times will be in the right place at Nicklès. The clock shop with the... longest family tradition in Bern captivates visitors with its modern range of designer jewellery and lifestyle clock brands. more

Two features make shopping in Bern so appealing: one is the stretch of nearly 6 km (4 miles) of covered... shopping arcades in the old town that the Bernese call "Lauben"; they make strolling past the variety of shops and cafés a pleasure in any weather. The other is that Bern is a market town. Its most famous is the "Zibelemärit", a fruit and vegetable market known as the "onion market", on the fourth Monday of November each year. Also of interest is the handicrafts market assembled on the Münsterplatz on the first Saturday of each month more

Here you will find three floors of textiles, leather and fur products. There is also a textiles and fur... studio. more

Basler Gebäck is known throughout Switzerland. Vaguely similar to gingerbread, these tasty delights... are spicy and sweet at the same time although they do tend to stick to your teeth. The shop also sells all types of sweets, pralines, chocolate, biscuits and gingerbread. more

This long-established department store (perhaps consumer temple would be more accurate) has been drawing... in the crowds since 1881 to see its exclusive wares - it's worth a look even if you don't buy anything. Since it was fully renovated in 2008, shopping in Loeb is now a true experience. The store directly joins the railway station. more

Established in 1796 when the influence of etiquette and savoir vivre spread from France across to Europe,... Fueter is the first traditional outfitter in the business selling classic clothing for him and her in the upmarket sector. more

An original gift shop in feng shui design with souvenirs and gift ideas from all over the world. The... focus is on cat figures, room scents, feng shui articles and wind chimes. more

This Swiss leather goods chain specialises in luggage, sports and casual bags as well as handbags and... small leather goods. Hummel sells its own label "Holly Bag" as well as famous brand items from Esprit to Samsonite. more

Bata was the first manufacturer to introduce assembly-line work to shoe production and was the largest... manufacturer in the world in the 1930s. Its motto has not changed - "The customer is our teacher". The shop sells other brands from Adidas to Puma alongside its own products. more

The great fashion house of Ciolina carries an extensive collection of clothes by the most important brands.... Ciolina also holds its own fashion shows from time to time. You can also request to be served outside business hours in this pleasant atmosphere. more

A paradise for those who like to make their own jewellery and are looking for the necessary components... to do so. BeadBox specialises in beads made from all possible materials and also provides the necessary accessories. more

The Swiss cheese par excellence is Emmental - the one with the big holes. This delicatessen cheese shop... in the heart of the old town not far from the Zytglogge tower can supply it and countless other varieties of cheese as well. more

Where would Switzerland be without its chocolate? One of Bern's prime examples is Confiserie Beeler,... famous for temptingly delightful champagne truffles and petits fours, among other things. more

This clothes shop with the idiosyncratic name "Fizzen" is a mixture of second-hand and trendy new clothes... by young and successful labels, ranging from Alprausch to Wrangler. more

The formula for success in this eldorado of colourful odds and ends, flamboyant souvenirs and plastic... objects is clear: here you will find everything you have ever wanted but will definitely never need. more

Specialist fabric shops have unfortunately become a rarity. It is therefore worth a visit to the Stoff-Keller... in Bern with over 2,000 cottons and other fabrics. The selection includes yarns and it also offers sewing courses. more