The Best Markets In Zürich, From Flea To Farmers'

Zürich is home to one of Switzerland’s most vibrant market scenes, selling everything from vintage clothing to fresh fruits and vegetables and antiques. Here’s our guide to some of Zürich’s best markets, whether you’re an early bird looking to strike a bargain or just want to stroll around the aisles.

Flea Market Bürkliplatz
Market
Bahnhofmarkt
Every week the main hall of Zürich’s main train station turns into a bustling market place with various vendors selling culinary delights and fresh products from all over Switzerland. In addition to Swiss specialties, visitors can expect to find aromatic cheeses and meats. Food lovers will thoroughly enjoy wandering through the aisles and buying some tasty nibbles as well as shopping for fresh vegetables. The Bahnhofmarkt is an excellent way of discovering Switzerland’s regional cuisine and experiencing an authentic market atmosphere.
Address: Bahnhofplatz 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Helvetiaplatz-Markt
Market
Helvetiaplatz-Markt
The Helvetiaplatz, located in the city’s multicultural district 4, sets the scene for Zürich‘s all year round food market with 400 vendors offering an exceptional range of goods. The colorful produce includes home-grown and exotic fruits and vegetables and visitors are likely to encounter a diverse array of nationalities at this market. It is considered Zürich’s most international food market and visitors can expect to find almost anything from Greek specialties to local, organic farm produce. Additionally fresh fish, chicken and other meats can be purchased here.
Address: Helvetiaplatz, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland

Kanzlei Flea Market
The Kanzlei Flea Market is probably Zürich’s biggest and most famous flea market. Over 400 different vendors sell numerous second-hand goods from paintings, jewelry and bicycles to rarities, books and fine china. Visitors can find pretty much anything here, whether it is electronic equipment or leather bags. The market is an intriguing place to wander around. There are also plenty of places to get a coffee and refreshments.
Rosenhof Market
Market, Bazaar

Christmas Market
Come September, Zürich transforms into a magical winter wonderland filled with glittering fairy lights and dazzling Christmas decorations. When the temperature drops there is no need to stay hidden inside: enjoy the city’s enchanting Christmas Market and some delicious, sweet waffles and mulled wines. There are several Christmas markets throughout Zürich such as the picturesque Christmas fair in the Niederdorf square or the Christkindlimarket, one of the biggest indoor Christmas markets in Europe, located inside the main train station. A 50ft high sparkling Christmas Tree towers over the bustling aisles, which are full of all sorts of trinkets and nibbles.
Niederdorf Square address: Niederdorfstrasse, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Christkindlimarkt address: Hauptbahnhof Zürich, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Bürkiplatz Farmers Market
Market, Swiss
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