Switzerland

10 Best Markets in Switzerland

The markets travelers rate highest across Switzerland, with what makes each worth the trip.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 848 tracked places in Switzerland. Updated monthly.

  1. Eskimos Ski School

    Market · Saas-Fee

    Eskimos Ski School is a premier ski and snowboard school located in the car-free village of Saas-Fee, Switzerland.

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  2. Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland

    Market · ZurichFree entry

    Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland is a premier chocolate boutique located on Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse.

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  3. Laderach Zermatt

    Market · ZermattFree entry

    Laderach Zermatt is a flagship store of the renowned Swiss chocolate brand, located conveniently at Bahnhofplatz 2, right next to the Zermatt train station.

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  4. Prato Borni Ski & Snowboard Schule

    Market · Zermatt

    Prato Borni Ski & Snowboard Schule is a well-regarded ski school situated on Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt's main street, just steps from the train station.

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  5. Aarauer Wochenmarkt

    Market · AarauFree entry

    The Aarauer Wochenmarkt is a cherished Saturday tradition in the heart of Aarau's historic old town.

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  6. Victorinox Flagship Store Zurich

    Market · ZurichFree entry

    Located on Rennweg in Zurich's historic city center, the Victorinox Flagship Store is a must-visit for fans of the legendary Swiss Army Knife.

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  7. Franz Carl Weber

    Market · ZurichFree entry

    Franz Carl Weber is a legendary toy store located in Zurich's Hauptbahnhof (main train station), a destination that delights children and adults alike.

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  8. Metzgerei Bayard

    Market · Zermatt

    Metzgerei Bayard is a family-run butcher shop and market located on Zermatt's main street, Bahnhofstrasse.

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  9. Swiss Chocolate Chalet

    Market · InterlakenFree entry

    Swiss Chocolate Chalet is a delightful chocolate boutique located on Höheweg, Interlaken's main street, offering a wide selection of handcrafted Swiss chocolates.

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  10. Flohmarkt Kanzlei Zurich

    Market · ZurichFree entry

    Flohmarkt Kanzlei Zurich is a vibrant flea market held every Saturday on the grounds of the former Kanzlei school in the Zurich West district (Kreis 4).

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the markets in Switzerland?

Eskimos Ski School in Saas-Fee is the most reviewed, with 606 traveler reviews and a 5.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Switzerland's markets is worth going out of your way for?

Prato Borni Ski & Snowboard Schule in Zermatt rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 76 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

Which city in Switzerland has the most markets?

Zurich, with 4 on this list, ahead of Zermatt on 3. The list spans 5 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.

Are any of these markets free to visit?

Yes, 7: Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland, Laderach Zermatt, Aarauer Wochenmarkt and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.

How is this list of markets ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 848 tracked places in Switzerland. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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