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.
Eskimos Ski School
Market · Saas-FeeEskimos Ski School is a premier ski and snowboard school located in the car-free village of Saas-Fee, Switzerland.
Read our full guide →Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland
Market · ZurichFree entryTeuscher Chocolates of Switzerland is a premier chocolate boutique located on Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse.
Read our full guide →Laderach Zermatt
Market · ZermattFree entryLaderach Zermatt is a flagship store of the renowned Swiss chocolate brand, located conveniently at Bahnhofplatz 2, right next to the Zermatt train station.
Read our full guide →Prato Borni Ski & Snowboard Schule
Market · ZermattPrato Borni Ski & Snowboard Schule is a well-regarded ski school situated on Bahnhofstrasse, Zermatt's main street, just steps from the train station.
Read our full guide →Aarauer Wochenmarkt
Market · AarauFree entryThe Aarauer Wochenmarkt is a cherished Saturday tradition in the heart of Aarau's historic old town.
Read our full guide →Victorinox Flagship Store Zurich
Market · ZurichFree entryLocated on Rennweg in Zurich's historic city center, the Victorinox Flagship Store is a must-visit for fans of the legendary Swiss Army Knife.
Read our full guide →Franz Carl Weber
Market · ZurichFree entryFranz Carl Weber is a legendary toy store located in Zurich's Hauptbahnhof (main train station), a destination that delights children and adults alike.
Read our full guide →Metzgerei Bayard
Market · ZermattMetzgerei Bayard is a family-run butcher shop and market located on Zermatt's main street, Bahnhofstrasse.
Read our full guide →Swiss Chocolate Chalet
Market · InterlakenFree entrySwiss Chocolate Chalet is a delightful chocolate boutique located on Höheweg, Interlaken's main street, offering a wide selection of handcrafted Swiss chocolates.
Read our full guide →Flohmarkt Kanzlei Zurich
Market · ZurichFree entryFlohmarkt 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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