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Sumedha has travelled across 28 countries, including a major chunk of India, and calls Japan, Thailand, France and Switzerland her pet destinations. She is seasoned in going off the beaten track and loves documenting her journeys. Apart from getting lost in metropolises, being stranded at airports and finding solace in the hills, she actively writes for eminent travel platforms. You can follow her trips on her social media handles.
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The capital of Switzerland is staggeringly humble and a possessor of gems that only the most seasoned travellers will know about. With the mighty bear as its symbol and verdant rose gardens acting as the perfect background to its many imposing spires, fountains and narrow lanes, Bern comes across as a city living in the past. However, you will be surprised to know that this UNESCO World Heritage gem is also quite an exciting shopping destination. In fact, the longest shopping boulevards in Europe are right in the heart of this historic city. Fondly referred to as ‘Lauben’, Bernese shopping arcades are all about touristy keepsakes and memorable strolls. They are home to everything from elegant shopping malls and chic boutiques to extremely traditional markets and cosy antique stores. The weather is perpetually perfect and shopping along these boulevards is more relaxing than taxing.
While the number of places to go shopping in Bern runs into dozens, five stand out for their exclusivity and the quality of fare up for grabs. Trust me when I say that you will not regret spending those Swiss Francs.
The main shopping streets of Bern, Kramgasse, Spitalgasse and Marktgasse are lined with the best department stores, local markets, boutiques and art galleries you can find in the city. These retail promenades once formed...more
One of the most stylish places for retail therapy in Bern, Westside is the brainchild of architect Daniel Libeskind and looks more like a contemporary art gallery than a shopping mall. With as many as fifty stores, a doz...more
One of the most unique shopping experiences in Bern is at the Onion Market (Zibelemärit) which is essentially a folk festival that is celebrated on the fourth Monday of the month of November.
What is supposed to be the biggest retail store in all of Switzerland, Migros is in several ways reminiscent of the Room of Requirement from the world of Harry Potter. You only need to think of a product and you will fin...more
The first department store to open in Zurich, Switzerland in 1892, Globus has expanded its reach with unimaginable rapidity with the passage of time and the locals have a certain Josef Weber to thank for the same.
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