i am going tthere and i was wondering if there are any inexpenisive shops since i heard it was very expensive.
2006-06-12 09:06:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Switzerland ➔ Other - Switzerland
I have been there. It's very lovely. In general, don't recommend any shopping in Europe unless you are specifically looking for an item only available there. It's just expensive as hell. Save on your wallet and enjoy the sites and natural beauty of CH because they are priceless.
THe other post was right "There is no such thing as cheap in Switzerland".
2006-06-13 02:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by Nomad79 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's a problem! I do not know what you would like to shop in Switzerland...
There is a factory outlet called "Foxtown" a few minutes off Lugano (in Mendrisio), offering any kind of clothing and a lot more. And of course you easily can travel to Italy to go shopping, perhaps to Como?
Don't miss a visit to "Swiss miniature" in Melide - find almost all Swiss attractions in a scale to walk through.
Greetings from Switzerland
2006-06-13 15:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by swissnick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. I didn't find the shops too expensive, but maybe that's because I live in Zurich. You can find relatively cheap souvenirs, and I bought John Grisham's The Broker used for one frank...It's not a place I'd go TO shop though (pick Milan). Take a boat trip to one of the little fishing villages nearby and go up a funicular. My husband and I had a hoot at the piano bar at the Hotel Eden in Paradiso, but maybe we're just nuts. Have fun!
2006-06-12 17:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We were there 10 years ago and enjoyed our visit very much. You can read our travelogue: http://www.thetravelzine.com/swiss1.htm We've always found Switzerland very expensive.
2006-06-13 12:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no such thing as cheap in switzerland.
2006-06-13 01:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by jgmafb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋