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The world famous Lindt chocolates will beckon you throughout your trip, the gruyere, emmentaler or vacherin will tickle your palette and the sleek Rolexes will make you swoon. Prices, no doubt, will reflect the world class quality and durability of these products. So make a lifetime investment in a gold watch if you like. Those who don’t feel like the Sultan of B himself needn’t despair: inexpensive and delightful souvenirs and goodies in street shops will give you something to show for the trip.
Other items of purchase in Switzerland include pottery, crystal, embroidered items, wood carvings, clocks (including cuckoos), Swiss army knives, liquors (Williamine, the best thing that can be done with a pear), lace, textiles, folklore souvenirs (such as music boxes), cowbells, cheese, antiques, stainless-steel cutlery, ski equipment and clothing, leather goods and shoes.
The shopping hours in Switzerland are from 8:30 am – noon and 1:30 – 6:00 pm on Mondays – Fridays and 8:00 am – 8:00 pm on Saturdays.
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