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 Cuckoo clocks by lnalba
You can get a good deal on your Swiss Army Knife, cuckoo clock and items with cow patterns on them (these are everywhere). It is hard not to go to a shop selling cuckoo clocks, but make sure that you do see one, as it is quite a bizarre experience walking into a shop that ticks to the sound of hundreds of clocks on the walls!
There are heaps of T-shirts, cowbell keyrings, mugs, watches and lace/embroidered items to buy.
When shopping for souvenirs, it is worth shopping around as you will find significant price differences. I did find that some things I had bought were cheaper elsewhere, even though it was from the same kind of shop. Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsDirections: All of these shops are in the centre of the city, near to the Rue du Mont Blanc and the general area.
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 Look for this sign by Tripack
The VAT rate in Switzerland is 7,6 % and is included in the sales price. All visitors residing outside of Switzerland are entitled to claim back the VAT, if they spend more than CHF 400 in one shop in one day. The goods must be exported within 30 days after purchase date and the export must be confirmed by an official Swiss customs stamp.
3 easy steps to claim your refund :
1. In the store
Shop where you see the Tax-free Shopping logo and simply ask for your Global Refund Cheque. You will receive an information leaflet with detailed explanation in different languages.
2. At customs
When leaving Switzerland, present your Global Refund Cheque to Swiss customs authorities and have the goods ready for inspection.
3. Get your refund
Hand in the blue original of your Global Refund Cheque. You have several choices to get your refund:
- Immediate cash at our nearby Cash Refund Office.
- Mail your Cheque to Global Refund. The refund will then be credited to a chosen credit card, a Swiss bank account or you will receive a bank check to your home address. Leave a Comment
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If you want to go shopping in Geneva, your best bet is Rue de la Confederation. This street is one of the main pedestrian streets of the city, where all the shops, boutiques and stores are. From clothes, to chocolate, watches, music, etc, you'll find everything here.
Geneva is definitely not a cheap city. Everything is expensive but you do get a very good quality. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by Toshioohsako
greeting cards, post cards, high quality stationary items.
As much as you can afford. 50 swiss francs?? Theme: StationeryAddress: 10 Corraterie, 1204 GenevaPhone: +41 22 817 0555Directions: Go to intersection of Rue de la Confederation and Corraterie. The shop is located at the end of Rue del la Confederation (biggest shopping street in Geneva)Website: wwww.brachard.com Other Contact: fax: +41 22 817 0569
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 Main shopping strip of Geneva
at Christmas time by Kiriel
For more individual and arty items head to Carouge. (A pretty area in itself!) The Christmas markets had an eclectic and interesting mixture of items for sale and was well worth a visit.
For general "Department store" type shopping, and the cafe, restaurant and nightclub areas, go to Pacquis. Most buses will stop at Cornavin and if you get off there and head towards the lake you will find everything.
Traditionally, clocks and watches are the purchases to buy in Switzerland, but as yet I am unconvinced that they are a particularly good deal here. Swiss Army Knives are also a good gift and seem reasonably priced. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 A giant Swiss Chocolate
Bunny Rabbit at the Manor by stressball
A trip to Geneva is not complete until you've bought some Swiss chocolate.
Prices of chocolate vary depending on the size and the brand name of the chocolate that you buy. The chocolate, however, is relatively inexpensive for Geneva standards and is well worth the money. Leave a Comment Theme: Department StoreAddress: Rue Cornavin, 6Phone: +41 22 909 46 99Directions: Exit the Gare Cornavin by the front entrance. Pass the bus stops and cross over the tram tracks. Look to your right and you will see the sign for Manor.Website: www.manor.ch
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Switzerland is known to be very expensive. If you look around, however, you will find many items to be less expensive than at home. Here a little help for budget travellers:
OPENING HOURS of shops vary from one canton to another. In Geneva, shops normally open from 8.30 am to 7 pm, to 6 am on Saturday and stores until 9 pm on Thursday. Ouutside these hours - including Sundays - there are many grocery shops that stay open until midnight, but are much more expensive (still useful, if you want to save on restaurant bills).
FOOD STORES: Look for special offers (Action!) with savings of up to 50 pct on standard items changing weekly. Good value are DENNER (limited choice), COOP, MIGROS, CARREFOUR, or ALLIGRO. Migros has a supermarket at the airport that stays open on Sunday until 8 pm. GLOBUS is a very nice department store, but in the medium-high price segment.
A watch, of course. But beware: Swatch is cheaper in the US than in Switzerland. And there are no rebates on Rolex, Franck Muller or other luxury watches.
Why not a fondue set including a Gerber instant fondue?
Yoghurts and cheese are great in Switzerland.
And Chocolate, of course: Migros has excellent chocolates. At Manor, my favourite is the Villars chocolate with Kirsch (best in the box at about Fr. 10).
Look around, and you will find that a number of products are cheaper in Geneva than elsewhere (the VAT is only 7.5 percent as compared to France 20 pct or Germany 16 pct.). Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: City centre or shopping centresDirections: The large Balexert shopping mall is only 5 mins by frequent bus 10 from the airport. Here you find anything from yoghurt to computer components and fashion gear.
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You found near everything.J-J Rousseau, a philosoph of the 18 th century, live 4 years on the same place
Chocolates, watches and souvenir.
Same as other shop Theme: OtherAddress: 6 rue de cornavinPhone: 022 9094480Directions: 5 minutes from train station, on your right.
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In "Charmilles" area, over 50 shops
Wine, chocolates, watches.
same as every plave in Geneva Theme: OtherAddress: Promenade de l'Europe 11 1203 GenèvePhone: 022 9497790Directions: Rue de Lyon on No 91 level
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A shop making small cakes and sweet delicacies from about CHF1.50 upwards.
Click on the picture to see how tempting the little cakes look !
Still surpassed by the world maestros of the sweet tooth, the Sicilians, but don't miss it when in Geneva
About CHF 5 upwards Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: 21 Bourg-de-Four GenevePhone: 022 310 37 73Directions: Very centre of old touwn, Bourg-de-Four a stone's throw from the fontaine
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5 Ruelle du Midi, Geneva - Royal
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3, rue Ami-Levrier, Geneva - InterContinental Geneve
7-9 Chemin du Petit-Saconnex, Geneva - Hotel Epsom Geneva
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