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Zürich Market Locations Marktplatz Oerlikon Specializing in fresh meats, fish, seasonal vegetables and fruits, specialty cheeses and breads, and hard to find products such as the famous chickens from Bresse in Burgundy, fresh pasta, and a wide variety of flowers and herbs. Wednesdays from 6 am until 11 am Saturdays from 6 am until 12 noon

Helvetiaplatz Helvetiaplatz, located in the middle of Kreis 4, is where men and women from different countries and different cultures meet up twice weekly to exchange opinions, goods and recipe ideas. The vendors here are quite friendly and accustomed to dealing with foreigners. Because of the mix of cultures, it is also a good place to find more exotic products, or products catering to specific dietary needs. This market also has a large offering of organic foods Tuesdays from 6 am until 11 am Fridays from 6 am until 11 am

Bürkliplatz Bürkliplatz, nestled in the chestnut trees at the lake-end of the Bahnhofstrasse, plays host to Zürich’s best known market. It is a specialized market for high-quality goods. You can find stands selling various cured meats, local fish, poultry, Italian specialties, and very good local artisan baked goods. This market attracts many tourists, and it also offers a huge selection of fresh flowers and plants Tuesdays from 6 am until 11 am Fridays from 6 am until 11 am

Altstetten The altstetten market is located in Zürich's west side at Lindenplatz. It is a small, traditional market that has a nice neighborhood feeling. The vendors always have enough time to share tips on products and recipes. Wednesdays from 6 am until 11 am Saturdays from 6 am until 12 noon

Milchbuck The market here is located on Milchbuckstrasse. It is a very small market, with a selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and flowers. Tuesdays from 6 am until 11 am Fridays from 6 am until 11 am

Rathausbrücke Now located on Limmatquai near Central, this market is small. The usual assortments can be found here, such as flowers, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, and herbs. Saturdays from 6 am until 12 noon

Hauptbahnhof This specialty market is located in the large hall of the main train station. There are many specialty vendors, carrying home-made products, exotic spices, breads, cheeses, and special cured meats. The market offers a nice alternative for a lunch or dinner. Most Wednesdays from 11 am until 8 pm top


Winterthur Market Locations Stadtmarkt Located in the town center on the Steinberggasse, Spitalgasse and Metzggasse. The market offers a wide variety of farm fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as fresh fish, specialty meats, flowers and fresh bread.. Tuesdays and Fridays from early morning until 11:00 am top


Basel Market Locations Stadtmarkt Located at the Marktplatz by the Rathaus. The market offers a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers, honey, mushrooms, bread, and specialty meats. Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from early morning until afternoon Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays mornings only top


Bern Market Locations Bundesplatz, Schauplatzgasse, Gurten- and Bundesgasse for fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 8 am until 12 noon Bärenplatz for fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers Tuesdays and Saturdays, from April through October, 8am until 6 pm Münstergasse for meats and fish Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 8am until 12 noon Zwiebelmarkt seasonal specialty market 4th Monday in November, from 6am until 6 pm top


Luzern Market Locations Rathausquai, below Egg and Bahnhofstrasse for fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 7 am until 1 pm Rathausquai, below Egg for fresh fish Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from April through October, 8am until 6 pm top


Geneva Market Locations Les Halles de Rive Covered Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am until 7pm and Saturdays, from 6 am until 4 pm BD Helvétique for fresh fruits, vegetables, and crafts Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am until 1 pm Champel for fresh fruits and vegetables Thursdays, from 8am until 1 pm Fusterie for fresh fruits and vegetables Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am until 6 pm Grand-Pré for fresh fruits and vegetables Mondays and Thursdays from 8am until 1 pm Grenus for fresh fruits and vegetables Saturdays from 8am until 1:30 pm Liotard for fresh fruits, vegetables, and crafts Mondays and Thursdays from 8am until 1 pm Navigation for fresh fruits and vegetables Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am until 1 pm Plainpalais for fresh fruits, vegetables, and crafts Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 8am until 1 pm Pré l'Eveque for fresh fruits and vegetables Mondays from 8am until 1 pm Saint-Jean for fresh fruits and vegetables Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am until 1 pm top


Lugano Market Locations Piazza Riforma Traditional market specializin in local products and Italian fruits and vegetables. Tuesdays and Fridays, from 7 am until 12 noon top


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