Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich

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Bahnhofstrasse in winter
Bahnhofstrasse in winter

Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich is one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues.

Bahnhofstrasse (Station Street) starts at Bahnhofplatz by Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) and ends 1.4 km away at Bürkliplatz on the Lake Zurich (National Bank, Hotel Baur au Lac).

Some of the many shops include:

Paradeplatz, one of the most famous squares in Switzerland, is situated towards the end of the Bahnhofstrasse closest to Lake Zurich. The two biggest Swiss banks, UBS and the Credit Suisse Group, have their headquarters there. Paradeplatz is also known for its chocolate shop and cafe, Confiserie Sprüngli.

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