Niederdorf Shopping (Self Guided), Zurich
For a breathtakingly exciting shopping trip, venture into Zurich’s old town for Niederdorf village. Here the latest trends meet old traditions as among the handsome streets are artisans, antique dealers and antiquarian bookstores. Locals call it the Dörfli, which translates as the "little village". Go for a long leisurely stroll along the cobblestones of car-free alleys in search of inexpensive fashions and little slices of history, such as antique furniture or a rare book.
A good place to start your tour is Limmatquai, the pedestrian zone that is named after the Limmat River. The area is a wonderful mix of old and new. You can see this charming combination among the variety of goods on sale, but also with the old buildings, antique fountains, historic monuments and new restaurants. Niederdorf provides the shopper with plenty of opportunities to purchase something a little out of the ordinary.
As you walk, enjoy the area's old world charm and character that is popular with all ages of visitors, from hip young students to family groups and pensioners. Dotted throughout the old town area, are many places to stop for a drink and a meal. Niederdorf is also worth exploring for the little architectural gems that you may come across, such as old courtyards and historical buildings.
A good place to start your tour is Limmatquai, the pedestrian zone that is named after the Limmat River. The area is a wonderful mix of old and new. You can see this charming combination among the variety of goods on sale, but also with the old buildings, antique fountains, historic monuments and new restaurants. Niederdorf provides the shopper with plenty of opportunities to purchase something a little out of the ordinary.
As you walk, enjoy the area's old world charm and character that is popular with all ages of visitors, from hip young students to family groups and pensioners. Dotted throughout the old town area, are many places to stop for a drink and a meal. Niederdorf is also worth exploring for the little architectural gems that you may come across, such as old courtyards and historical buildings.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,000 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from iTunes App Store or Google Play to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Niederdorf Shopping Map
Guide Name: Niederdorf Shopping
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Author: vickyc
Guide Location: Switzerland » Zurich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Author: vickyc

1) Limmatquai

2) Limmatquai

3) Limmatquai

5) Limmatquai

6) Limmatquai

7) Limmatquai

8) Limmatquai

9) Limmatquai

10) Niederdorfstrasse, Hotel Hirschen

11) Stüssihofstatt

12) Napfgasse, Café Schober

13) Münstergasse, Bodega Española

14) Kirchgasse

15) Kirchgasse
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