Portfolio - Special Edition Switzerland

29 Special Edition Switzerland traditional attire, and more. As I prowl down the merchandise aisles, I find out from a local that some scenes of the popular Korean show Crash Landing on You were also shot in this specific store. Entering the watch store Messer- Scharf ensured that I didn’t miss out on browsing through the world-famous Swiss knives. After all the long hours of walking around, I knew just what I wanted for the evening: indulge in the Swiss tradition of Apero (social event) with wine and cheese at a beautiful riverside bar called Terrasse. INTO THE WORLD OF CHOCOLATE AND CHEESE If I had to bring back a favourite memory from Zurich, it would be this: gawking at all the cheese, olives, peppers, pasta and flowers at the Bürkliplatz market. And for a cheese lover like me, the plethora of Swiss cheese selections in front of me was making my mouth water. As someone who feels the most refreshed and creative when beside a body of water, I love how the views of the lake and the distant snowy peaks present natural visual treats, as well as how the fresh air caresses my face. Right then and there, I take advantage of the clear and sunny weather by hopping on a 30-minute boat ride to Kilchberg with my Zurich City card. It was time to treat my senses even further by visiting the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate. Visiting this piece of chocolate heaven can only be one of the most memorable aspects of one’s trip to Zurich. From the nine-metre-tall chocolate fountain to the world’s biggest Lindt store, a Lindt cafe, an auditorium, an interactive museum showcasing the history of chocolate, and the possibility to make your own chocolate in a workshop – the day slips by quickly. Moreover, the fact that I’m the only adult who has signed up for a workshop in a room full of kids doesn’t deter me from learning from a Maître Chocolatier and decorating my own Lindt bar. Cheese, chocolate, and a lake: I have found the best combination for my own paradise. Find what you truly like to bring home at these speciality shop spots. BUCHERER Best for: watches and other jewellery bucherer.com SCHWEIZER HEIMATWERK Best for: handcrafted Swiss souvenirs heimatwerk.ch/en/ MESSER SCHARF Best for: expanding your Swiss knife collection messer-scharf.ch MARKT-LÜCKE Best for: fun handmade gifts and sustainable items markt-luecke.ch VOCK Best for: vintage furniture and unique objects danivockag.ch SHOP