Oh my gosh, what a fun store. So many beautiful things! I went out of my way to find this based on…read moresomeone else's review, and I'm so glad I did. The owner is lovely and I felt like a kid in a candy store.

This place is a real hidden gem. There are at least 5 different rooms in the store, each with their…read moreown aesthetic / theme. They have cards, party decorations, toys, string lights, plates and cups, and other assorted items. I got a book bag made out of recycled bottles, which is really cute!

Been coming here for years, cause you're always guaranteed to find something when you need a gift…read morefor someone. And not just any old gift. I prefer to give gifts that make people laugh or cringe or something, which Ars Longa can usually cover. Lots of gags and funky trinkets interspersed with serious but still cool stuff like colorful dishes or reindeer antler coat hooks, etc. It's small and tight, so don't wear a backpack unless you want to pay for everything you knock off the shelves. And a little pricey. But always delivers.

Thrift shopping is one of the cheapest things you can do in Switzerland. Zurich is expensive, so…read morethis is what I like to do when I'm on a layover in the city. Zürcher Brockenhaus is one of my favorite places to pass the time after grocery shopping (another way to save money). This place is massive, with three floors of curated objects, clothing, and furnishings, and the staff is always nice. I wish I could bring the big pieces home! I always find something cool here. Watch my video review on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9ge_35JABh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Three levels packed with furniture, kitchen wares, lighting, music, 'velos', gardening stuff, some…read moreart, and, heck, just plain old fun stuff to look at. We were on the hunt for a wardrobe as flats don't seem to have a lot of closets, if any at all, and found a sizable amount on the ground floor of Brockenhaus. I'd say the prices ranged anywhere from 300 to 1000 CHF, depending on quality and such. While we didn't purchase anything given that we don't yet have a flat, we 'filed' away what we would like when we do have a place to put it in, so, Brockenhaus, we'll see you again!