Lindt Chocolate and Sprüngli in Zurich, Switzerland

Confiserie Sprüngli is an institution in Zurich and I can never make up my mind: is it a shop or a tearoom? Bankers, office workers and Zurich housewives sit at the outdoor terrace enjoying a frothy cappuccino accompanied by friandise, petit fours and Luxemburgli. Tourists and locals walk out of the shop with elegant boxes full of Truffes du jour, Lindt chocolate bars or chocolates with the most irresistible creamy fillings.

Lots of Shopping and Culture in Milan, Italy

What to do and where to shop in Milan. Spend 24 hours in Milan, Italy's most stylish city. Do your shopping at Cartier, Cerruti or Versace. Indulge in Italian food and reward yourself with Milan's rich culture. Milan is the shopping capital of northern Italy. Throw in a handful of monuments, sprinkle with a bit of culture and you have 24 hours of sheer pleasure. Gucci, YSL, Vuitton logos, handbags, fashion and accessories are no fakes. They are all the real thing. Set a limit on your credit card if you want to be able to pay your hotel bill.

Shopping for Watches, Swiss Knives and Cow Bells in Zürich, Switzerland

If you think Switzerland means winter sports, chalets and mountains, you haven't been to Zürich. Many people associate Zürich with banking. Only few know that the city is also regarded as a shopping city. It may not have the reputation of London, Dubai or Hong Kong, but spending a few shopping hours hunting for Swiss knives, watches or cow bells is a very pleasant way to pass the time.