Interlaken is more known as a destination for extreme sports though when you need a bit of break, enjoy some Interlaken shopping.

Shopping at the Hoheweg

The main shopping area is Hoheweg and it is very easy to find as it is near the Aare River and just off the Lindenalle, Alpenstrasse, Bahnhofstrasse and Centralstrasse.  Most of the gift shops that exist sell similar products that are geared for tourists. The location is ideal for tourists as it is between the 2 railway stations and also near the Hohematte, which most everyone stops at for the scenic views.

One of the best tourist shops is Heimatwerk Interlaken. This store only carries Swiss goods and you can find wooden children’s toys, glass, linens, ceramics, cutting boards, tablecloths, cheese boards and more.

Swiss Army Watches and Knives

Of course one of the most sought after products is Swiss watches, specifically Swiss army watches. If you are interested in watches and jewelry then you should visit Kirchhofer AG. The other main watch store is Bucherer. You can find the traditional Swiss brands of IWC, Tag Hauer, Rolex and Omega.

There are several stores that specialize in Swiss Army knives. The Swiss Army knife center has the most variety and stocks both Wenger and Victorinox knives. A few other good shops where you can purchase Swiss Army knives include Balmers Hostel Shop, ALSCHEZR, Gallerie Metropole and Buhler Chalet Shop.

Inexpensive Swiss Chocolate

Another purchase that you should not miss is the chocolate. There is a reason that Swiss chocolate is some of the best you will ever taste. Much of the price you are paying is for the packaging and not the chocolate so if you want to save money because you just want the chocolate, then visit a grocery store. You can even find some bars that have scenes on the packaging making them, great gifts. The Coop market is one of the best places to get chocolate and there is one right near the Western Train Station.

Other Popular Souvenirs

A popular store that is often overlooked is Beden Perlen which is a bead store. You can choose your own beads and make a bracelet, pair of earrings or anything else. You can easily personalize the piece and the beads are all very affordable. This store is near Balmers and is a great way to bring home some Swiss jewelry without the large price tag.

Some other souvenirs include cow bells, cuckoo clocks, embroideries, leather wallets and music boxes. If you want any Swiss woodcarving, you should visit the nearby town of Brienz which is a 30-minute train ride from Interlaken.