Special purchases include
embroidery and linen, Bernese
woodcarving, chocolate, cheese,
Swiss army knives and luxury handmade
clocks and watches.
Shopping hoursMon-Fri 0830-1200 and 1400-1830, Sat 0800-1200 and 1330-1600. Most shops are closed on Monday mornings.
Currency Information:CurrencySwiss Franc (CHF) = 100 rappen or centimes. Notes are in denominations of CHF1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of CHF5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes.
Currency ExchangeThere are bureaux
de change at train stations and banks.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.
Traveller's ChequesPound Sterling, US Dollar, Euro or Swiss Franc cheques are accepted at airports, railway stations and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling, Euros or US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0830-1630.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | CHF2.41 |
| $1.00= | CHF1.22 |
| €1.00= | CHF1.63 |
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