Thrift stores in Bern
Thrift stores reward the patient. In Bern, Bern that patience currently stretches across 62 mapped shops — 3 of them are charity shops and 59 are independent second-hand stores, so Bern gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Bern (within about 25 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include La Trouvaille and Encore Kinderbörse, plus Rent A Box — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Bern's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Bern thrift lineup
62 mapped within about 25 km — showing the 60 closest to Bern, nearest first:
La Trouvaille
Second-hand store0.1 km from Bern
La Trouvaille is an independent second-hand store. La Trouvaille also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Encore Kinderbörse
Second-hand store0.3 km from Bern
Encore Kinderbörse — an independent second-hand store on 5 Aarbergergasse. Also worth knowing about Encore Kinderbörse: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Aarbergergasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 22 559 87 87
Rent A Box
Second-hand store0.5 km from Bern
Rent A Box — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Rent A Box: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-13:30,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-13:30,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
MattePostBrocki
Second-hand store0.6 km from Bern
MattePostBrocki — an independent second-hand store.
Trödelecke
Charity shop0.9 km from Bern
Trödelecke — a charity shop.
Bärner Brocki
Second-hand store1.0 km from BernRun by GEWA
Bärner Brocki is an independent second-hand store run by GEWA. Bärner Brocki also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 12:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo 12:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 31 333 82 22
Hiob
Second-hand store1.1 km from BernRun by Verein HIOB - International
Run by Verein HIOB - International, Hiob is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Hiob: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 31 3484975
Lorraine Brocki
Second-hand store1.2 km from Bern
Lorraine Brocki is an independent second-hand store on 20 Turnweg, Bern. Lorraine Brocki also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
20 Turnweg, Bern, 3013
Phone: +41 31 331 09 18
Savane
Second-hand store1.2 km from BernRun by Therese von Wattenwyl
Savane is an independent second-hand store run by Therese von Wattenwyl. Savane also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +41 31 3717016
Das kleine Bröckli
Second-hand store1.2 km from Bern
Das kleine Bröckli is an independent second-hand store. Das kleine Bröckli also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We off; Th 13:30-18:30; Fr 10:00-12:00; 13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off.
Hours: Mo-We off; Th 13:30-18:30; Fr 10:00-12:00; 13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off
Aare Fundgrube
Second-hand store1.2 km from Bern
Aare Fundgrube — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Aare Fundgrube: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +41 31 3710990
Olga-O
Second-hand store1.3 km from Bern
Olga-O is an independent second-hand store. Olga-O also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 15:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Broki Sidewäg
Second-hand store1.3 km from Bern
Broki Sidewäg — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Broki Sidewäg: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 13:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 13:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +41 797089377
Uni Trödler
Second-hand store1.4 km from Bern
Uni Trödler — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Uni Trödler: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-13:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-13:00
Phone: +41 79 334 57 44
Brocki am Eigerplatz
Second-hand store1.4 km from Bern
Brocki am Eigerplatz is an independent second-hand store. Brocki am Eigerplatz also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 31 371 30 00
Vintagebörse
Second-hand store1.5 km from Bern
Vintagebörse is an independent second-hand store on 9 Rütlistrasse, Bern. Vintagebörse also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
9 Rütlistrasse, Bern, 3014
Hours: Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Atelier 1:12
Second-hand store1.5 km from Bern
Atelier 1:12 — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Atelier 1:12: the map lists its hours as Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +41 31 3320548
HIOB Brockenstube
Second-hand store1.5 km from Bern
HIOB Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store on 103 Thunstrasse. HIOB Brockenstube also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, 13:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
103 Thunstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, 13:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 31 921 89 00
HIOB Brockenstube Secondhand
Second-hand store1.5 km from Bern
HIOB Brockenstube Secondhand — an independent second-hand store on 103 Thunstrasse. Also worth knowing about HIOB Brockenstube Secondhand: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, 13:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
103 Thunstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, 13:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 31 921 89 00
Blaukreuz Brocki
Second-hand store1.8 km from BernRun by Blaues Kreuz
Blaukreuz Brocki is an independent second-hand store run by Blaues Kreuz on 115 A Schwarztorstrasse. Blaukreuz Brocki also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
115 A Schwarztorstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41 31 382 62 63
Rosa
Second-hand store2.0 km from BernRun by Rosa Brockenhaus Hilfswerkverein
Run by Rosa Brockenhaus Hilfswerkverein, Rosa is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Rosa: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
Phone: +41 31 9917700
Moerbitz Webauktionen
Second-hand store2.2 km from Bern
Moerbitz Webauktionen is an independent second-hand store. Moerbitz Webauktionen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,Th 10:00-12:00,13:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu,Th 10:00-12:00,13:00-17:00
Bremer-Fundi
Second-hand store2.5 km from Bern
Bremer-Fundi — an independent second-hand store, found on 91a Schlossstrasse in Bern. Also worth knowing about Bremer-Fundi: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 14:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
91a Schlossstrasse, Bern, 3008
Hours: Tu-Fr 14:00-18:00
Phone: +41 31 3819192
Brocki
Second-hand store2.9 km from BernRun by Schweiz. Gemeinnütziger Frauenverein Ostermundigen
Brocki is an independent second-hand store run by Schweiz. Gemeinnütziger Frauenverein Ostermundigen on 5 Bahnhofstrasse, Ostermundigen. Brocki also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 14:30-18:00, Sa 10:00-16:00.
5 Bahnhofstrasse, Ostermundigen, 3072
Hours: We-Fr 14:30-18:00, Sa 10:00-16:00
Brock & Art
Second-hand store2.9 km from Bern
Brock & Art is an independent second-hand store on 11 Stationsstrasse, Liebefeld. Brock & Art also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11 Stationsstrasse, Liebefeld, 3097
Phone: +41 31 971 46 69
Balu Kinderkleiderbörse
Second-hand store3.4 km from Bern
Balu Kinderkleiderbörse is an independent second-hand store on 6 Gartenstadtstrasse, Köniz. Balu Kinderkleiderbörse also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Gartenstadtstrasse, Köniz, 3098
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 31 972 26 11
Brockenstube Frauenverein Ittigen
Charity shop3.5 km from BernRun by Frauenverein Ittigen
Run by Frauenverein Ittigen, Brockenstube Frauenverein Ittigen is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Brockenstube Frauenverein Ittigen: the map lists its hours as We 14:00-18:00; Sa[1,3] 09:30-13:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: We 14:00-18:00; Sa[1,3] 09:30-13:00
BrockenReich
Second-hand store3.5 km from Bern
BrockenReich — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about BrockenReich: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 31 974 14 40
Heilsarmee brocki.ch Bern
Second-hand store4.0 km from Bern
Heilsarmee brocki.ch Bern is an independent second-hand store. Heilsarmee brocki.ch Bern also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30, Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30, Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 31 990 09 10
Brocki Bümpliz
Second-hand store4.2 km from Bern
Brocki Bümpliz is an independent second-hand store on 10 Lagerhausweg. Brocki Bümpliz also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 Lagerhausweg
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 78 312 30 20
Emmaus Bern Brockenhaus & Communauté
Second-hand store4.3 km from Bern
Emmaus Bern Brockenhaus & Communauté is an independent second-hand store on 101 Statthalterstrasse, Bern. Emmaus Bern Brockenhaus & Communauté also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:30-17:30; Tu-Fr 10:00-12:00,13:30-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
101 Statthalterstrasse, Bern, 3018
Hours: Mo 13:30-17:30; Tu-Fr 10:00-12:00,13:30-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41 31 382 66 68
Brockenhaus Reimal Stiftung
Second-hand store4.5 km from BernRun by Reimal AG
Brockenhaus Reimal Stiftung is an independent second-hand store run by Reimal AG. Brockenhaus Reimal Stiftung also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Hiob Brockenstube
Second-hand store4.7 km from BernRun by Hiob International
Hiob Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store run by Hiob International on 57 Wangenstrasse, Bern. Hiob Brockenstube also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
57 Wangenstrasse, Bern, 3018
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off
Phone: +41 31 9913836
Art & Brocki
Second-hand store5.0 km from Bern
Art & Brocki is an independent second-hand store.
Heilsarmee
Charity shop6.9 km from Bern
Heilsarmee — a charity shop.
Aemme Brocki
Second-hand store9.3 km from Bern
Aemme Brocki — an independent second-hand store on 22 Solothurnstrasse. Also worth knowing about Aemme Brocki: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
22 Solothurnstrasse, 3322
Phone: +41 76 706 87 25
Brocki-Träff
Second-hand store9.3 km from Bern
Brocki-Träff — an independent second-hand store on 22 Solothurnstrasse. Also worth knowing about Brocki-Träff: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
22 Solothurnstrasse, 3322
Phone: +41 79 638 62 16
Brockenhaus
Second-hand store10.9 km from Bern
Brockenhaus is an independent second-hand store on 23 Thunstrasse, Toffen.
23 Thunstrasse, Toffen, 3125
Brockiträff 65
Second-hand store11.8 km from Bern
Brockiträff 65 — an independent second-hand store on 15 Lyssstrasse. Also worth knowing about Brockiträff 65: the map lists its hours as We, Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00.
15 Lyssstrasse, 3054
Hours: We, Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
La Trouvaille
Second-hand store11.9 km from BernRun by Rotes Kreuz Kanton Bern
La Trouvaille is an independent second-hand store run by Rotes Kreuz Kanton Bern. La Trouvaille also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Margrit's Flohmarktlager
Second-hand store12.0 km from Bern
Margrit's Flohmarktlager is an independent second-hand store. Margrit's Flohmarktlager also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr 13:00-19:00.
Hours: Fr 13:00-19:00
Interbroc
Second-hand store13.9 km from Bern
Interbroc is an independent second-hand store on 2 Albligenstrasse, Lanzenhäusern. Interbroc also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
2 Albligenstrasse, Lanzenhäusern, 3148
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Brocki
Second-hand store15.6 km from BernRun by Frauenverein Riggisberg
Run by Frauenverein Riggisberg, Brocki is an independent second-hand store, found on 2 Vordere Gasse in Riggisberg. Also worth knowing about Brocki: the map lists its hours as Sa[1,3] 13:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
2 Vordere Gasse, Riggisberg, 3132
Hours: Sa[1,3] 13:00-16:00
Brockenstube Frauenverein
Second-hand store16.4 km from Bern
Brockenstube Frauenverein is an independent second-hand store on 4 Güterstrasse, Schwarzenburg. Brockenstube Frauenverein also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We 17:00-19:00; Sa[1] 08:00-11:30 || "on market days 08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00"; it has a website with more detail.
4 Güterstrasse, Schwarzenburg, 3150
Hours: We 17:00-19:00; Sa[1] 08:00-11:30 || "on market days 08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00"
Aarberger Brockenstube
Second-hand store16.7 km from Bern
Aarberger Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store.
HIOB Brockenstube
Second-hand store18.1 km from Bern
HIOB Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store on 2a Jurastrasse. HIOB Brockenstube also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
2a Jurastrasse, 3422
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Brocki
Second-hand store18.1 km from Bern
Brocki — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Brocki: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +41763293416
Boxx Secondhand
Second-hand store18.2 km from Bern
Boxx Secondhand — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Boxx Secondhand: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off; PH off.
Hours: We-Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off; PH off
Brockenstube
Second-hand store18.5 km from Bern
Brockenstube — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Brockenstube: the map lists its hours as Fr 13:30-16:30; Sa 13:30-16:00; PH off.
Hours: Fr 13:30-16:30; Sa 13:30-16:00; PH off
Brocki
Second-hand store19.5 km from Bern
Brocki — an independent second-hand store on 1b Bahnhofplatz. Also worth knowing about Brocki: the map lists its hours as We 09:00-11:00, 16:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-11:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1b Bahnhofplatz
Hours: We 09:00-11:00, 16:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-11:00
Phone: +41 79 282 57 64
Dodo's Boutique
Second-hand store21.4 km from Bern
Dodo's Boutique is an independent second-hand store. Dodo's Boutique also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu,Th 13:45-18:00; We 09:00-12:00; Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Tu,Th 13:45-18:00; We 09:00-12:00; Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +41 32 501 17 00
Brockenstube Frauenverein Heimberg
Second-hand store21.4 km from Bern
Brockenstube Frauenverein Heimberg — an independent second-hand store on 1 Stockhornstrasse. Also worth knowing about Brockenstube Frauenverein Heimberg: the map lists its hours as Sa 14:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
1 Stockhornstrasse
Hours: Sa 14:00-16:00
Brockenstube
Second-hand store21.8 km from Bern
Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store. Brockenstube also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "Nur an Einzeltagen offen, ist angeschrieben".
Hours: "Nur an Einzeltagen offen, ist angeschrieben"
Gänggälärie
Second-hand store21.9 km from Bern
Gänggälärie — an independent second-hand store, found on 6 Hauptstrasse in Schüpbach. Also worth knowing about Gänggälärie: the map lists its hours as We,Fr 13:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00.
6 Hauptstrasse, Schüpbach, 3535
Hours: We,Fr 13:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Mama Mia
Second-hand store23.2 km from Bern
Mama Mia is an independent second-hand store on 29 Schwarzseestrasse, Tafers. Mama Mia also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; We 13:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-12:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
29 Schwarzseestrasse, Tafers, 1712
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; We 13:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
Phone: +41 26 494 07 55
Das Leseglück
Second-hand store23.5 km from Bern
Das Leseglück — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Das Leseglück: it has a website with more detail.
Bluemoon
Second-hand store24.7 km from BernRun by Ines Hirt
Run by Ines Hirt, Bluemoon is an independent second-hand store, found on 14 Hauptstrasse in Ipsach. Also worth knowing about Bluemoon: the map lists its hours as Tu, Fr 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00; We, Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
14 Hauptstrasse, Ipsach, 2563
Hours: Tu, Fr 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00; We, Sa 10:00-16:00
Blaukreuz-Brocki Thun
Second-hand store24.7 km from Bern
Blaukreuz-Brocki Thun — an independent second-hand store on 14 Bernstrasse. Also worth knowing about Blaukreuz-Brocki Thun: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
14 Bernstrasse, 3612
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41 33 222 41 60
Blaukreuz-Brocki Thun
Second-hand store24.7 km from Bern
Blaukreuz-Brocki Thun — an independent second-hand store on 14 Bernstrasse. Also worth knowing about Blaukreuz-Brocki Thun: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
14 Bernstrasse, 3612
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41 33 222 41 60
Masala
Second-hand store24.8 km from Bern
Masala is an independent second-hand store. Masala also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:30; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3280
Hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:30; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:30
Phone: +41 26 672 03 03
What the map tells us about thrifting in Bern
48 of the 62 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Bern — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Bern; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
38 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 2 of them sit on 103 Thunstrasse, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
Most shops in Bern list a phone number. Use it — a thirty-second call beats a wasted drive, especially for furniture or anything you can't carry home on the bus.
The Bern thrift circuit
Making a day of it in Bern? Work this order: La Trouvaille, Encore Kinderbörse on 5 Aarbergergasse, Rent A Box, MattePostBrocki, Trödelecke, Bärner Brocki, Hiob, and Lorraine Brocki on 20 Turnweg. That's 62 stops, and if you hit them in sequence you won't backtrack. 54 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Bern
A few things worth knowing before you work through Bern's thrift stores:
- Inspect electronics in the store at La Trouvaille. Plug it in before you pay. Most thrift shops sell electronics as-is, and a cheap record player can be an expensive paperweight.
- Don't skip the linens at Encore Kinderbörse. Tablecloths, curtains and wool blankets are routinely excellent and routinely overlooked. Check for stains in good light.
- Weekday mornings beat Saturday crowds. Serious pickers go early on weekdays. Weekends are for browsers; the stock is the same but the competition isn't.
- Check the furniture first. Solid wood furniture is the thrift store's greatest bargain — it was built to last and priced to move. Measure your space before you go.
Good to know
We searched about 25 km around Bern — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Bern can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 62, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Bern's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Bern included.
Thrift store listings for Bern: 62 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.