Thrift stores in Winterthur
Winterthur, Zurich has 17 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 1 of them are charity shops and 16 are independent second-hand stores, so Winterthur gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Winterthur (within about 25 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include glanz secondhand and Stadt Brocki, plus Neustadt Brockenhaus — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Winterthur's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Winterthur thrift lineup
17 in Winterthur, plus 103 more around Winterthur below:
glanz secondhand
Second-hand store0.4 km from Winterthur
glanz secondhand is an independent second-hand store on 20 Steinberggasse, Winterthur. glanz secondhand also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-16:00.
20 Steinberggasse, Winterthur, 8400
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-16:00
Stadt Brocki
Second-hand store0.5 km from Winterthur
Stadt Brocki is an independent second-hand store on 23 Obergasse, Winterthur. Stadt Brocki also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
23 Obergasse, Winterthur, 8400
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00
Neustadt Brockenhaus
Second-hand store0.6 km from Winterthur
Neustadt Brockenhaus is an independent second-hand store on 7a Tösstalstrasse, Winterthur. Neustadt Brockenhaus also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
7a Tösstalstrasse, Winterthur, 8400
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Spiel & Sport Börse
Second-hand store1.3 km from WinterthurRun by Verein Läbesruum
Spiel & Sport Börse is an independent second-hand store run by Verein Läbesruum on 8 Pflanzschulstrasse, Winterthur. Spiel & Sport Börse also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 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.
8 Pflanzschulstrasse, Winterthur, 8400
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 52 232 95 93
Fundgrueb Blumenau
Second-hand store1.3 km from Winterthur
Fundgrueb Blumenau — an independent second-hand store.
kunterbunt
Second-hand store1.4 km from Winterthur
kunterbunt — an independent second-hand store, found on 15 Strittackerstrasse in Winterthur. Also worth knowing about kunterbunt: the map lists its hours as Th 09:00-12:00; Fr 14:00-18:30; it has a website with more detail.
15 Strittackerstrasse, Winterthur, 8406
Hours: Th 09:00-12:00; Fr 14:00-18:30
Brockenhaus Emmanuel
Second-hand store2.4 km from Winterthur
Brockenhaus Emmanuel — an independent second-hand store, found on 24 Industriestrasse in Winterthur. Also worth knowing about Brockenhaus Emmanuel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
24 Industriestrasse, Winterthur, 8404
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +41 52 222 94 11
Sahne & Flieder
Second-hand store2.6 km from Winterthur
Sahne & Flieder is an independent second-hand store.
Brockenhaus Grüze
Second-hand store2.7 km from Winterthur
Brockenhaus Grüze — an independent second-hand store, found on 39-41 Industriestrasse in Winterthur. Also worth knowing about Brockenhaus Grüze: 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.
39-41 Industriestrasse, Winterthur, 8404
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 52 238 05 50
Brigitt's Flohmarkt
Second-hand store2.8 km from Winterthur
Brigitt's Flohmarkt is an independent second-hand store.
Gecko Kinderkleider- und Spielbörse
Second-hand store3.0 km from Winterthur
Gecko Kinderkleider- und Spielbörse is an independent second-hand store. Gecko Kinderkleider- und Spielbörse also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Brocki Winterthur
Second-hand store3.1 km from WinterthurRun by Blaues Kreuz
Brocki Winterthur is an independent second-hand store run by Blaues Kreuz on 12 Fröschenweidstrasse, Winterthur. Brocki Winterthur also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12 Fröschenweidstrasse, Winterthur, 8404
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 52 233 24 25
HIOB Brockenstube
Second-hand store3.3 km from WinterthurRun by HIOB-International
Run by HIOB-International, HIOB Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store, found on 31 Ohrbühlstrasse in Winterthur. Also worth knowing about HIOB Brockenstube: it has a website with more detail.
31 Ohrbühlstrasse, Winterthur, 8400
Brockenstube Krüsi
Second-hand store5.9 km from Winterthur
Brockenstube Krüsi is an independent second-hand store.
Cholihof Brocki
Second-hand store6.9 km from Winterthur
Cholihof Brocki — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Cholihof Brocki: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00.
Hours: We-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
die brocki
Second-hand store6.9 km from Winterthur
die brocki — an independent second-hand store, found on 5 Dättlikonerstrasse in Pfungen. Also worth knowing about die brocki: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 13:30-18:30; it has a website with more detail.
5 Dättlikonerstrasse, Pfungen, 8422
Hours: Mo-Fr 13:30-18:30
Lädeli
Charity shop9.4 km from Winterthur
Lädeli is a charity shop. Lädeli also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We 09:00-11:00; Fr 16:00-18:00.
Hours: We 09:00-11:00; Fr 16:00-18:00
What the map tells us about thrifting in Winterthur
11 of the 17 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Winterthur — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Winterthur; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
10 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Winterthur thrift circuit
Plot these 17 on a map and the day plans itself: glanz secondhand on 20 Steinberggasse, Stadt Brocki on 23 Obergasse, Neustadt Brockenhaus on 7a Tösstalstrasse, Spiel & Sport Börse on 8 Pflanzschulstrasse, Fundgrueb Blumenau, kunterbunt on 15 Strittackerstrasse, Brockenhaus Emmanuel on 24 Industriestrasse, and Sahne & Flieder. That's the full Winterthur circuit in one sensible order. 9 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Winterthur
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to Winterthur can skip the learning curve:
- Don't skip the linens at glanz secondhand. Tablecloths, curtains and wool blankets are routinely excellent and routinely overlooked. Check for stains in good light.
- Follow the shop if it's online at Stadt Brocki. Some stores post new arrivals or sale days on social media. One follow costs nothing and catches the announcements.
- Shop the wrong season on purpose. Coats are cheapest in spring, fans in autumn. Off-season racks are picked over less and priced to move.
- Visit at opening time. Serious pickers arrive at opening. You don't have to be one of them, but the first hour has the best pick of the day's restock.
Good to know
We searched about 25 km around Winterthur — 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 Winterthur can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 17, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Winterthur'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 — Winterthur included.
Worth the trip: more thrift stores around Winterthur
103 more within about 25 km of Winterthur — here are the 15 nearest:
Brockenhaus Turbenthal
Second-hand store10.5 km from Winterthur
Brockenhaus Turbenthal — an independent second-hand store on 13 Tösstalstrasse. Also worth knowing about Brockenhaus Turbenthal: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
13 Tösstalstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
VESO Gartenbrockenhaus
Second-hand store10.6 km from WinterthurRun by VESO
Run by VESO, VESO Gartenbrockenhaus is an independent second-hand store on 17 Römerweg. Also worth knowing about VESO Gartenbrockenhaus: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:30-12:00,13:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
17 Römerweg
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-12:00,13:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Brockenhaus Islikon
Second-hand store10.7 km from Winterthur
Brockenhaus Islikon is an independent second-hand store. Brockenhaus Islikon also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; PH off
Sammler Brocki
Second-hand store11.2 km from Winterthur
Sammler Brocki is an independent second-hand store on 38 Zürichstrasse. Sammler Brocki also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Sa[-1],Sa[-1] +1 day 10:00-15:00; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
38 Zürichstrasse
Hours: Sa[-1],Sa[-1] +1 day 10:00-15:00; PH off
Kinderkleiderbörse jo-joo
Second-hand store11.6 km from Winterthur
Kinderkleiderbörse jo-joo is an independent second-hand store on 42 Lindenstrasse, Kloten. Kinderkleiderbörse jo-joo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 09:00-11:30; Tu 14:00-17:30; We-Th 09:00-11:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
42 Lindenstrasse, Kloten, 8302
Hours: Mo 09:00-11:30; Tu 14:00-17:30; We-Th 09:00-11:30
Phone: +41 76 712 55 88
Fundus 64
Second-hand store11.6 km from Winterthur
Fundus 64 — an independent second-hand store on 12 Käppeliweg. Also worth knowing about Fundus 64: the map lists its hours as Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
12 Käppeliweg
Hours: Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Antik-Brocki und Bistro Hagenstal
Second-hand store12.0 km from Winterthur
Antik-Brocki und Bistro Hagenstal — an independent second-hand store, found on 9 in Hagenbuch ZH. Also worth knowing about Antik-Brocki und Bistro Hagenstal: the map lists its hours as Tu-We,Fr 08:30-11:30,14:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
9, Hagenbuch ZH, 8523
Hours: Tu-We,Fr 08:30-11:30,14:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Eulach Brocki
Second-hand store12.6 km from Winterthur
Eulach Brocki — an independent second-hand store, found on 1 Frauenfelderstrasse in Hagenbuch.
1 Frauenfelderstrasse, Hagenbuch, 8523
Heilsarmee - Brocki.ch
Second-hand store12.9 km from WinterthurRun by Heilsarmee Schweiz
Heilsarmee - Brocki.ch is an independent second-hand store run by Heilsarmee Schweiz on 19 Schochenstrasse, Wila. Heilsarmee - Brocki.ch also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
19 Schochenstrasse, Wila, 8492
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Petit Shop
Second-hand store13.4 km from Winterthur
Petit Shop is an independent second-hand store.
Fundligrübli
Second-hand store13.5 km from WinterthurRun by Frauenverein Dübendorf
Fundligrübli is an independent second-hand store run by Frauenverein Dübendorf. Fundligrübli also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,Th-Fr 09:00-18:30; We 14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH closed; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu,Th-Fr 09:00-18:30; We 14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH closed
Brocki Bülach
Second-hand store13.5 km from WinterthurRun by Blaues Kreuz
Brocki Bülach is an independent second-hand store run by Blaues Kreuz on 46 Winterthurerstrasse, Bülach. Brocki Bülach also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
46 Winterthurerstrasse, Bülach, 8180
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 44 860 60 04
Brocki Pfannenstil
Second-hand store13.6 km from Winterthur
Brocki Pfannenstil is an independent second-hand store on 19 Industriestrasse. Brocki Pfannenstil also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
19 Industriestrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +41 44 926 50 60
Brocki Dübendorf
Second-hand store14.1 km from WinterthurRun by Blaues Kreuz
Brocki Dübendorf is an independent second-hand store run by Blaues Kreuz on 88 Neugutstrasse, Dübendorf. Brocki Dübendorf also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
88 Neugutstrasse, Dübendorf, 8600
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off
Phone: +41 44 820 31 88
Sammelsurium
Second-hand store14.1 km from Winterthur
Sammelsurium is an independent second-hand store on 53 Rohrholzstrasse. Sammelsurium also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-12:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
53 Rohrholzstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
Phone: +41 76 399 07 67
Thrift store listings for Winterthur: 17 in Winterthur and 103 more nearby 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.