Thrift stores in Zurich
Zurich, Zurich has 193 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 7 of them are charity shops and 186 are independent second-hand stores, so Zurich 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 Zurich (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Brocki Charegass and Zwischenablage, plus Bazaar — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Zurich's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Zurich thrift lineup
193 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Brocki Charegass
Second-hand store
Brocki Charegass — an independent second-hand store, found on 16 Oberstadt in Stein am Rhein.
16 Oberstadt, Stein am Rhein, 8260
Zwischenablage
Second-hand store
Zwischenablage — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Zwischenablage: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 18:00-19:00; Sa 14:00-16:00.
Hours: Tu-Fr 18:00-19:00; Sa 14:00-16:00
Bazaar
Second-hand store
Bazaar is an independent second-hand store on 8 Spitalgasse, Zürich. Bazaar also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
8 Spitalgasse, Zürich, 8001
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +41 44 252 08 36
Tschuderi's Second-Hand Shop
Second-hand store
Tschuderi's Second-Hand Shop — an independent second-hand store, found on Hauptstrasse in Full-Reuenthal.
Hauptstrasse, Full-Reuenthal, 5324
Emmaus Brockenhaus
Second-hand store
Emmaus Brockenhaus — an independent second-hand store, found on 17 Ringwiesenstrasse in Dübendorf. Also worth knowing about Emmaus Brockenhaus: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
17 Ringwiesenstrasse, Dübendorf, 8600
Phone: +41 44 801 90 60
glanz secondhand
Second-hand store
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
Caritas Markt
Charity shopRun by Charitas
Run by Charitas, Caritas Markt is a charity shop, found on 67 Dörflistrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about Caritas Markt: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00.
67 Dörflistrasse, Zürich, 8050
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00
Schatzinsle Brocki
Second-hand store
Schatzinsle Brocki — an independent second-hand store on 176 Einsiedlerstrasse. Also worth knowing about Schatzinsle Brocki: the map lists its hours as Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
176 Einsiedlerstrasse
Hours: Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00
Phone: +41792944115
Villa Kunterbunt
Second-hand store
Villa Kunterbunt is an independent second-hand store on 18 Schlüchttalstraße, Waldshut-Tiengen. Villa Kunterbunt also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,15:00-18:00; We off; Sa 09:00-12:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
18 Schlüchttalstraße, Waldshut-Tiengen, 79761
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,15:00-18:00; We off; Sa 09:00-12:00
Phone: +49 7741 684584
Brocki Bülach
Second-hand storeRun 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
Brockenstube der Frauenvereine Meilen
Charity shop
Brockenstube der Frauenvereine Meilen is a charity shop.
El Sol
Second-hand store
El Sol is an independent second-hand store on 35 Kirchgasse, Meilen.
35 Kirchgasse, Meilen, 8706
Kinderbörse Max + Moritz
Second-hand store
Kinderbörse Max + Moritz — an independent second-hand store, found on 44 Stelzenweg in Meilen. Also worth knowing about Kinderbörse Max + Moritz: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-11:30; We[1,3] 14:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
44 Stelzenweg, Meilen, 8706
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-11:30; We[1,3] 14:00-16:00
Brocki Winterthur
Second-hand storeRun 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
Brockenhaus Grüze
Second-hand store
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
Brocki Bachmatt
Second-hand store
Brocki Bachmatt is an independent second-hand store on 5 Bachmattstrasse, Zürich. Brocki Bachmatt also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
5 Bachmattstrasse, Zürich, 8048
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Claro
Second-hand store
Claro — an independent second-hand store on 20 Metzgergasse. Also worth knowing about Claro: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:30, 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.
20 Metzgergasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:30, 13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 62 824 91 60
Rhyfallbrocki
Second-hand store
Rhyfallbrocki — an independent second-hand store on 14 Zentralstrasse.
14 Zentralstrasse
Heilsarmee brocki.ch
Second-hand storeRun by Heilsarmee Schweiz
Run by Heilsarmee Schweiz, Heilsarmee brocki.ch is an independent second-hand store, found on 75 Hauptstrasse in Wöschnau. Also worth knowing about Heilsarmee brocki.ch: 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.
75 Hauptstrasse, Wöschnau, 5012
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 62 858 40 00
Up & Down Brocki Shop
Second-hand store
Up & Down Brocki Shop — an independent second-hand store, found on 5 Seefeldstrasse in Uster. Also worth knowing about Up & Down Brocki Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 13:45-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
5 Seefeldstrasse, Uster, 8610
Hours: Mo-Fr 13:45-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Brockenstube des Gemeinnützigen Frauenvereins Rapperswil-Jona
Second-hand store
Brockenstube des Gemeinnützigen Frauenvereins Rapperswil-Jona is an independent second-hand store on 3 Schönbodenstrasse, Rapperswil SG. Brockenstube des Gemeinnützigen Frauenvereins Rapperswil-Jona also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu 09:00-12:00; Th 13:15-17:00; Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Schönbodenstrasse, Rapperswil SG, 8640
Hours: Tu 09:00-12:00; Th 13:15-17:00; Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +41 79 225 75 81
BrockiShop
Second-hand storeRun by Blaues Kreuz
BrockiShop is an independent second-hand store run by Blaues Kreuz on 1 Ausserfeldstrasse, Oberentfelden. BrockiShop also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Ausserfeldstrasse, Oberentfelden, 5036
Phone: +41 62 724 95 05
HIOB Brockenstube
Second-hand storeRun by HIOB-International
Run by HIOB-International, HIOB Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store, found on 249 Schaffhauserstrasse in Beringen. Also worth knowing about HIOB Brockenstube: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
249 Schaffhauserstrasse, Beringen, 8222
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Seidenhof-Brocki
Second-hand store
Seidenhof-Brocki is an independent second-hand store on 7c Häldelistrasse, Stäfa. Seidenhof-Brocki also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00;Sa 09:30-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7c Häldelistrasse, Stäfa, 8712
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00;Sa 09:30-16:00
Phone: +41 44 796 43 44
Brockenstube
Second-hand storeRun by Frauenverein Hochdorf
Run by Frauenverein Hochdorf, Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Brockenstube: the map lists its hours as We,Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00.
Hours: We,Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
Brocki-Land
Second-hand store
Brocki-Land is an independent second-hand store on 126 Ueberlandstrasse, Fahrweid. Brocki-Land also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH closed; it has a website with more detail.
126 Ueberlandstrasse, Fahrweid, 8951
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH closed
Brockenhalle 346
Second-hand store
Brockenhalle 346 — an independent second-hand store, found on 346 in Bergdietikon. Also worth knowing about Brockenhalle 346: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 12:30-18:30;Sa 11:00-16:00;PH closed.
346, Bergdietikon, 8962
Hours: Tu-Fr 12:30-18:30;Sa 11:00-16:00;PH closed
Brocki Pfyn
Second-hand storeRun by Blaues Kreuz
Run by Blaues Kreuz, Brocki Pfyn is an independent second-hand store, found on 23 Fabrikstrasse in Pfyn. Also worth knowing about Brocki Pfyn: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
23 Fabrikstrasse, Pfyn, 8505
Hours: Tu-Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +41 52 770 17 00
Caritas
Second-hand store
Caritas is an independent second-hand store on 86 Bahnhofstrasse, Aarau. Caritas also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-12:30,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
86 Bahnhofstrasse, Aarau, 5001
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-12:30,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 62 824 15 20
Le Boudoir
Second-hand store
Le Boudoir — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Le Boudoir: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; PH closed; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; PH closed
Zürcher Brockenhaus
Second-hand store
Zürcher Brockenhaus is an independent second-hand store on 11 Neugasse. Zürcher Brockenhaus also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
11 Neugasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00
Budget Brocki
Second-hand store
Budget Brocki — an independent second-hand store.
Brocki Provenzano
Second-hand store
Brocki Provenzano — an independent second-hand store, found on 1 Schulstrasse in Schlieren. Also worth knowing about Brocki Provenzano: it has a website with more detail.
1 Schulstrasse, Schlieren, 8952
Regionales Brockenhaus
Second-hand store
Regionales Brockenhaus — an independent second-hand store, found on 44 Aarauerstrasse in Schöftland.
44 Aarauerstrasse, Schöftland, 5040
Kramer
Second-hand store
Kramer is an independent second-hand store on 34 Graben, Aarau. Kramer also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
34 Graben, Aarau, 5000
Hours: We-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Spiel & Sport Börse
Second-hand storeRun 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
Flohstube
Second-hand store
Flohstube is an independent second-hand store on 188 Birmensdorferstrasse, Zürich. Flohstube also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-16:00.
188 Birmensdorferstrasse, Zürich, 8003
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-16:00
Brocki Dübendorf
Second-hand storeRun 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
HIOB Brockenstube
Second-hand storeRun by HIOB-International
Run by HIOB-International, HIOB Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store on 6a Unterfeldstrasse. Also worth knowing about HIOB Brockenstube: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-12:00, 12:30-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
6a Unterfeldstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-12:00, 12:30-16:00
Brockenstube Chrosihus
Second-hand store
Brockenstube Chrosihus — an independent second-hand store, found on 23 Hombergstrasse in Beinwil am See. Also worth knowing about Brockenstube Chrosihus: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
23 Hombergstrasse, Beinwil am See, 5712
Phone: +41 62 771 62 26
fundsachenverkauf.ch
Second-hand store
fundsachenverkauf.ch — an independent second-hand store, found on 54 Albisstrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about fundsachenverkauf.ch: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
54 Albisstrasse, Zürich, 8038
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +41 43 817 05 46
Brockenstube des gemeinnützigen Frauenvereins
Second-hand storeRun by gemeinnütziger Frauenverein
Run by gemeinnütziger Frauenverein, Brockenstube des gemeinnützigen Frauenvereins is an independent second-hand store, found on 6 Mühlenstrasse in Stein am Rhein. Also worth knowing about Brockenstube des gemeinnützigen Frauenvereins: the map lists its hours as Sa 09:00-12:00; it has a website with more detail.
6 Mühlenstrasse, Stein am Rhein, 8260
Hours: Sa 09:00-12:00
Kramer Aarau
Second-hand store
Kramer Aarau is an independent second-hand store. Kramer Aarau also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Kinderkleider-Börse Stärnlilade
Second-hand store
Kinderkleider-Börse Stärnlilade is an independent second-hand store on 1 Roggenweg, Suhr. Kinderkleider-Börse Stärnlilade also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 14:00-16:30; We 09:00-11:30,14:00-17:00; Th,Fr 09:00-11:30; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Roggenweg, Suhr
Hours: Mo 14:00-16:30; We 09:00-11:30,14:00-17:00; Th,Fr 09:00-11:30; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +41 62 842 75 82
Chinderchleiderbörs
Second-hand store
Chinderchleiderbörs is an independent second-hand store on 30 Hauptstrasse, Aarau Rohr. Chinderchleiderbörs also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Th 09:00-12:00,14:00-17:00; Tu,Fr-Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
30 Hauptstrasse, Aarau Rohr, 5032
Hours: Mo,We,Th 09:00-12:00,14:00-17:00; Tu,Fr-Su,PH off
Phone: +41 62 822 77 57
Seebacher Volksbrocki
Second-hand store
Seebacher Volksbrocki — an independent second-hand store, found on 77 Seebacherstrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about Seebacher Volksbrocki: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
77 Seebacherstrasse, Zürich, 8052
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Phone: +41 43 377 02 02
Brockenstube
Second-hand store
Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store on 18 Bahnhofstrasse, Erlenbach (ZH). Brockenstube also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
18 Bahnhofstrasse, Erlenbach (ZH), 8703
Phone: +41 44 912 27 60
AOZ Brockito
Second-hand storeRun by AOZ
Run by AOZ, AOZ Brockito is an independent second-hand store, found on 14 Robert-Maillart-Strasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about AOZ Brockito: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa,Su,PH off; it has a website with more detail.
14 Robert-Maillart-Strasse, Zürich, 8050
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa,Su,PH off
Brockenhalle Tigel
Second-hand storeRun by Genossenschaft Tigel
Run by Genossenschaft Tigel, Brockenhalle Tigel is an independent second-hand store, found on 62 Hornbachstrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about Brockenhalle Tigel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
62 Hornbachstrasse, Zürich, 8008
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00
HIOB Brockenstube
Second-hand storeRun 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
Brockenhaus
Second-hand store
Brockenhaus is an independent second-hand store.
galleria13 Brokenstube
Second-hand store
galleria13 Brokenstube — an independent second-hand store on 92 Zollstrasse. Also worth knowing about galleria13 Brokenstube: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:30; it has a website with more detail.
92 Zollstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:30
Brockenstube
Second-hand storeRun by Frauenverein Männedorf
Run by Frauenverein Männedorf, Brockenstube is an independent second-hand store on 6 Saurenbachstrasse. Also worth knowing about Brockenstube: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 14:30-18:30; Sa 10:00-12:00; it has a website with more detail.
6 Saurenbachstrasse
Hours: We-Fr 14:30-18:30; Sa 10:00-12:00
BrockenHalle Telli
Second-hand storeRun by pro labore GmbH
Run by pro labore GmbH, BrockenHalle Telli is an independent second-hand store, found on 118 Tellistrasse in Aarau. Also worth knowing about BrockenHalle Telli: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
118 Tellistrasse, Aarau, 5000
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +41 44 555 25 35
Fundgrueb Blumenau
Second-hand store
Fundgrueb Blumenau — an independent second-hand store.
Brigitt's Flohmarkt
Second-hand store
Brigitt's Flohmarkt is an independent second-hand store.
Sahne & Flieder
Second-hand store
Sahne & Flieder is an independent second-hand store.
Brocki Flohmani
Second-hand store
Brocki Flohmani — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Brocki Flohmani: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Brockenhaus
Second-hand storeRun by Heilsarmee Schweiz
Brockenhaus is an independent second-hand store run by Heilsarmee Schweiz on 46 Allmendweg, Frauenfeld. Brockenhaus 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.
46 Allmendweg, Frauenfeld, 8500
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 52 720 30 73
FiZ
Second-hand store
FiZ is an independent second-hand store on 20 Bahnhofstrasse, Wetzikon ZH.
20 Bahnhofstrasse, Wetzikon ZH, 8620
What the map tells us about thrifting in Zurich
144 of the 193 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Zurich — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Zurich; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
122 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Zurich thrift circuit
Making a day of it in Zurich? Work this order: Brocki Charegass on 16 Oberstadt, Zwischenablage, Bazaar on 8 Spitalgasse, Tschuderi's Second-Hand Shop on Hauptstrasse, Emmaus Brockenhaus on 17 Ringwiesenstrasse, glanz secondhand on 20 Steinberggasse, Caritas Markt on 67 Dörflistrasse, and Schatzinsle Brocki on 176 Einsiedlerstrasse. That's 193 stops, and if you hit them in sequence you won't backtrack. 185 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Zurich
A few things worth knowing before you work through Zurich's thrift stores:
- Weekday mornings beat Saturday crowds at Brocki Charegass. Serious pickers go early on weekdays. Weekends are for browsers; the stock is the same but the competition isn't.
- Test every button and dial at Zwischenablage. Lamps, radios, kitchen gadgets — try them in the store if there's an outlet handy. As-is means as-is.
- Look behind the front row. The good stuff migrates to the back of the rack. Push through; that's where the interesting things hide.
- The book section is underpriced everywhere. Books are heavy, slow to sell, and priced to clear. First editions and out-of-print gems hide here regularly.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Zurich — 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 Zurich can take a while to appear. The 193 above are only as current as the community map. A shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
Prices at Zurich'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 — Zurich included.
Thrift store listings for Zurich: 193 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.