2nd Hand Treasures

Zuri Girl can’t ignore the common complaint that shopping in Zurich is expensive, but as the ole saying goes “One gal’s trash is another gal’s treasures “ and she has a proposed solution for those bargain hunters who crave the search for hidden gems.  Brockenhaus! Often referred to as a Brockenhaus, Brockenstube or simply Brocki, these shops can be your solution to household item shopping dilemmas. Different than antique shops, Brocki’s are second-hand shops / thrift stores selling day to day essentials.  As all items are 2^nd hand, the costs are incredibly inexpensive and the quality and condition are typically “like new”.

Many locations offer delivery services and allow you to pay in advance and pick-up later if you do not have proper transport with you.

Zuri Girl’s Reccomended Brocki’s

Zurcher Brockenhaus

• Location: Neugasse 11, 8031 Zurich (map)
• Phone: +41 55 555 55 55
• Hours:  Monday – Friday 10.00 – 18.30 / Saturday 10.00 – 16.00
• Additional Information: Website
• Go Here When You Need: Dining Tables, Wardrobes, Dressers, Couches, Armchairs, Coffee Tables, Lights, Small Selection of shoes, handbags, coats and clothes.

Heilsarmee Brocki 

• Location: Geroldstrasse 29, 8005 Zurich (map)
• Phone: +41 271 08 92
• Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10.00 – 18.00 / Saturday 9.00 – 16.00
• Additional Information: Website
• Go Here When You Need: Armoirs, Frames / Artwork, Armchairs, Dining Tables, Dining Serving Essentials, Gardening Equiptment, Sportwear Equipment

Brocki-Land

• Location: Steinstrasse 68, 8003 Zurich (map)
• Phone: +41 747 82 00
• Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00 – 18.30 / Saturday 9.00 – 16.00
• Additional Information: Website
• Go Here When You Need: Kitchen Appliances (coffee machines, tea kettles, mixers, fondue sets, pots, serving trays, etc), Dinner Dishes, Glasses, Mugs, Candles & Home Décor, Knitting and Arts & Crafts Materials, Kids Games, Vases, Household Appliances (vacuums, phones, heaters, fans, etc). Frames / Artwork

Brocki-West

• Location: Badenerstrasse 787, 8048 Zurich (map)
• Phone: +41 44 833 06 06
• Hours:  Monday – Friday 10.00 – 18.00 / Saturday 10.00 – 16.00
• Additional Information: Website
• Go Here When You Need: Electronics, Lamps, Working Desks, Dressers / Wardrobes, Dining Tables, Sofas, Frames / Artwork; Clocks, Jewelry, Kitchen Essentials

Kinder Brocki

• Location: Rieterstrasse 83, 8002 Zurich (map)
• Phone: +41 44 202 08 19
• Hours:  Mondays 15.00 – 18.00 / Tuesdays – Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30 & 15.00 – 18.00
• Go Here When You Need: All things for your little one.  From babies to toddlers, the 2-room shop has a small, but varied range of clothing, household and transport essentials and toys

PS. Do you have a favorite Brocki not listed here? Leave a comment and share your franc savvy findings with girlfriends! 

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