Summer vacation many plan to spend abroad. One of the most popular destinations for tourists is Europe. In the center of Western Europe is beautiful Switzerland, where absolutely everything seems to be perfect.
From the first days, tourists have been gnawed by the question of what to bring from Switzerland. I want an unusual, typical souvenir for the country, but also at an affordable price. There are many friends and relatives. Let's take a look at 10 characteristic and special gifts to bring home as a souvenir.
Chocolate
What to bring from Switzerland as a gift? The first thing that comes to mind is the famous chocolate, which is considered one of the best in the world. And absolutely deserved. Swiss chocolate is made according to a special technology that has been verified for centuries. A mandatory component is high-quality milk from local cows.
For female friends, this gift will be just right.
You can buy Swiss chocolate both in a supermarket and in a branded chocolate shop. The most famous manufacturers: Frey, Callier, Suchard, Teuscher.
Types, fillings, fillings of chocolate in Switzerland can not be counted. Here is a real paradise for true sweet tooth. Recognizable Toblerone triangles, Easter bunnies, handmade author's sweets, sets of chocolates with views of Switzerland - the choice is huge.
It is profitable to buy chocolate for a promotion in one of the large supermarkets, where discounts can reach 50%.
Another place where you can buy sweet souvenirs is a tour of the chocolate factory. Here you can find out the secrets of making traditional Swiss chocolate, taste it and buy it at no extra charge.
Chocolate Easter Bunny or chocolate Darth Vader is great as a souvenir for a child.
Gingerbread
What else sweet can you bring from Switzerland? Basler Läckerli is a gingerbread from Basel. This amazing sweet is made according to a special recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. Swiss gingerbread has a special exquisite taste that distinguishes it from traditional Russian counterparts.
All Basel residents and confectioners are proud of Basler Läckerli. Gingerbread is a sweet symbol of the city.
The cost of Basel gingerbread is affected by the weight of the package. Usually the price starts from 5 francs (343 rubles).
You can buy Basel gingerbread in the company store of the Läckerli Huus factory. There are such shops.in every major city in Switzerland. However, it is more profitable to buy them in a supermarket if there is a discount for this product. It is better to stock up on sweet souvenirs at the end of the holiday, as gingerbread has a limited shelf life. They dry quickly after opening the package. It is better to buy in small packages.
Cheese
For those who love cheese, the question of what to bring from Switzerland is not an acute question. A cheese lover leaves space in his suitcase for this famous delicacy in advance. However, keep in mind: an odorous variety of cheese without vacuum packaging can saturate all things in a suitcase with its aroma. Sometimes for this reason they refuse to board the plane.
As a souvenir from Switzerland, it is best to bring hard or semi-hard cheese, which has a long shelf life. Pay attention when buying these cheeses:
- Emmentaler.
- Gruyère.
- Schabziger.
- "Appenzeller" (Appenzeller) and many others.
For 1 kg of cheese you will have to pay from 20 francs (1370 rubles) and more.
"Tete de Moine" is a cheese with an interesting, unusual taste and way of "cutting".
Tasting sets of cheeses of different types and varieties are in demand among tourists. They can be easily purchased at the supermarket.
But in a specialized store, Swiss cheese will cost more. Particularly if it's a gourmet cheese in a wooden box.
If you need to bring small cheese souvenirs, then a set of cheeses -the best choice. These sets contain thin cheese plates twisted into rolls. Original and inexpensive. For 100 g - 5 francs (343 rubles).
True authentic gourmets can purchase exclusive handmade products. They can be bought at the fair in Zurich from farmers. Every Wednesday such fairs are held in the building of the railway station.
Excursions to the cheese factory are very interesting. You can even try to make cheese yourself and “taste” properly. You can buy your favorite kind of cheese there without extra charge.
Alcoholic drinks
Switzerland hardly exports alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, outside the country, the alcohol of their production is little known. And very in vain. Alcoholic drinks are worth bringing as a souvenir.
White wines are very popular. Among them, such brands are in demand: Petit Arvine, Fendant, Johannisberg.
But red wine lovers should pay attention to Pinot Noir.
0, 7 liters of wine will cost from 10 to 30 Swiss francs (685-2000 rubles).
Among strong drinks tourists often bring:
- Kirschwasser is a brandy made from a special variety of black pitted cherries.
- Williams - Welsh pear vodka.
- Apricotine - apricot-based vodka.
- "Pflumli" - plum vodka.
- "Appenzeller Alpenbitter" - a strong herbal liqueur, which is used as a treatment and prophylactic.
Bin a specialized store you can buy gift bottles of Williams, inside which there will be a pear. The cost of a strong drink 0.7 liters will fluctuate around 30 francs (2 thousand rubles).
When choosing a local alcoholic drink, it is better to ask the owner of the distillery or a local resident about what is tastier and better in the city this year. They will not be deceived here.
Knives and manicure sets
What to bring from Switzerland inexpensive and useful? These characteristics correspond to penknives. Although giving knives to friends is a bad omen. But if you give a knife from Switzerland, a friend will remember you for decades with a kind word.
Swiss knives are of high quality and durability. The blade for the knife is made of special steel. For several decades, the knife will remain sharp, while sharpening is not required. The cost of knives is from 30 to 80 francs (2-5.5 thousand rubles).
As a souvenir, you can buy small knives-trinkets. The most popular products of the Victorinox and Wenger brands. Key rings can be bought at a price of 10 francs (685 rubles).
If desired, you can engrave on the handle. Write the name of the future owner or a special inscription that reminds you personally.
Clock
What to bring from Switzerland is in the photo below. Of course, a synonym for quality, precision and reliability is a Swiss watch. This is the best gift for yourself as a travel memory or for a loved one.
Watch is an accessory,emphasizing the status of a person.
Cuckoo clocks are especially popular among tourists. They are one of the symbols of Switzerland.
You can buy watches anywhere: from a specialized jewelry store to watch boutiques.
Relatively inexpensive brand of watches - Swatch. Of course, you will not pass by such prestigious brands as IWC, Rolex, Omega, Longines.
The cost of watches is from 70 to several thousand francs (from 4800 rubles). Buying watches in Switzerland will be much more profitable than in other countries.
Jewelry
What can I bring from Switzerland as a gift? If you are a we althy tourist, then it makes sense to look at the famous Swiss jewelry brands: Chopard, de Grisogono, Boghossian, Vainard.
Switzerland is a country that skillfully combines the age-old traditions of jewelry art with creative bold finds of the designer.
Jewelers from Switzerland are worthy competitors to leading brands around the world.
Perfume
What to bring from Switzerland if you want to buy cosmetics or perfume as a gift? Unfortunately, prepare to be disappointed in this matter. The price of these products in Switzerland is much higher than in other countries.
However, if the priority is not a favorable price, but the natural composition of a cosmetic product, then pay attention to high-quality cosmetics from such brands:
- Artemis.
- Migros.
- Louis Widmer.
- Declare.
- Amadoris.
- Chambo.
Many cosmetic products are sold in pharmacies in special departments.
Moisturizing quality face cream can be bought at a price of 50 francs for 50 ml (3400 RUB).
Souvenirs from Switzerland: what to bring?
Not a single tourist trip is complete without a magnet as a keepsake. What do they usually bring from Switzerland?
Bells are a traditional symbol of Switzerland. It is believed that their ringing drives away evil spirits. The bell has become a symbol thanks to the cows that graze on the alpine bows. They always have a bell hanging around their necks.
As an original souvenir, you can buy a soft toy - a cow (the main animal of the country) along with a bell. Without the cow, there would be no famous cheeses and chocolate in Switzerland. It is these symbols that every resident of the country is proud of.
Music boxes in Switzerland look like national houses. As soon as you open the box, beautiful music sounds. It is accompanied by traditional dances performed by miniature figures of the Swiss in national dress. Such an original and characteristic box for the country will cost about 60 francs (4100 rubles).
Dishes. If you need to bring an inexpensive souvenir, pay attention to wall plates depicting Alpine landscapes, mugs and cups with interesting saucers. And the price is quite democratic - from 10 francs (685rub.).
Keyrings and lighters with the image of national symbols disperse like pies. For a girl, you can bring a doll in traditional clothes. In general, collecting is a popular activity in Switzerland.
Medicines
Difficulties in buying medicines in a foreign country may be difficult.
Please note that all shops and pharmacies in Switzerland are closed on Sunday. The only place where you can buy something is a gas station and a station shop.
What to bring from Switzerland? Herbal teas, baby food, vitamins and a minimum list of medicines are freely available.
Painkillers, antipyretics, cold drops, cough syrups, and bruises and injuries can be freely purchased.
Given the high cost of drugs, it is unlikely that you will buy anything without a doctor's prescription. It is recommended to take the most necessary medicines with you on vacation.
What souvenirs to bring from Russia to Switzerland and vice versa?
Are you going to visit relatives who emigrated? There is definitely an acute question of what to bring to Switzerland from Russia.
Among the edible souvenirs are marshmallows, halva, cranberries in sugar, gozinaki, seeds, caviar. But chocolate is unlikely to surprise the inhabitants of the "chocolate" country.
From inedible - amber jewelry, nesting dolls, Orenburg or Pavloposad shawls.
Traditional Russian vodka as a souvenir can beoffend relatives or friends. However, it's best to ask directly.
Some people bring earflaps to Switzerland. The Swiss love it!
What exactly to carry - the choice is yours. You will definitely bring back from Switzerland vivid memories and impressions that you received in this amazing country of chocolate and cheese.
