Swiss Traditions - Thalwil Market

Gotthardstrasse Market - Saturday 25 August 2012

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Local crafts make pleasing gifts and souvenirs

Thalwil, a small town on the left side of the Zurichsee, celebrates several annual markets as well as the weekly produce markets in the main street, Gotthardstrasse.

The Gotthardstrassenmarkt always takes place on the last Saturday of August and is amongst the most popular with local residents and visitors. The weather is usually fine, all the shops along the main street open their doors and spill out onto the pavement, and local clubs and businesses have stands.

Entertainment for children

It's a local event when you are bound to meet your neighbours and greet the regular stallholders. You can also have a health check, try a new skill, pick up a gift made by a local craftsman, or try to win a prize.

There is entertainment for children, choirs and bands provide the music, and there are snacks galore to tempt you. Just follow the scent of the barbecue, garlic bread and popcorn. There's also a convivial beer tent, and the Kung Ming Chinese restaurant offers a choice of delicious hot meals. See this link: http://www.kunming-thalwil.ch/

Street food Chinese style

You should also look out for the autumn flea market in September on the Chilbiplatz, the October Chilbi market with fairground rides, and the Friday Christmas Market also in the main street.


And in Spring look out for the May Flower Market and the Spring Flea Market.


Thalwil market - always the same but always a pleasure - that's Swiss tradition!