Ochsner Sport is a chain of sports shops found all around Switzerland. This particular shop is located in the center of Lausanne and has a large selection of skateboards, roller blades, snowboards, tennis rackets, bicycles and more. Most brand names are stocked (K2, Burton, Rossignol, Head and Atomic) and if your desired product is by chance not available, they will order it for you. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, whereas the prices are reasonable. For further information, please check the website.
This chocolate shop, a stone's throw away from the Tour Bel-Air and the Flon, offers a large variety of small, utterly delicious homemade chocolates. Whatever the occasion (cultural, sporting or a big party), a great number of chocolate shapes can be made; all are of superb originality and taste. It's the ideal place to find an Easter bunny that sticks out from the crowd, and still tastes delicious.
PKZ is part of a chain of Swiss fashion shops and houses a number of designer brands under one roof. Such brands include Hugo Boss, Burbery, Piatelli, Cerutti, Gant as well as their own brands. Located right in the center of the city, this shop is a five minute walk from St-François. Inside, the store is thoughtfully planned and products are systematically arranged. The shop is user-friendly and efficient. For further details, please check the website.
This cheese shop is absolutely focused on gruyère specialties. On top of the traditional gruyères (mild, half-salted, salted and aged), one also finds a large range of cheeses from Fribourg. The meringes (from Gruyère of course) and the double cream to accompany them are well stocked. An excellent fondue mix, together with homemade yogurt add to the range of specialties. This shop also has a stand on the Place de la Riponne on market days.
This clothes shop is found in northern Lausanne caters to men and women with all sorts of designer names, from Valentino and Gianfranco Ferre to Lacoste, Prada and Tods. Suits are also on sale which may be tailor-made to fit your every personal requirement. This is a very professional shop where the staff are more than willing to help you with any problems you might have. With some brands, factory outlet prices may also be attained.