From the stylish 70s denim jacket to the crystal set from grandma’s cabinet: vintage fans can find all kinds of treasures at a good thrift shop. Here are the five best and coolest spots for Bernese bargain hunters.
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Location Hofweg 5, 3013 Bern Opening hours Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sat 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Location Schwarztorstrasse 83, 3007 Bern Opening hours Tue-Fri 10:00a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Sat 10:00a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Location Wankdorffeldstrasse 96, 3014 Bern Opening hours Mon-Fri 12:00 p.m–6:00 p.m
Sa 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Location Wangenstrasse 57, 3018 Bern-Bümpliz Opening hours Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m
Sat 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Location Platanenweg 1, 3013 Bern Opening hours Wed-Fri 3:30 p.m.–17:00 p.m
Sat 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

There are of course countless other thrift shops in and around Bern in addition to our five favourites. If by now you’re anxious to start thrift shopping, here’s a list of additional stores.
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More thrift shops in and around Bern
- Das kleine Bröckli, Lorraine neighbourhood
Turnweg 29, 3013 Bern
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
More information at www.daskleinebroeckli.ch - Bücher-Brockenhaus (second-hand books), Rathausgasse
Rathausgasse 30, 3000 Bern 7
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 2:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
More information at www.buecherbrockenhaus.ch
- Hiob International, Breitenrain neighbourhood
Pappelweg 10, 3013 Bern
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m–6.30 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
More information at www.hiob.ch/brockenstuben/bern-breitenrain
- Aare Fundgrube
Monbijoustrasse 71, 3007 Bern
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Eiger Brockenhaus
Mühlemattstrasse 70, 3007 Bern
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
More information at www.eigerbrocki-transporte.ch/
- Monbijou Brocante (antique shop)
Monbijoustrasse 67, 3007 Bern
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
More information at www.monbijou-brocante.ch/
- Bücker Brocky Bern (second-hand books)
Länggassstrasse 46, 3012 Bern
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
More information at www.buecher-brocky.ch/
- Das kleine Bröckli, Lorraine neighbourhood