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Located on the banks of the Limmat in the old fishermen's quarter of Schipfe, this bright little store is an Ali Baba's cave for design and recycling enthusiasts. Thousands of extremely well-thought-out objects and innovative ideas abound. The perfect place to find a gift. Marktlücke is run by three smiling ladies. Just a few of the items on offer: rings made from skateboard boards, jewelry made from the metal of old hard disks. All made in Zurich in small workshops run by women in rehabilitation.

Johann Wanner is a full-time Santa Claus, expert and designer of the Christmas tree. Its shop is one of the most famous in Spalenberg, decorated all year round in the colours of Christmas with Christmas trees, nativity scenes, advent calendars and essential artisan Christmas balls, in all shapes and colours, exclusively produced by craftsmen. They say he supplies the Vatican, the White House and the Queen of England! Beware of sudden movements when you are in the store: there are objects everywhere and all are worth a small fortune!