RIMOWA Zurich at Globus: premium luggage in the city centre

What it is

RIMOWA Zurich at Globus is a brand retail and service point inside one of central Zurich’s best-known department stores. It is not a museum or a browsing-heavy attraction; it is a purpose-built stop for buying premium luggage, arranging repairs, adding customisation, or collecting after-sales support. The setting is urban and indoor, with the store tucked into a larger retail complex on Schweizergasse, a short walk from Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich Hauptbahnhof.

What the visit feels like

The experience is efficient and polished. You enter Globus, head to the RIMOWA area, and deal directly with staff about cases, accessories, repairs, or personalisation such as luggage tag hot stamping. Most visits are brief and transactional, though product comparison can take longer if you are choosing between sizes or finishes. The atmosphere is quiet compared with the street outside: glossy surfaces, careful merchandising, and the measured pace of a luxury brand counter rather than a bustling shop floor.

Why travellers come here

People usually visit for practical reasons. Business travellers may need a replacement case before a flight, while design-conscious shoppers come for the brand’s aluminium and polycarbonate luggage. Others stop in for repair advice, customisation, or to handle a problem with an existing bag. It is also useful if you want a premium travel purchase in the centre of Zurich without leaving the main shopping district. The location works best as part of a wider city-centre errand or shopping circuit, not as a standalone outing.

Setting and access

The store sits in a dense commercial area where walking is often the simplest approach. From Zurich HB, the walk is typically around 5 to 10 minutes, and tram connections around Bahnhofstrasse make access straightforward. The interior is weather-protected, so rain, snow, or summer heat have little effect once you are inside. Parking is less convenient than public transport, and the surrounding streets are better suited to pedestrians than drivers. Because it is inside a department store, you can usually combine the visit with nearby dining, restrooms, and other shopping, though the RIMOWA counter itself remains compact and focused.

Practical expectations

This is a premium retail stop, so prices are high and the visit is best approached with a clear purpose. A quick browse or service enquiry may take 10 to 20 minutes; comparing products or arranging custom work can take longer. Weekdays are generally calmer than Saturdays and holiday periods, when central Zurich shopping traffic rises. The location is well suited to solo travellers, couples, and business visitors, and it is manageable for most urban travellers who are comfortable with department-store environments.