Bahnhofstrasse, Zürich is one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. Bahnhofstrasse starts at Zürich HB railway station (Central Station) and ends 1.4 km away at Bürkliplatz on the Lake Zurich. Paradeplatz, one of the most famous squares in Switzerland, is in the middle of the avenue. The two biggest Swiss banks, the UBS and the Credit Suisse Group, have their headquarters there. Paradeplatz is also known for its chocolate shop and cafe, Confiserie Sprüngli.
