The Marktstatte and the surrounding pedestrian streets form the main shopping area of Konstanz, lined with department stores, fashion boutiques, and shops selling everything from books to gifts. The lively, walkable centre, ringed by historic buildings and fountains, is a pleasant place to browse and shop. As a border city, Konstanz is also a popular shopping destination for Swiss visitors, and its central streets offer a good range of retail in an attractive old-town setting.