What is Brockenhaus?
Last updated: September 20, 2026
A Brockenhaus is a second hand shop where used goods are resold or passed on. It is a familiar part of Swiss everyday life and a practical piece of the circular economy.
Definition
A Brockenhaus is a second hand shop where used goods are resold or passed on. It is a familiar part of Swiss everyday life and a practical piece of the circular economy.
Why it matters
Not everything needs to be bought new. Second hand shops extend the life of furniture, clothes and household goods and keep resources circulating locally.
Everyday examples
A table from the Brockenhaus, clothes after a move, crockery for a first flat, or a tool you only need rarely.
How CooHood helps
CooHood complements the Brockenhaus: what is too good to throw away can be offered on the Gratis map anywhere in Switzerland, often faster than a shop visit.
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