Nice selection of pens and art supplies related to illustration…read more The Copic pins, inks, etc were fantastic.

Can't find an appropriate airmail envelope at the post office? That was my experience this morning…read moreat both my local post and the main post office around the corner from the Stadthaus. Fortunately, I remembered this fab, four-story, paper goods-and-more-store was just a few blocks away from where I was and went straight there. As usual, I was greeted immediately upon entering the shop and took notice of how the employees seemed ready to jump in and help could I not manage to find my way to the parcels and packaging area. Zumstein is very well 'signed', so one needn't wander aimlessly from floor to floor looking for that one special item unless one really wants to do so. I've done that, too, and it's sort of a magically journey through office supplies, art supplies, and mailing supplies (they also have a parcel service, but I didn't get the specifics on it). As has already been mentioned in other posts, the employees are professional and helpful. I usually feel very well taken care of when I'm in Zumstein. This place is a must-visit for anyone who needs to post an item, write a letter, make a bit of art and then some.

From the owner: Bei uns finden Sie auf vier Etagen über 40'000 Artikel aus den Bereichen Bürobedarf, Malen,…read moreSchreiben, Schenken. Besonders stark sind wir im Bedarf für Grafiker, Designer, Kreative, Architekten und Kunstmaler. Aber selbstverständlich bieten wir als komplette Papeterie unzählige nützliche Produkte fürs Büro oder Zuhause. Und wenn Sie durch unsere Geschenkabteilung schlendern, werden Sie staunen, was es sonst noch alles gibt. Wir bieten übrigens im vierten Stock auch Kurse für Kreative an: Akrylmalen, Oelmalen, Aquarellieren, Aktzeichnen, chinesische Kalligraphie und viele weitere Techniken können Sie bei uns unter fachkundiger Anleitung erlernen. Superzentral gelegen, sind wir mit dem öffentlichen Verkehr sehr gut erreichbar; mit dem Auto parken Sie am besten im Parkhaus Urania. Unser motiviertes Team ist stets für Sie da, sei es im Laden, im Kundendienst oder beim Lieferservice. Und übrigens: Dank internationalem Einkauf können wir Ihnen stets faire Preise anbieten. Bis bald!

The owner, Bettina was very gracious and helpful. There was a good supply of things. Though there…read morewas no selection of canvas boards. I have switched to a linen oil painting paper. It was good to see a big choice of Lucas oils to choose from. Highly recommend if you're traveling through Zurich .

This place is a real hidden gem. There are at least 5 different rooms in the store, each with their…read moreown aesthetic / theme. They have cards, party decorations, toys, string lights, plates and cups, and other assorted items. I got a book bag made out of recycled bottles, which is really cute!

Been coming here for years, cause you're always guaranteed to find something when you need a gift…read morefor someone. And not just any old gift. I prefer to give gifts that make people laugh or cringe or something, which Ars Longa can usually cover. Lots of gags and funky trinkets interspersed with serious but still cool stuff like colorful dishes or reindeer antler coat hooks, etc. It's small and tight, so don't wear a backpack unless you want to pay for everything you knock off the shelves. And a little pricey. But always delivers.