Zollibolli (St. Gallen)

 store / shop, toy shop, historical building, commercial building, 17th century construction, historic house

This historic building is known as House of Scheggen (Haus zum Scheggen) or Lower Scheggen (Unteren Scheggen), it was built in 1689. Currently the building houses a family-run toy store.

Established in 1856 by Karolina Zollikofer, its original location was located at House of the Lantern (Haus zur Laterne) at 1 Multer Alley (currently Rösslitor Books [Rösslitor Bücher]). It was relocated to this location in 1872 and in 1873, Karolina's children took over the toy store. In 1886, Heinrich Zollikofer becomes the sole owner and named the store Heinrich Zollikofer zum Scheggen. It was then renamed to Zollibolli in 1954 when the 4th generation owners Ernst and Peter Zollikofer took over. The toy store was renovated and expanded during the 1960's through the 1970's and in 1981, the store was transformed into a family-run store named Zollibolli Spiel und Freizeit. The business was once again handed over to the 5th generation owners Sandra, Simone and Katrin, as well as Peter Zollikofer's wife Edith. And finally in 2011, Marcel Amsler of Amsler Spielwaren AG (toy company based in Eiken, Aargau) bought this toy store.

In the store's four floors, you will find everything that your child needs: dolls and accessories, company games, children's games, books, everything about modeling, model railways, Lego, Playmobil, wooden toys such as doll houses and groceries, wooden blocks, plush and stuffed animals, "Töggeli" box, children's furniture and much more. Another attraction is the craft department with an almost limitless selection that leaves nothing to be desired.

At "Zollibolli" and Amsler toy stores, customers benefit from selected brands, best quality, individual advice and comprehensive service and repair services.

Come on into the play paradise! Our experienced team will advise you.

A second location is scheduled to open in Newmarket near the railway station on June 28, 2017.

19 Market Alley
9004 St. Gallen
Tel: 071 228 10 10
Web: www.zollibolli.ch/

Hours
Sun: Closed
Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am-6:30pm
Thurs: 9am-9pm
Sat: 9am-5pm

External links
www.fm1today.ch/zollibolli-macht-im-neumarkt-auf/464985 (about the second location)
www.tagblatt.ch/ostschweiz/stgallen/stadt/Zollibolli-er... (about the second location)
www.leaderonline.ch/de/article/zollibolli-eroeffnet-fil... (about the second location)
blog.hdzimmermann.net/2015/12/technologie-im-stationare...
www.hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/d/D30335.php (about the founder)