Overview
Zurich West is the city's trendiest district, a redeveloped industrial area where heritage warehouses and modern culture coexist in style. Frau Gerolds Garten is a container-park complex of open-air restaurants, bars, and galleries; Im Viadukt repurposes a 19th-century railway viaduct into design shops and a market hall. Prime Tower (126m) is one of Switzerland's tallest buildings, with a sky lounge for city views. Free entry (individual shops and restaurants). Tram 4/13 or S-Bahn to Hardbrücke.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (individual shops and restaurants keep their own hours).
Travel Tips
Frau Gerolds Garten is especially atmospheric on summer evenings. Browse Im Viadukt's market hall for local Swiss produce.
Hotels near Zurich West (Züri West)
Hotels and guesthouses in Zurich, Zurich West, Zurich
Other attractions in Zurich
Zurich Old Town (Altstadt)
A beautifully preserved old town of medieval lanes, churches, and guild houses.
Lake Zurich
An emerald lake framed by the Alps — lake swimming in summer is a Zurich tradition.
Swiss National Museum
Switzerland's national museum, covering Swiss history and culture from the Middle Ages to the present.
Grossmünster
Zurich's iconic twin-towered church and birthplace of the Swiss Reformation.
Uetliberg Viewpoint
Zurich's 'home mountain' — a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the city, lake, and Alps.
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's largest art collection, spanning Monet, Chagall, and Picasso to contemporary works.
FIFA Museum
An interactive museum dedicated to the history of football and the FIFA World Cup.