Zurich West (Im Viadukt & Freitag Tower)
Zürich-West / Im Viadukt
A trendy district converted from an industrial area, with markets and boutiques under the railway viaduct arches, and the Freitag flagship store built from stacked shipping containers.
Zurich-West was once a district of factories and warehouses. Today it's a hub for design, nightlife, and creative industries. Im Viadukt has converted more than 50 arches of the railway viaduct into design shops, cafés, and an indoor food market (Markthalle). Nearby, the Freitag flagship store is built from 17 old shipping containers stacked on top of each other. You can climb to the top for views of the railway yards, and the shop sells bags made from truck tarpaulins. The Prime Tower skyscraper is also nearby. Take tram 4 or the S-Bahn to Hardbrücke station.
Opening hours
Shop approx. 11:00–19:00; mostly closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Swiss National Museum
- Zürich Hauptbahnhof
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Lindenhof
- St. Peter Church
- Niederdorf (Old Town)
- Confiserie Sprüngli Paradeplatz
- ETH Polyterrasse