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Dübendorf
Dübendorf is located in the Glatt Valley, immediately northeast of the city of Zurich, and has transformed over recent decades from an industrial town into a major hub for science and technology. The city is inextricably linked to aviation history: the Dübendorf airfield opened in 1910 and served for a long time as the primary base for the Swiss Air Force and as Zurich's civilian airport. Today, the area houses the Flieger-Flab-Museum, showcasing an impressive collection of historic aircraft. Geographically, the city is traversed by the Glatt River, whose banks serve as key recreational zones. Dübendorf is a site of national significance for research, hosting the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) and the Eawag aquatic research institute. These institutions attract highly qualified experts from around the world, defining the city's international atmosphere. The architecture is a blend of historic cores, like Gockhausen, and modern high-rise projects along major transport axes. Thanks to the S-Bahn, Zurich city center is reachable within minutes, making Dübendorf highly attractive for commuters. Future projects, such as the Zurich Innovation Park on the airfield site, are set to further strengthen the city's role as a technology hub.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Air Force Center Museum · Lazariter Church Gfenn · Dübelstein Castle Ruins
- Nearby: Opfikon (5 km)
- Population: ~30.537
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 94 | 74 | 92 | 91 | 141 | 139 | 144 | 146 | 103 | 100 | 87 | 102 |
Geography
Facts
- Airfield was established in the year 1910
- EMPA employs over 1000 staff at this location
- Samsung operates a research center in the city
- First commercial flights of Swissair started here
- Glattpark is a modern new urban district
- The railway station is a key hub in the Zurich S-Bahn network
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