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Glattbrugg Data Center (Switzerland)

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Glattbrugg near Zurich has developed into one of Switzerland's most important data center hubs due to its strategic location by Zurich Airport. Large international operators such as Interxion (Digital Realty) and Equinix maintain state-of-the-art facilities here, securing the digital infrastructure for banks, insurance companies, and cloud service providers. The region benefits from an extremely stable power supply and excellent connectivity to global fiber-optic networks. These data centers are the backbone of the Swiss digital economy and meet the highest security standards against physical and cyber threats. There is an increasing focus on energy efficiency, with waste heat from server systems partially used to heat neighboring residential and office buildings. The presence of this high-tech infrastructure attracts further IT service providers and technology companies to Glattbrugg, making the municipality a significant economic center in the Canton of Zurich. Glattbrugg thus serves as a physical gateway to the global cloud for Switzerland's financial center.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

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📋 Practical info

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What is this place?
Glattbrugg Data Center is a key IT infrastructure hub near Zurich, hosting servers for financial and service companies. It plays a critical role in Switzerland's digital economy and data security.
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Visiting
As a secure data center, public access is strictly prohibited. The building itself is a nondescript structure, but its exterior can be viewed from the public road in the Glattbrugg business district.
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Where to view it
The best public viewpoint is from the street in front of the data center, though the building is largely windowless. A nearby elevated parking garage provides a better perspective of the facility's scale.
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Local products
No consumer products are produced here; however, the nearby Zurich airport area features electronics and tech accessories. Travelers can find typical Swiss goods like watches and chocolate in Glattbrugg shops.
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Active season
The data center operates 24/7 every day of the year without seasonal variation. Maintenance and upgrades typically occur during off-peak hours to minimize disruption.
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Nearby
Combine with visits to Zurich's city center, the Swiss National Museum, or the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street. The Glattbrugg area also has the Circle conference center and Zurich Airport's observation deck.

Geography

Coordinates
47.43570, 8.56630

Facts

  • Interxion operates several data centers in Glattbrugg (ZUR1 to ZUR3).
  • Connected to over 70 different network operators and internet exchanges.
  • Power supply is sourced 100% from renewable energy sources.
  • The availability of the data centers exceeds 99.999% per year.
  • Security measures include biometrics and 24/7 on-site guards.
  • Glattbrugg is located only about a 5-minute drive from Zurich Airport.

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Sights in the town Glattbrugg Data Center (10)

St. Anna

St. Anna is a church building in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland.

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Glattbrücke Grubenmann-Brücke

The Glattbrücke, built in 1767 in Oberglatt, has stood in Rümlang since 1950 as a historic wooden bridge.

Burgstelle Alt-Rohr

Burgstelle Alt-Rohr was a moated castle in a loop of the Glatt, unfortified from 1472, demolished in 1892.

Graffland

Graffland is a center for graffiti art and urban culture in Glattbrugg.

Butzenbüel

Butzenbüel features a viewpoint over the surroundings of Glattbrugg.

Katholische Kirche Kloten

Katholische Kirche Kloten is a church building in the town of Kloten, Switzerland.

Observation Deck B

Observation Deck B is a viewing platform overlooking the airfield of Zurich Airport.

Voliere Seebach

Voliere Seebach is an aviary with various bird species in Zürich-Seebach.

Leutschenpark🌳 park

Leutschenpark is a geographical object and a green space in Zurich.

Niklauskirche

Niklauskirche is a church building in Switzerland.

Sights nearby

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the data center?
It serves for the secure storage and processing of large amounts of data for companies.
Can you visit the data center?
Due to high security requirements, public tours are not possible.
Which companies operate facilities here?
Large IT service providers like Equinix or Interxion are present in the Glattbrugg region.
Why was Glattbrugg chosen?
Due to its proximity to Zurich Airport and the excellent fiber-optic connectivity.
Is the building visible from the outside?
Yes, they are mostly windowless, highly secured functional buildings.
Glattbrugg Data Center: where is it located?
Glattbrugg Data Center is located in Switzerland.
Glattbrugg Data Center: what is there to see?
Highlights include St. Anna, Glattbrücke Grubenmann-Brücke, Burgstelle Alt-Rohr.
Glattbrugg Data Center: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Glattbrugg Data Center: why is it worth visiting?
Glattbrugg near Zurich has developed into one of Switzerland's most important data center hubs due to its strategic location by Zurich Airport.
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